➀ Researchers at UC Davis have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that restores speech for individuals with advanced ALS.
➁ The device translates brain activity into text and synthetic speech, achieving 99.6% accuracy in initial testing.
➂ The system has been used in natural conversations, with an average of 32 words per minute over 248 hours of communication.
➀ Dr. Despina Moschou, an electrical engineer at the University of Bath, has been elected as a fellow of EAMBES, the European Alliance of Medical and Biological Engineering and Science.
➁ She developed 'LoCKAmp', a high-speed COVID-19 test, and has founded two companies.
➂ Moschou also supervises a student engineering team that developed a portable water quality monitor and secured funding for a project to equip engineering graduates with entrepreneurial skills.
➀ Vaccines have been used since May 14, 1796, when Edward Jenner first vaccinated against smallpox.
➁ Diseases like polio and smallpox have been eradicated, with no new cases in the United States for decades, compared to over 10,000 cases per year in the 20th century.
➂ Progress in eradicating measles has slowed in recent years but remains significantly lower than the 20th century average of half a million cases per year.
➀ The HEAD-Genuit-Stiftung supports the establishment of the new graduate college 'MOSAIC' at RWTH Aachen, involving the UKA and TU Berlin.
➁ The graduate college focuses on researching acoustic well-being in various indoor and outdoor spaces, with a special emphasis on the new research direction 'Soundscape'.
➂ The interdisciplinary research group considers numerous factors influencing acoustic experience, including interactions with temperature, light conditions, air quality, room height, and geometry.
➀ A recent review in Small emphasizes the need for comprehensive safety evaluations of graphene and its derivatives as they expand into various industries.
➁ Existing studies reveal a range of biological responses to graphene, highlighting the complexity of their interactions with living organisms.
➂ The review calls for standardized testing protocols and collaborative efforts among researchers, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to develop robust safety guidelines.
