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The Singaporean research team found that bats have key proteins that can be used in humans to fight viral infections

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The Singaporean research team found that bats have key proteins that can be used in humans to fight viral infections

Science and technology strategy

The United States and Finland issue a joint statement on cooperation in advanced wireless communications

According to the US State Department on June 2, the United States and Finland issued a joint statement on advanced wireless communications cooperation. The two companies are committed to an advanced communications ecosystem that is innovative, competitive, secure, resilient and sustainable. The U.S. Department of State stated in the announcement that the United States and Finland will adopt, as appropriate, the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the United States and Finland as the operational framework for the cooperation proposed in this joint statement. The joint statement includes seeking synergies and exploring the possibility of creating a joint ecosystem for R&D for 6G communications and sensing applications, such as global harmonization of frequency bands for 6G and next-generation wireless services, a global joint system based on 6G technology, and the promotion of standards and specifications; Support ways to foster wireless communications for economic, environmental and social impact, such as policies and mechanisms to promote the use, development, and joint testing of large-scale wireless testbeds.

Information

NVIDIA launched Neuralangelo, an AI model that converts video into high-precision 3D models

According to the official website of NVIDIA on June 1, NVIDIA announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) model called Neuralangelo, which can transform video footage into a 3D model with rich levels of detail, which can generate virtual replicas of buildings, sculptures and other real-world objects. Neuralangelo uses "instant neural graphics primitives" technology to capture finer details, identify and locate individual frames in video, and composite rendering. Nvidia said Neuralangelo is accurate and universal. Accuracy means that the model can accurately represent the texture of complex materials, such as roof tiles, glass panes, and smooth marble; Pervasiveness means that creators can simply use footage shot on their mobile phones to synthesize realistic objects and integrate them into their projects. The model is expected to be used in virtual reality, digital twins, or large-scale scenarios for robot development.

The University of Washington in the United States has detected mechanical vibrations between atoms, which can be used to encode and transmit quantum information

According to the official website of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on June 5, the University of Washington research team detected mechanical vibrations between two layers of atoms, which can be used to encode and transmit quantum information. The research team detected mechanical vibrations between two layers of atoms by looking at the type of light emitted by atoms under laser stimulation, in which each photon emitted by an exciton is coupled to one or more phonons. Spectra, these energy spikes are visually represented by equally spaced peaks. In the future, the research team hopes to be able to control multiple quantum emitters and their associated phonon states, rather than just one at a time. This will enable quantum emitters to communicate with each other, laying a solid foundation for the establishment of quantum circuits. The study was published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

creature

The US company Enzo Biochemical was hit by a ransomware attack that exposed the data of nearly 2.5 million patients

According to the official website of HIPAA on June 2, the US biotechnology and diagnostic company Enzo Biochem was leaked sensitive information of 24700002 patients due to a ransomware attack. The malicious cyberattack exposed the patient's clinical test information and personal data, including names, examination information, and about 600,000 social security numbers.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security completes the construction and commissioning of the National Biological and Agricultural Defense Facility

According to DHS official website on June 1, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) completed the construction and commissioning of the National Biological and Agricultural Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. NBAF is the first laboratory in the United States with a biosafety level 4 containment to accommodate large livestock and is designed to protect the U.S. food supply from cross-border, emerging, and zoonotic animal diseases in the agricultural economy as well as public health. With contract management support from DHS's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), DHS's Bureau of Science and Technology (S&T) managed and completed the project with a $125 million construction and commissioning budget, which took 17 years from planning to completion.

A British team of researchers has developed an AI tool that can identify 5 subtypes of heart failure in humans

According to Biovalley news on June 3, researchers at University College London and other institutions in the United Kingdom have developed AI tools that can identify five subtypes of heart failure, or will be used to predict the risk of future diseases in individual patients. Based on the data of more than 300,000 heart failure patients aged 30 and older, the team used machine learning methods to identify five subtypes of heart failure, including early-onset, late-onset, atrial fibrillation-related, metabolic, and cardiometabolic types, and developed an app to help identify the subtypes of heart failure patients. The results will help to better differentiate between different types of heart failure and hopefully help improve the prediction of an individual's future disease risk and enable more targeted treatment. The findings were published in The Lancet Digital Health.

