Furthermore, the researchers introduced a novel electrode design. This design, referred to as a “curvature-specific coupling electrode,” ensures efficient energy capture by preventing the cancellation of electrical charges generated during movement. This contributes significantly to the device’s overall efficiency.
“This design circumvents the typical cancellation of electrical output observed in conventional systems, ensuring that each segment of the nanogenerator effectively contributes to overall energy production,” added the researchers.
Implications and future directions
This highly efficient energy harvester paves the way for self-powered wearable electronics.
Such devices could potentially eliminate the need for frequent battery charging or replacement in a wide range of applications, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and medical sensors.
This research represents a major step forward in the field of wearable technology. The DGIST team’s innovative approach to material design and electrode configuration has yielded a device with the potential to transform how we power our wearable devices.
Further research and development will focus on optimizing this technology for commercial applications and exploring its full potential in various wearable electronic devices.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
Aman Tripathi An active and versatile journalist and news editor. He has covered regular and breaking news for several leading publications and news media, including The Hindu, Economic Times, Tomorrow Makers, and many more. Aman holds expertise in politics, travel, and tech news, especially in AI, advanced algorithms, and blockchain, with a strong curiosity about all things that fall under science and tech.
Fighting cancer with radioisotopes
Medical isotopes, especially Lutetium-177, play a vital role in diagnosing and treating various types of cancer. Lu-177, for instance, can be paired with targeted drugs to locate and eradicate cancer cells effectively.
Lu-177 is particularly important in peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT). Since it releases low-energy beta particles that can penetrate tissue up to 2mm in depth, it can irradiate cancer cells without excessively damaging non-cancerous surrounding tissue.
Additionally, it releases low-energy gamma radiation detectable by medical scanners like Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT). This allows doctors to monitor the isotope’s location within a patient’s body, aiding in “mapping” the cancer.
Lu-177 can also be stuck to medicinal molecules that are designed to attack cancer cells, such as monoclonal antibodies, peptides, or small molecules. These targeting agents bind to receptors or antigens overexpressed on specific cancer cells.
Its precision makes it a cornerstone of therapies for conditions like prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. It offers the added benefit of minimal side effects compared to conventional treatments, providing new hope for patients by enhancing survival rates and quality of life.
In addition to Lu-177, other isotopes like molybdenum-99 (99Mo) and its daughter product, Technetium-99m (99mTc), are indispensable in diagnostic medical imaging. Around 80% of all diagnostic scans rely on these radioisotopes, highlighting the importance of facilities like the newly opened Qinshan reactor.
Helping China become self-sufficient
The Qinshan reactor is uniquely equipped to meet the growing global demand for medical isotopes. The use of radioisotopes in medical procedures, particularly radionuclide therapy for cancer treatment, is increasing worldwide.
This increase brings significant socioeconomic benefits. Additionally, effective quality control processes and advancements in supporting technology contribute to cleaner environments.
These improvements enhance the capabilities of research reactor facilities at national, regional, and international levels. This achievement positions China to meet domestic isotope demand while reducing reliance on international suppliers.
The reactor’s production capacity may eventually allow China to export isotopes, potentially establishing the country as a major player in the global isotope market.
"AI protections" in the contract are meaningless when the studios themselves are treading water in the face of AI, people have been so brain cooked around the "ebil cooprashun" replacing the gallant worker with slopbots, that they can't figure out that it has always been a slop factory, and that it itself is the target for AI replacement, executives and all.
I used to be a freelance web developer (also studied animation), before getting replaced by technology. Always regretted not going into animation as a career path.. now it seems they are going to join my club as well.
It's an age old tale. The march of technology won't be denied. There's a paradigm shift afoot, and the old 20th century-based architecture that so many of today's industries are based upon is beginning to buckle. Just as the end of feudalism brought about a new economic system, and the Industrial Revolution wrought a new complexion to manufacturing, so has the Age of Computerization brought on new questions regarding old societal roles. Animators can no more stop computers from taking their jobs than textile workers could stop mechanical looms from taking theirs a couple of centuries before. No one was able to stop the railroads in order to save the stagecoach lines. No one was able to stop the automobile in order to save the railroad lines.
