Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants: New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices. mitsha.re/wha750RSFZR
ALT An open notebook shows illustrations of the heart, liver, and intestines with translucent bandages.
our very first paying customer from 2012 is still active and paying us today. usage has increased substantially. it’s the little things. proud founder. 🔥🚀
Mathematical objects called (𝑛, 𝑘, 𝑡) designs have been used to help develop error-correcting codes, design experiments, test software, and win sports brackets and lotteries. quantamagazine.org/mathemati…
2023 Gold Medal to honor AFCEA at January 19th event, AFCEA President & CEO Lt. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence to receive 93rd annual Gold Medal
100yearassociation.com/2023-…
Shor’s algorithm proved that quantum computers can beat classical computers at looking for certain patterns. Recently, a variant of Shor’s algorithm made this quantum computation even faster by bringing it into multiple dimensions. quantamagazine.org/thirty-ye…
This visualization by Raluca Nicola shows the occurrence of earthquakes on Earth between July 2017 and July 2018, but differently from other charts, this ones shows them with their depth.
Here you can find the interactive version: buff.ly/2qtZ9yn
The Moon is doing the most: It's a Super Blue Moon!
So-called "super" because it's slightly closer to Earth and "blue" because it's the second full moon in a month. It peaks at 9:36pm ET on Aug. 30 (0136 UTC on Aug. 31).
Details & other sky highlights: go.nasa.gov/3qU6qqV
ALT This image of the Moon was taken on Aug. 18, 2016, by NASA astronaut Jeff Williams during Expedition 48 on the International Space Station. The Moon appears full in the top right corner of the image over the white swirling clouds of the Earth below. The sky is a gradient in the background, starting as a soft blue color in the lower portion of the image, and fading softly to black behind the Moon. Credit: NASA
When the hydrangeas bloom
Hydrangeas act as natural pH indicators. Their flowers turn blue when the soil is acidic, and pink when the soil is alkaline. Because of this, the Hydrangea is also known as the “Change Rose”
Come out this weekend and enjoy #MakingBrooklynBloom@BrooklynBotanic! TAPPING THE POWER OF TREES: HOW THE URBAN FOREST WILL SAVE CITIES is a free, in-person event and will be held this Saturday, March 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the #PalmHouse in the #BrooklynBotanicGarden.
In 1972, Bob Metcalfe presented a thesis about connecting MIT’s mainframe computer to a precursor of the internet called Arpanet. The dissertation committee failed him, saying the topic wasn’t theoretical enough. This year, he received the Turing award. quantamagazine.org/bob-metca…
Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023: Innovation Team of the Year
The innovation team at the American Red Cross takes this year’s top honors.
fastcompany.com/90919118/bes…
An international team of scientists has assembled the first human “pangenome” – a more representative reference genome that captures almost all the genetic variability residing in the DNA of humans around the globe. Dr. @EimearEKenny shares more: mshs.co/3LZ2ImA
As adults, nostalgia may lead us to revisit and reconsider the stories of our youth, so we've assembled this list of adult books that turn a critical eye toward children's favorites. on.nypl.org/40XjNTa
#Veterans & #milspouses launching ventures: Gain the skills you need! @NYUTandon@VetsFutureLab’s no-cost, virtual VET-II program reinforces business fundamentals and introduces intermediate frameworks for growing your company. Apply by May 12. bit.ly/VETii