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Sep 30, 2024

Incredibly Rare 13 In 100 Billion Event Seen At CERN Particle Accelerator

Posted by in category: particle physics

In 2020, the team reported evidence of this rare form of decay being detected by the experiment. Now, after far more collisions, including higher-energy collisions, the team reports a 5-sigma detection, meaning there is a 0.00006 percent chance that the detection is a statistical fluke.

“With this measurement, K+ → π+νṽ becomes the rarest decay established at discovery level – the famous 5 sigma,” Cristina Lazzeroni, Professor in Particle Physics at the University of Birmingham, said in a statement. “This difficult analysis is the result of excellent teamwork, and I am extremely proud of this new result.”

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Sep 30, 2024

US breakthrough in sodium-ion batteries: New method enables 400 cycles

Posted by in category: innovation

Scientists at DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory have overcome a major hurdle in sodium-ion battery development.

Sep 30, 2024

Fastest spacecraft ever built to break its own speed record

Posted by in category: space

The Parker Solar Probe is about to undergo its seventh encounter with Venus on its journey towards the Sun. Here’s how fast it’ll go.

Sep 30, 2024

Ten months after its release, the Tesla Cybertruck is finally getting Full Self Driving capabilities

Posted by in category: transportation

Because distracted drivers in a 6,660lb vehicle is a great idea.

Sep 30, 2024

See The Comet And A ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse: The Night Sky This Week

Posted by in category: space

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead. This coming week includes a naked-eye comet and an annular solar eclipse.

Sep 30, 2024

Boom Supersonic’s New Overture Aircraft is Set to Be Faster Than the Concorde

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

American start-up Boom Supersonic is planning to develop the very first supersonic aircraft powered by 100% sustainable fuel. The aircraft, named Overture, would succeed Concorde in providing ultrafast connections between Europe and the United States, more than 20 years after the latter ceased operation. The new aircraft also echoes its predecessor’s unique, long and slender design.

Boom Supersonic is currently flying a demonstrator, the XB-1, over the Mojave Desert in California. A first supersonic flight (at Mach 1) is now expected by the end of 2024, following the green light given from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All these tests are designed to ensure the aircraft’s reliability and maneuverability. Above all, they lay the foundations for the firm’s future Overture plane.

Sep 30, 2024

Big NASA spacecraft is headed to a dangerous region of the solar system

Posted by in categories: particle physics, space

A journey into ruthless space environs.

Sep 30, 2024

MIT scientists use a new type of nanoparticle to make vaccines more powerful

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, nanotechnology

Many vaccines, including vaccines for hepatitis B and whooping cough, consist of fragments of viral or bacterial proteins.


“Not only are we delivering the protein in a more controlled way through a nanoparticle, but the compositional structure of this particle is also acting as an adjuvant,” Jaklenec says. “We were able to achieve very specific responses to the Covid protein, and with a dose-sparing effect compared to using the protein by itself to vaccinate.”

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Sep 30, 2024

Universal rotation gauge via quantum anomalous Hall effect

Posted by in category: quantum physics

Integer quantum Hall effect allows to gauge the resistance standard up to more than one part in a billion. Combining it with the speed of light, one obtains the.

Sep 30, 2024

Beyond The Code: Human Factors In Robotic Surgery Risk Management

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

A key aspect of human factors in robotic surgery is the training and proficiency of the surgeon. Robotic systems, although designed to enhance precision, rely heavily on the expertise of the individuals operating them. Companies should invest in comprehensive training programs that extend beyond basic certification and promote a culture of continuous learning and skill development.

Simulation-based training, for example, provides a risk-free environment for practicing complex procedures, helping surgeons build confidence and proficiency. Implementing standardized certification processes ensures consistent competency levels among surgeons.

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