🤖 Computer Science

This tiny chip can safeguard user data while enabling efficient computing on a smartphone

Researchers have developed a security solution for power-hungry AI models that offers protection against two common attacks.

Removing Reflections from RAW Photos

photographs, focusing on RAW images. They recommend including an optional contextual photo from the opposite direction to aid disambiguation. Training the system involves synthetic mixtures of real-world RAW images, utilizing a reflection simulation for accuracy.

⚛️ Physics and Chemistry

Single atoms captured morphing into quantum waves in startling image

In the 1920s, Erwin Schrödinger wrote an equation that predicts how particles-turned-waves should behave. Now, researchers are perfectly recreating those predictions in the lab.

How light can vaporize water without the need for heat

Through meticulous experiments, MIT researchers found that besides heat, light can also trigger water evaporation. When light hits the water-air interface, it can break water molecules apart, leading to evaporation even without heat.

Cannabis rolling papers may be loaded with unsafe metals

A recent study published in ACS Omega suggests that cannabis users might be exposed to hazardous levels of heavy metals when rolling papers burn. Certain papers, especially those with dyes or metallic-colored tips, may contain copper or chromium, posing potential risks to regular cannabis consumers.

🧬 Biology & Medicine

Bacteria-Hunting Viruses Could Be Key to Defeating Stinky Armpits

Scientists in Japan have identified a potential future deodorant solution involving viruses that target odor-causing bacteria. By harnessing bacteriophages, they have found a chemical weapon that can specifically combat the bacteria responsible for body odor in our armpits.

Researchers create artificial cells that act like living cells

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill researcher Ronit Freeman and her team engineered DNA and proteins to produce cells resembling those found in the body, a milestone achievement with potential applications in regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and diagnostics.

Sea creatures began to glow half a billion years ago

Bioluminescence, which has evolved many times across the tree of life, is more ancient than previously thought.

🔭 Space & Astronomy

Rocket Lab launches new NASA solar sail tech to orbit (video, photos)

Rocket Lab launched a South Korean Earth-observation satellite and new NASA solar-sailing tech to orbit on the evening of April 23.

China reorganizes its military, impacts likely for space operations

China has established a new force of the People’s Liberation Army, with the reorganization to have repercussions for how its space forces are commanded. 

🌐 Others

Lethal AI weapons are here: how can we control them?

Autonomous weapons guided by artificial intelligence are already in use. Researchers, legal experts and ethicists are struggling with what should be allowed on the battlefield.

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