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Apple Targets Sept. 10th For New Devices, Quantum Internet Under NYC, New Formula For Longer Lasting Vaccines, SpaceX Polaris Spacewalk
Rob
August 26, 2024
🤖 Tech & Computer Science
Apple is planning its largest product launch event of the year on September 10, where it will unveil new iPhones, watches, and AirPods. The new products are expected to go on sale on September 20. Analysts anticipate a strong upgrade cycle for the iPhone 16 series and a significant software upgrade featuring AI. This launch aims to attract buyers despite recent disappointments in Apple's China business.
With the increasing demand for data centers, a new one opens every three days. To address this demand, companies are exploring data centers in the ocean and outer space to enhance cleanliness and reliability.
⚛️ Physics and Chemistry
Scientists at Qunnect Inc. in Brooklyn have advanced quantum networks by successfully operating one beneath New York City. Their work addresses challenges with noise and polarization drift in fiber cables, which previously hindered the stability of entangled states. Their network design and results are detailed in PRX Quantum.
Scientists have discovered a crucial process for superconductivity in an electrical insulator, showing that electron pairing can occur at temperatures up to -190°F (-123°C). This finding, published in Science, may be a key step towards developing room-temperature superconductors, though the exact reasons for this phenomenon remain unclear.
🧬 Biology & Medicine
Bayer's experimental drug elinzanetant has shown success in Phase III trials for treating hot flashes, a common menopause symptom. If approved, it will be the first non-hormonal medication for this condition. Hot flashes and night sweats affect around 80% of women and can last for years, causing significant discomfort.
Stanford researchers have developed a new vaccine adjuvant that combines two types of ingredients to enhance vaccine efficacy. This experimental additive improved COVID-19 and HIV vaccine candidates in tests and could potentially be adapted for various pathogens and vulnerable groups. The goal is to address the limitations of current vaccines, such as short-lasting immunity and limited protection against related strains.
A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research explores how systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affects the heart, with myocardial injury affecting 25-50% of SLE patients. Researchers used 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging to detect myocardial inflammation and collected data on disease duration, cardiovascular risk factors, and autoantibodies. The study aims to clarify how SLE autoantibodies contribute to heart damage and identify targeted treatments.
🔭 Space & Astronomy
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, launching on August 27, will send four people into orbit for five days aboard a Crew Dragon capsule. The mission will see two of the crew perform the first spacewalk by a private mission, and the crew will travel farther from Earth than any humans since the Apollo era. The spacewalk will be streamed live on SpaceX's webcast.
NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth uncrewed to gather additional testing data and minimize risk. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station, will stay on the station for ongoing research and testing. NASA's decision reflects a commitment to safety, according to Administrator Bill Nelson.
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