The Singaporean research team found that bats have key proteins that can be used in humans to fight viral infections

According to the news of Shenghui public number on June 2, the Duke-NUS School of Medicine research team found that ASC2, a key protein in bats, can inhibit the inflammatory response of immune cells by inhibiting the activity of inflammasomes, and further verified that the bat protein plays a key role in fighting the inflammatory response caused by the virus through mouse models. In addition, the researchers have developed a treated human ASC2 protein molecule, HuPa4 protein, and plan to develop methods that can deliver HuPa4 protein to human cells, or develop small molecule mimics of HuPa4 for anti-inflammatory treatment. The results were published in the journal Cell.

The European Parliament passes resolution to tackle antibiotic resistance

According to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy on June 3, the European Parliament passed a resolution to help tackle antibiotic resistance by 525 votes in favor, 2 against and 33 abstentions. The resolution calls on EU countries to implement and regularly update National Action Plans to Combat Resistance, improve data collection on resistant pathogens and antibiotic consumption, and reduce human antibiotic consumption by 20% by 2030. The resolution also calls on EU member states and the European Commission to support the prudent use of antibiotics in animals, research and development of novel antibiotics and antibiotic substitutes and the sharing of research data. Members of the European Parliament agreed that further legislation was needed if the resolution measures were insufficient to address antibiotic resistance.

energy

South Korea releases Blue Carbon Development Strategy

According to the news of Double Carbon Intelligence on June 5, the Ministry of Marine and Fisheries of South Korea released the "Blue Carbon Development Strategy", which aims to use the marine ecosystem to achieve South Korea's 2030 nationally determined contribution target and 2050 carbon neutrality goal. The main goal of the Blue Carbon Development Strategy is to promote the carbon sink storage of blue carbon to reach 1.066 million tons in 2030 and 1.362 million tons in 2050. To achieve this goal, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Korea will work in the following ways: strengthening the carbon sink capacity of the ocean and its ability to cope with climate disasters; Establish a new blue carbon certification mechanism and promote it for a long time; Expand non-governmental, regional and international cooperation and realize multi-party participation.

The International Energy Agency publishes the Renewable Energy Market assessment report

According to the news of Double Carbon Intelligence on June 5, the International Energy Agency released the semi-annual assessment report of the "Renewable Energy Market", which evaluated the latest progress of the global renewable energy market from the end of 2022 to the present, predicted the development situation in 2023 and 2024, and discussed the uncertainties that may affect the development of the market. The report shows that driven by the global energy crisis, solar photovoltaic and wind energy will lead the largest annual installed capacity in history, driven by the global energy crisis, and renewable energy is expected to break more records.

ocean

Canada will enhance Indo-Pacific naval deployments and military engagements

According to the reference news network on June 5, Canada promised to strengthen its military forces in the Indo-Pacific region, and its defense minister recently announced at the Shangri-La Dialogue that Canada will send an additional warship to the Indo-Pacific region every year, increasing the scale of warships deployed to the region from two to three per year. It is reported that the Canadian Navy currently deploys two ships in the Indo-Pacific region, namely the frigate "Montreal" and the commercial supply ship "Asterix", the latter is a private commercial ship leased by the Canadian government. In late summer 2023, two additional frigates stationed along Canada's Pacific coast will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific. According to the message, the new Canadian deployment operation was carried out in accordance with Operation Horizon, which replaced the previous Operation Projection. In addition, the Canadian military plans to increase interaction and cooperation with regional countries and allies, including through increased participation in bilateral and multilateral exercises, as detailed in its recently released Indo-Pacific Strategy.

