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In the realm of science and technology, progress continues to be made in various fields. Here's a roundup of some of the most interesting recent developments:
Transforming Hydrogen into a Metallic State
Theoretical chemists at Linköping University in Sweden have made a breakthrough discovery. Under extreme pressure conditions, hydrogen can change smoothly and gradually into a dense metallic hydrogen, which behaves like an electrical conductor. This finding could have significant implications for future energy storage and transmission technologies.
Capturing and Storing Solar Energy
The same team at Linköping University has also created a new molecule that can capture and store solar energy. This development could pave the way for more efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
Reducing Hospital Readmissions
Researchers from Boston University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed two AI models to help reduce hospital readmissions. One model predicts the likelihood of a patient being readmitted within a 30-day period, while the second offers personalized treatment recommendations.
Optimizing Public Transport
The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is using AI and machine learning algorithms to plan bus routes that save time for riders. In a trial run, buses along 10 express routes saved 13 percent of the time that would have been wasted at unnecessary stops. The RTA analysed data from electronic ticketing cards used on public transport to determine busy, peak, and rarely used bus stops for creating express bus routes.
Transforming Waste Carbon
Researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada and Carnegie Mellon University are using AI to transform waste carbon into a commercially valuable product. This could potentially reduce carbon emissions and provide a new source of income for industries.
Identifying Carbon Hotspots
Berlin-based startup carbmee uses artificial intelligence to help industrial companies identify and transform carbon hotspots in their supply chains towards climate neutrality. Their Environmental Intelligence System software could prove invaluable in the fight against climate change.
Understanding Hydrogen in Giant Planets
Researchers from the University of Cambridge, IBM Research, and EPFL used machine learning to understand how hydrogen becomes a metal inside giant planets. This research could shed light on the formation and evolution of these celestial bodies.
Discovering the Best Catalyst for Carbon Conversion
In a significant finding, researchers discovered the best catalyst to be a mixture of copper and aluminum for converting carbon dioxide to ethylene. This could potentially lead to more efficient and environmentally friendly methods of producing plastics and other materials.
These developments highlight the exciting progress being made in various fields of science and technology. As we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible, the future looks bright indeed.
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