No one was able to stop the telegraph in order to save the Pony Express. No one was able to stop the telephone in order to save the telegraph. It's fair to bemoan the passing of an order, to acknowledge what is lost even as something else is gained. But afterwards, one must look to the future and find a new niche to fill in the new order. It is not the one that one may have wanted for oneself, but one either moves forward, or one gets left behind, for there is no stopping the wheel of progression.
“I’ve never seen anyone just shut down like that,” Metros said. “That’s crazy.”
Others are airing their concerns on social media, with one posting, “as a customer, I’m pissed,” having just migrated from QuickBooks to Bench.
Bench’s notice says its customers should file a six-month extension with the IRS to “find the right bookkeeping partner.” It also says customers will be able to download their data by December 30 and will have until March 2025 to do so.
The notice recommends customers migrate to Kick, a new accounting startup that announced its $9 million seed raise in October 2024 in a round led by OpenAI and General Catalyst. Kick’s CEO and founder, Conrad Wadowski, posted a message on LinkedIn to former Bench users about how Kick is “working to get your financials back in your hands.”
Bench did not respond to requests for comment by TechCrunch as of press time. Wadowski did not respond directly to a question from TechCrunch about details of any possible agreement or other business relationship it had with Bench prior to the shutdown.
“As you saw on the website, we’re moving fast and are available to support many of Bench’s customers with their bookkeeping needs,” he told TechCrunch.
Founded in 2012, Bench employed more than 600 staff, according to a snapshot of its “About” page. The startup was backed by investors, including IT firm Sage, Contour Venture Partners, and Altos Ventures. It was also a member of the TechStars accelerator.
Bench last raised $60 million in a Series C round in 2021. Its co-founder and CEO, Ian Crosby, departed shortly after.
Crosby posted on LinkedIn today that he was “very sad” to see Bench shut down, alleging he had been replaced by unnamed board members who wanted to bring in “a new professional CEO” to take Bench in a different direction.
“I hope the story of Bench goes on to become a warning for VCs that think they can ‘upgrade’ a company by replacing the founder. It never works,” Crosby wrote.
Tesla shareholder here. Just wanted to point out that Honda did in fact produce Honda e between 2020 and 2024. It's an EV with no side mirrors and therefore not street legal in many states. Only 12,500 units were sold in Japan + Europe.
I hope it gets better that last video I saw wasn’t super impressive. They are trying to build this thing with growing edge cases and it apparently doesn’t have a memory of locations so it’s like a driver in a new area all the time. I really wish it had prior knowledge of areas - it would help in planning etc. I’m safer when I drive in known areas because I’ve driven certain routes numerous times. While I know the routes I also manage changes. If I understand FSD it doesn’t work that way it’s just a driver in a new location.
I had a dream last night that I was on the freeway watching groups of robotaxi 's driving like trains.... it woke me up and i realized when tesla gets to a production rate of 2 to 5 million robotaxi's a year we are gonna see trains of these things heading to cities all over the united states.... they definitely wont need to deliver them via Semi truck anymore lol. I hope they are projecting the need for extra charging stalls adjacent to the freeways to free up space for us tesla owners on road trips =)
Overcoming challenges in material design
The DGIST research team overcame this obstacle through innovative material engineering.
They devised a unique three-dimensional structure that allows the use of PZT while maintaining a high degree of flexibility and stretchability.
“Structures such as 3D buckling have been widely used to impart stretchability to devices,” remarked the study.
This ensures the device can conform to the human body for comfortable, unobtrusive wear.
Furthermore, the researchers introduced a novel electrode design. This design, referred to as a “curvature-specific coupling electrode,” ensures efficient energy capture by preventing the cancellation of electrical charges generated during movement. This contributes significantly to the device’s overall efficiency.
“This design circumvents the typical cancellation of electrical output observed in conventional systems, ensuring that each segment of the nanogenerator effectively contributes to overall energy production,” added the researchers.
!summarize #biden #msnbc #democrats
!summarize #nikkei #thailand #motors
Implications and future directions
This highly efficient energy harvester paves the way for self-powered wearable electronics.
