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science-and-technology1 year ago

"World's Thinnest Lens Developed Using Excitons"

Scientists from the University of Amsterdam and Stanford University have developed the thinnest lens on Earth, just three atoms thick, using a material called tungsten disulfide (WS2). This flat lens, which relies on quantum effects and excitons for its efficiency, could revolutionize augmented reality glasses by allowing most light to pass through while focusing a small portion for information collection. The research, published in Nano Letters, highlights the potential for future applications in wearable technology and advanced optical coatings.

via Phys.org|
#augmented-reality#nanotechnology#optical-engineering
health1 year ago

"Unprecedented 613-Day Covid Infection Raises Concerns Over Mutations"

A 72-year-old Covid-19 patient with a weakened immune system incubated a highly mutated novel strain over 613 days, eventually succumbing to an underlying illness. The virus developed resistance to sotrovimab and acquired over 50 mutations, including some that suggested an enhanced ability to evade immune defenses, according to researchers at the University of Amsterdam.

via Bloomberg|
#covid-19#health#immune-system
health-science1 year ago

"CRISPR-Cas Offers Hope for HIV Cure by Cutting Virus from Infected Cells"

Scientists at the University of Amsterdam have developed a CRISPR-based gene editing process that shows promise in eliminating dormant HIV in cell samples, representing a potential step towards a cure strategy. While the technique is still in its early stages and its safety and effectiveness in living organisms remain uncertain, it has sparked hope for future HIV treatments. However, concerns about off-target effects and long-term side effects may slow down the progress of CRISPR-based therapy for HIV.

via Futurism|
#crispr#gene-editing#gene-therapy
science-and-technology2 years ago

"AI-Powered Synthesis Robot Accelerates Chemical Discovery"

The University of Amsterdam has developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot called RoboChem, which integrates AI-driven machine learning to accelerate chemical discovery. The benchtop device outperforms human chemists in speed, accuracy, and ingenuity, significantly accelerating the synthesis of molecules for pharmaceutical and other applications. RoboChem operates autonomously, optimizing synthesis and providing settings for scale-up, and has shown impressive results in replicating previous research. Its generation of high-quality data and ability to record "negative" data make it a breakthrough in chemistry with AI.

via Phys.org|
#ai#autonomous-synthesis-robot#chemical-discovery
astronomy2 years ago

The Accelerating Mystery of Fast Radio Bursts

Scientists from the University of Amsterdam have detected a new type of fast radio burst (FRB) called ultra-fast radio bursts (UFRBs) that last less than 10 millionths of a second. Using data from the Green Bank Telescope, the researchers found 49 bursts, eight of which were categorized as UFRBs. These findings suggest that FRBs occur more frequently and with greater diversity than previously thought. The origin of FRBs is still unknown, but they are believed to come from massive objects like white dwarfs, black holes, neutron stars, or magnetars. Scientists hope to use FRBs to map the universe and enhance our understanding of cosmic phenomena.

via Popular Mechanics|
#astronomy#cosmic-phenomena#fast-radio-bursts