Daily Innovation News

August 14^th 2024

💻 Technology

🇺🇸 US scientists develop a quantum sensor for GPS-free navigation in challenging environments

US researchers are pioneering a quantum sensing technology that could revolutionize navigation by eliminating the need for GPS. This breakthrough involves a highly sensitive motion sensor, utilizing quantum mechanics and silicon photonic microchips, to measure movement with extreme precision. The new technology, which is much smaller and more durable than current systems, could be crucial for navigation in areas where GPS signals are unavailable or blocked, such as underground or in military operations. The advancements also hold potential for applications in quantum computing and resource detection.

🚀 Space

🇺🇸 🇲🇹 🇳🇴 🇦🇺 🇩🇪 SpaceX to send first astronauts over Earth's poles on Fram2 mission

SpaceX will make history with Fram2, the first crewed mission to orbit over Earth's North and South Poles. Scheduled for late 2024, this mission will be the first of its kind, as previous crewed missions have been limited to mid-latitude orbits. The Fram2 crew, including astronauts from Malta, Norway, Australia, and Germany, will observe aurora phenomena and conduct the first human X-ray imaging in space during their three-to-five-day journey.

🌎 Environment

🇺🇸 US researchers develop a method to remove over 98% of nanoplastics from water

US scientists have created a groundbreaking liquid-based solution that removes more than 98% of nanoplastics from water, offering a promising method to combat water pollution. The new approach uses water-repelling solvents to trap microscopic plastic particles, which are then easily separated, leaving behind clean water. This innovation, published in ACS Applied Engineering Materials, effective in both fresh and saltwater, could pave the way for advanced water purification technologies and contribute to healthier ecosystems and human health.

🇦🇺 Australian architects 3D print community center in Tanzania using locally sourced soil

Australian architects are pioneering a 3D-printed community center in Tanzania, utilizing soil sourced from within 25 km of the site. The innovative project, part of the Hope Village initiative, aims to create a central hub for education and activities, designed to uplift vulnerable girls in the region. The building's walls will be formed from a clay-based mixture, reinforced with wire mesh, showcasing sustainable construction methods. The center also features an open interior with a steel beam supporting a locally sourced timber roof.

💊 Healthcare

🇮🇶 🇦🇺 Iraqi and Australian researchers develop AI to diagnose health conditions with 98% accuracy through tongue analysis

Researchers from Iraq and Australia have developed an AI system that can diagnose health conditions by analyzing images of the tongue with 98% accuracy. Trained on thousands of images, the machine learning tool can identify conditions like diabetes, anemia, and even severe COVID-19 by assessing the tongue's color, shape, and coating. This innovative technology, published in Technologies, could soon allow for quick and accurate health screenings using just a smartphone camera.

🇬🇧 UK researchers develop MRI technique to predict heart failure, reducing the need for invasive tests

UK researchers have developed a breakthrough MRI technique that accurately predicts heart failure risk by estimating heart pressure, potentially replacing invasive diagnostic tests. The study analyzed data from over 39,000 participants and identified key risk factors such as age, high blood pressure, and obesity. The findings suggest that MRI scans could enable earlier detection and treatment of heart failure, significantly improving patient outcomes. The research was published in European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure.

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