Such devices could potentially eliminate the need for frequent battery charging or replacement in a wide range of applications, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and medical sensors.
This research represents a major step forward in the field of wearable technology. The DGIST team’s innovative approach to material design and electrode configuration has yielded a device with the potential to transform how we power our wearable devices.
Further research and development will focus on optimizing this technology for commercial applications and exploring its full potential in various wearable electronic devices.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
Aman Tripathi An active and versatile journalist and news editor. He has covered regular and breaking news for several leading publications and news media, including The Hindu, Economic Times, Tomorrow Makers, and many more. Aman holds expertise in politics, travel, and tech news, especially in AI, advanced algorithms, and blockchain, with a strong curiosity about all things that fall under science and tech.
!summarize #newyork #oil #fine #climatechange
Fighting cancer with radioisotopes
Medical isotopes, especially Lutetium-177, play a vital role in diagnosing and treating various types of cancer. Lu-177, for instance, can be paired with targeted drugs to locate and eradicate cancer cells effectively.
Lu-177 is particularly important in peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT). Since it releases low-energy beta particles that can penetrate tissue up to 2mm in depth, it can irradiate cancer cells without excessively damaging non-cancerous surrounding tissue.
Additionally, it releases low-energy gamma radiation detectable by medical scanners like Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT). This allows doctors to monitor the isotope’s location within a patient’s body, aiding in “mapping” the cancer.
!summarize #ford #china #automotive
!summarize #drugs #radioactive #healthcare
Lu-177 can also be stuck to medicinal molecules that are designed to attack cancer cells, such as monoclonal antibodies, peptides, or small molecules. These targeting agents bind to receptors or antigens overexpressed on specific cancer cells.
Its precision makes it a cornerstone of therapies for conditions like prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. It offers the added benefit of minimal side effects compared to conventional treatments, providing new hope for patients by enhancing survival rates and quality of life.
In addition to Lu-177, other isotopes like molybdenum-99 (99Mo) and its daughter product, Technetium-99m (99mTc), are indispensable in diagnostic medical imaging. Around 80% of all diagnostic scans rely on these radioisotopes, highlighting the importance of facilities like the newly opened Qinshan reactor.
!summarize #animator #california #union #hollywood
Helping China become self-sufficient
The Qinshan reactor is uniquely equipped to meet the growing global demand for medical isotopes. The use of radioisotopes in medical procedures, particularly radionuclide therapy for cancer treatment, is increasing worldwide.
This increase brings significant socioeconomic benefits. Additionally, effective quality control processes and advancements in supporting technology contribute to cleaner environments.
These improvements enhance the capabilities of research reactor facilities at national, regional, and international levels. This achievement positions China to meet domestic isotope demand while reducing reliance on international suppliers.
The reactor’s production capacity may eventually allow China to export isotopes, potentially establishing the country as a major player in the global isotope market.
!summarize #genz #hughjackman #henrycavill #body
!summarize #milei #argentina #economy
"AI protections" in the contract are meaningless when the studios themselves are treading water in the face of AI, people have been so brain cooked around the "ebil cooprashun" replacing the gallant worker with slopbots, that they can't figure out that it has always been a slop factory, and that it itself is the target for AI replacement, executives and all.
I used to be a freelance web developer (also studied animation), before getting replaced by technology. Always regretted not going into animation as a career path.. now it seems they are going to join my club as well.
!summarize #jordanpeterson #nigelfarage #netzero #conservative
It's an age old tale. The march of technology won't be denied. There's a paradigm shift afoot, and the old 20th century-based architecture that so many of today's industries are based upon is beginning to buckle. Just as the end of feudalism brought about a new economic system, and the Industrial Revolution wrought a new complexion to manufacturing, so has the Age of Computerization brought on new questions regarding old societal roles. Animators can no more stop computers from taking their jobs than textile workers could stop mechanical looms from taking theirs a couple of centuries before. No one was able to stop the railroads in order to save the stagecoach lines. No one was able to stop the automobile in order to save the railroad lines.