The British Navy is exploring the use of virtual reality for submarine training

According to the Blue Sea Star Think Tank on June 3, CAPTIA, the main operator of the "Selborne" project, signed a contract with the metaverse VR company for the "immersive 3D roaming training system" (i3DWT) to promote the modernization of the qualification training of submariners of the British Navy. The Selborne project is part of the transformation of the UK's naval training, and the UK Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with CAPTIA in December 2020. It is reported that Cosmos VR has developed a user-centered solution through which trainees can interact with designated entities, conduct immersive platform exploration without menus or instructions, and conduct emergency drills in virtual reality through the system.

aviation

The American company Lockheed Martin designed a new vertical launch system for hypersonic missiles

According to Long March Nebula on June 4, the American company Lockheed Martin is developing a new vertical launch system (VLS) "increased VLS" for the Navy's next generation of large surface ships. The system is similar to the Mk 41 launch system for launching "conventional rapid strike" (CPS) hypersonic missiles. It is reported that the "enlarged VLS" can be used not only for the Navy's DDG (X) destroyers, but also for other surface ships, including the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency's Expert Program system provides critical support in improving geolocation accuracy, target detection, and more

According to the National Defense Science and Technology News on June 5, the director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency said that since taking over the "expert program" in January 2023, important progress has been made in improving geolocation accuracy, target detection and automated workflows. Launched in 2017, the Expert Program aims to use deep learning and computer vision algorithms to detect, classify, and track objects in moving images acquired by unmanned systems. The "Expert Program" can effectively improve the US military's data analysis capabilities, better grasp the battlefield situation, and occupy an advantage in modern warfare: first, the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to process and analyze massive information and accurately identify targets; Second, based on accurate identification of target information, it can effectively improve the speed and accuracy of warfighters' decision-making; The third is to continuously promote the improvement of algorithm quality by increasing industry-university-research cooperation.

Exosonic will carry out the "Supersonic Target Ground and Flight Test" program, which aims to verify the performance of the Trident target scale-down platform

According to global aviation information on June 2, the United States Exosonic will carry out the "supersonic target aircraft ground and flight test" program, aiming to verify the EX-3M "Trident" target aircraft in autonomous systems, open architecture and high-speed flight. The target is a quarter-scale test platform for the EX-3 Revenant supersonic target aircraft, which is designed to provide test data support for the development of the full-scale EX-3. It is reported that the target aircraft will launch a series of flight tests in the summer of 2023 to verify flight performance and autonomy. After the completion of the flight test, the company will use the Trident target aircraft as an autonomous test platform for the US Air Force key capability verification.

Researchers at Washington State University in the United States have developed robotic bees that can fly stably in all directions

According to the news of the global drone on June 5, researchers at Washington State University in the United States have developed a robotic bee that can fly stably in all directions. This bee prototype has 4 wings made of carbon fiber and polyester film, and 4 lightweight drives that control the wings. The Bee prototype weighs 95 milligrams, has a wingspan of 33 millimeters and a flight duration of about 5 minutes.

Iran completes tests of a new hypersonic missile

According to Long March Nebula on June 4, Iran announced the completion of a new hypersonic missile test, which will be announced soon. General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said: "This development marks a huge leap forward in the field of Iranian missiles. Hypersonic missiles fly faster than Mach 5, maneuver inside and outside the Earth's atmosphere, and can penetrate all anti-missile defense systems. ”

The US Department of Defense began to carry out research on the application of directed energy weapons in the aviation field

According to the Airforce-Technoligy website on June 2, the US Department of Defense began to carry out research on the application of directed energy weapons in the aviation field, and plans to carry out pulsed laser research simultaneously. At present, the US Department of Defense has awarded Kord Technologies contracts worth $158 million and the University of Rochester Laser Energetics Laboratory worth $14.9 million contracts. Kord Technologies will develop, integrate, test and maintain short-range directed energy air defense systems for the U.S. Army. The University of Rochester's Laser Energetics Laboratory will support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) innovation, technology and pulsed laser lethality research to improve the Department of Defense's analysis of multiple threats from land, sea, air and space.

space flight

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Northrop Grumman an $80.3 million contract to conduct communications experiments using multiple commercial space networks

According to the SpaceNews website on June 2, the US Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Nogpersonal a four-year contract worth $80.8 million to use a variety of commercial space network services for satellite communication tests. The contract, as part of the "Defense Experiments Using Commercial Space Internet" (DEUCSI) project, will attempt to integrate commercial space satellite and constellation network services operating in geostationary orbit, medium Earth orbit and low Earth orbit with military systems such as aircraft and ground communications systems. Previously, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded L3 Harris a contract to conduct the same communications test.

