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Tech Friday (19 – 25 Sep 2020)
- Apoorva Srinivasa
- Sep 25, 2020
- 2 min read
3D Printing, Neural Networks, Cryptocurrency, Huawei, Computer – Thoughts, Sodium-Ion Batteries
Note: None of the news bits given here are written by Newanced's authors. The links on each of the news bits will redirect to the news source. Content given under each headline is a basic gist and not the full story.
Researchers Create Heart Cells from Stem Cells using 3D Printing
Source: Singapore University of Technology and Design
Researchers 3D printed a micro-scaled physical device to demonstrate a new level of control in the directed differentiation of stem cells, enhancing the production of cardiomyocytes. They used the devices to demonstrate unprecedented precision in the directed differentiation of stem cells through the formation of embryoid bodies
The Brain’s Memory Abilities Inspire AI Experts in Making Neural Networks Less ‘Forgetful’
Source: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Artificial intelligence (AI) experts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Baylor College of Medicine report that they have successfully addressed what they call a “major, long-standing obstacle to increasing AI capabilities” by drawing inspiration from a human brain memory mechanism known as “replay.”
Visa & MasterCard Are Normalising Cryptocurrency
Source: UK Tech News
Cryptocurrencies have faced a lot of hurdles over the years when it comes to mass adoption. First among these has been that there simply aren’t enough places where those who are interested can put these assets to practical use. Though we hear now and then about companies accepting cryptocurrency the average shopping experience still doesn’t yield much in the way of crypto spending opportunities.
Huawei Launches ‘Historic’ New Strike at Android to Beat Google And Samsung
Source: Forbes
Huawei is about to shift the 600 million users on its smartphone ecosystem from Android to its own HarmonyOS/HMS—at least that’s what seemed to be the key takeaway from HDC, the company’s developer conference a week ago. Well—maybe not. The real takeaway from HDC is much more interesting and will be a much more serious threat to Android than just shifting Huawei users. If it works, of course.
Original written by: Zak Doffman
A Computer Predicts Your Thoughts, Creating Images Based on Them
Source: University of Helsinki
By monitoring brain function, computers can be made imagine what a person is thinking of and present the results as images. The technique can be utilised in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as supporting human creativity. Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed a technique in which a computer models visual perception by monitoring human brain signals.
New Research Says Sodium-Ion Batteries Are A Valid Alternative to Lithium-Ion Batteries
Source: University of Warwick
A team of scientists combined their knowledge and expertise to assess the current status of the Na-ion technology from materials to cell development, offering a realistic comparison of the key performance indicators for NBs and LIBs. Among them Sodium (Na)-ion batteries (NIBs) have great potential to represent the next generation low cost and environmentally friendly energy storage solution.
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