No one was able to stop the telegraph in order to save the Pony Express. No one was able to stop the telephone in order to save the telegraph. It's fair to bemoan the passing of an order, to acknowledge what is lost even as something else is gained. But afterwards, one must look to the future and find a new niche to fill in the new order. It is not the one that one may have wanted for oneself, but one either moves forward, or one gets left behind, for there is no stopping the wheel of progression.
“I’ve never seen anyone just shut down like that,” Metros said. “That’s crazy.”
Others are airing their concerns on social media, with one posting, “as a customer, I’m pissed,” having just migrated from QuickBooks to Bench.
Bench’s notice says its customers should file a six-month extension with the IRS to “find the right bookkeeping partner.” It also says customers will be able to download their data by December 30 and will have until March 2025 to do so.
!summarize #dating #marriage #relationships
The notice recommends customers migrate to Kick, a new accounting startup that announced its $9 million seed raise in October 2024 in a round led by OpenAI and General Catalyst. Kick’s CEO and founder, Conrad Wadowski, posted a message on LinkedIn to former Bench users about how Kick is “working to get your financials back in your hands.”
Bench did not respond to requests for comment by TechCrunch as of press time. Wadowski did not respond directly to a question from TechCrunch about details of any possible agreement or other business relationship it had with Bench prior to the shutdown.
!summarize #uk #eu #europe
“As you saw on the website, we’re moving fast and are available to support many of Bench’s customers with their bookkeeping needs,” he told TechCrunch.
Founded in 2012, Bench employed more than 600 staff, according to a snapshot of its “About” page. The startup was backed by investors, including IT firm Sage, Contour Venture Partners, and Altos Ventures. It was also a member of the TechStars accelerator.
Bench last raised $60 million in a Series C round in 2021. Its co-founder and CEO, Ian Crosby, departed shortly after.
!summarize #chappelle #trump #comedy
Crosby posted on LinkedIn today that he was “very sad” to see Bench shut down, alleging he had been replaced by unnamed board members who wanted to bring in “a new professional CEO” to take Bench in a different direction.
“I hope the story of Bench goes on to become a warning for VCs that think they can ‘upgrade’ a company by replacing the founder. It never works,” Crosby wrote.
!summarize #disney #snowwhite #hollywood
!summarize #florida #realestate #insurance #Taxes
Tesla shareholder here. Just wanted to point out that Honda did in fact produce Honda e between 2020 and 2024. It's an EV with no side mirrors and therefore not street legal in many states. Only 12,500 units were sold in Japan + Europe.
!summarize #stocks #investing #markets
!summarize #alcohol #sleep #health
!summarize #china #economy
!summarize #zeekr #007 #china #ev
!summarize #finance #money #homealone #movie #hollywood
!summarize #espn #nba
!summarize #disney #hollywood #tourism #entertainment
I hope it gets better that last video I saw wasn’t super impressive. They are trying to build this thing with growing edge cases and it apparently doesn’t have a memory of locations so it’s like a driver in a new area all the time. I really wish it had prior knowledge of areas - it would help in planning etc. I’m safer when I drive in known areas because I’ve driven certain routes numerous times. While I know the routes I also manage changes. If I understand FSD it doesn’t work that way it’s just a driver in a new location.
!summarize #tesla #fsd #automotive
!summarize #china #ev #automotive
!summarize #byd #automotive #tesla #evs
!summarize #tesla #stock #investment
!summarize #newyorktimes #bigpharma
I had a dream last night that I was on the freeway watching groups of robotaxi 's driving like trains.... it woke me up and i realized when tesla gets to a production rate of 2 to 5 million robotaxi's a year we are gonna see trains of these things heading to cities all over the united states.... they definitely wont need to deliver them via Semi truck anymore lol. I hope they are projecting the need for extra charging stalls adjacent to the freeways to free up space for us tesla owners on road trips =)
!summarize #tsla #tesla #automotive
!summarize #Boeing #starliner #space
!summarize #bluewbube #coldplunge #heatlth #icebath
!summarize #ai #stocks #markets
!summarize #stocks #deadcat #bounce #market