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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 28-Aug-2025 05:11 ET (28-Aug-2025 09:11 GMT/UTC)
9-Jun-2025
In Situ: 3D biodressing for the treatment of chronic wounds and severe burns
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
With support from FAPESP, the startup has developed a material containing human umbilical cord stem cells that speeds up the recovery of skin lesions; the technology will be presented at the VivaTech technology fair in France.
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- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
9-Jun-2025
Smart adaptation: The fusion of AI and robotics for dynamic environments
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of automated robotics that are adaptive to their environments. The field of robotics has made remarkable strides over the past few decades, yet it continues to face challenges that hinder the full utilisation of its potential. Traditional robots often rely on pre-programmed instructions and restricted configurations, limiting their ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances. AI technologies - encompassing cognition, analysis, inference, and decision-making-enable robots to operate intelligently, significantly enhancing their capabilities to assist and support humans.
9-Jun-2025
UTHealth Houston launches tuition-free program for qualifying nursing students
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The new UTHealth Houston Future Nurses Fund will provide free in-state tuition and fees to qualifying students enrolled in the state’s top Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Cizik School of Nursing.
9-Jun-2025
UC chemistry, P&G collaborate on antibacterial research
University of Cincinnati
Scientists at Procter and Gamble Co. are working with chemists at the University of Cincinnati to develop new antibacterial agents using nanotechnology.
- Journal
- ACS Sensors
6-Jun-2025
Ideelab: biotechnology for controlling citrus disease
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
With support from FAPESP, the São Paulo startup is developing more efficient strategies to combat pathogens that threaten citrus farming; the technology will be presented at VivaTech in France.
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- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
6-Jun-2025
Mabe Bio: Brazilian biodiversity gives rise to new textile materials
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Startup supported by FAPESP develops promising sustainable solution from native flora; angico biotissue will be presented at VivaTech in France.
- Funder
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
6-Jun-2025
Kanvas Biosciences harnesses the power of the microbiome
Cornell University
Kanvas Biosciences was launched through the Center for Life Science Ventures with technology licensed through the Center for Technology Licensing.
6-Jun-2025
Putting AI on the front lines of hurricane preparedness
Texas A&M University
A recent gathering united emergency managers from the Texas Department of Emergency Management, Harris County’s and the City of Houston’s public health leaders, community clinics, tech partners from Meta’s Data for Good program, and researchers from Texas A&M. Together they explored AI models that can augment situational awareness during critical hours of crises.
6-Jun-2025
Transforming how communities use electricity
Lehigh University
ACES will lead coordinated, efficient electrification technology and policy solutions at the nexus of water, transportation, buildings, and supporting power grid to secure energy systems in a range of communities, and will also engage diverse stakeholders to ensure high-efficacy solutions, reducing time and risk for communities while accelerating impact.