The UAE has launched the Asteroid Belt Exploration Project, with a probe scheduled to launch in March 2028

According to SpaceNews' website on June 3, the United Arab Emirates has launched the "Asteroid Belt Exploration Project" and plans to launch a probe in March 2028. The UAE Asteroid Belt mission will fly by six asteroids in the main asteroid belt, reaching the seventh in 2034, the UAE Space Agency said. The program, an important part of the UAE's national space strategy, will be the world's first multi-asteroid cruise and landing mission.

The U.S. Army partnered with Lockheed Martin to develop and demonstrate a space defense system to enhance over-the-horizon connectivity

According to the news on June 2 during the comprehensive defense campaign, the Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) of the U.S. Army Combat Capability Development Command and Lockheed Martin signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) to jointly develop and demonstrate space defense systems to enhance over-the-horizon connectivity. The agreement aims to establish connections between ground platforms and space assets, identify and develop operational concepts for ground platforms connected to space, and create efficient security technologies for the U.S. government and its international allies. It is reported that the cooperation between the US Army and Lockheed Martin will focus on improving the satellite communication capabilities of the national defense system.

Materials

Dutch researchers have developed a metal-mechanical metamaterial that reduces vibration

According to the University of Amsterdam website on June 2, researchers at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands have developed a lightweight, hard and vibration-reducing metal metamaterial. The researchers used thin metal plates that can be bent to fabricate vibration-absorbing structures and achieve passive damping through buckling of the main load path, which makes the extreme damping coefficient tanδ in metal mechanical metamaterials about 0.23, which is much greater than the linear damping coefficient of traditional lightweight structural materials. The metamaterial can be used to manufacture vibration absorbers for applications such as aerospace, vehicles and sensitive instruments. The research was published in the journal Advanced Materials.

GM AND POSCO WILL INCREASE THEIR INVESTMENT IN A BATTERY MATERIALS PLANT IN CANADA

According to Reuters website on June 2, General Motors (GM) and POSCO Future M, a battery materials production subsidiary of POSCO Steel, said that the two companies will increase investment to expand the capacity of Canada's chemical battery materials plant, bringing the total investment to more than $1 billion. The new investment in the battery materials plant will be used to build additional facilities for on-site processing of critical minerals used in electric vehicle batteries to support GM's goal of producing 1 million electric vehicles in North America by 2025, the companies said.

Advanced manufacturing

Swiss researchers have developed a new hybrid 3D printing process for complex porous ceramic structures

According to the news of defense manufacturing on June 5, the University of Applied Science of Southern Switzerland (University of Applied Science of Southern Switzerland) has developed a new hybrid 3D printing process, which can quickly and efficiently produce complex porous ceramic parts, and the printed parts show excellent mechanical and thermal properties, and have a wide range of application prospects in extreme environments such as heat exchangers, combustion chambers, and aerospace

Canadian researchers have developed an interactive photography robot with ChatGPT-3

According to the news of the robot lecture hall on June 3, researchers at the University of Toronto in Canada have developed an interactive robot called "Stargazer", which can recognize the instructions given to it by the user and complete the corresponding shooting actions through the robot's arm, and its appearance allows some video creators who have no way to ask the photography team to shoot more dynamic videos with the help of the robot. It is reported that the robot is also connected to ChatGPT-3, the user's instructions are recorded by a wireless microphone and sent to the speech recognition software Microsoft Azure Speech-to-Text, the transcribed text will be sent to the GPT-3 program along with custom prompts, so as to understand what kind of action the user wants the camera to perform, such as using high-angle shooting or more compact framing.

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