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#DYK that it is National Introverts Week Introverts often have an amazing inner world — they make great listeners and thinkers, adding depth to any conversation. #NationalIntrovertsWeek #Introvert #IntrovertLife #QuietMoments #Introverted #MindfulConversations #InnerWorld #DeepThinkers #ListeningSkills #SelfReflection

Amazon has become the third tech giant in as many months to announce a breakthrough in quantum computing - a technology that promises vast processing power but is beset by technical difficulties. The firm has unveiled Ocelot a prototype chip built on "cat qubit" technology - an approach that derives its name from the famous "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment. The chip seeks to address one of the biggest stumbling blocks to the development of quantum computers - making them error free. Amazon says, taken alongside other recent breakthroughs in the industry, its work means useful quantum computers are likely to be with us sooner than previously thought. But how quickly these machines will be powerful enough to be practically useful for a range of commercial applications is a matter of debate among experts. Find out more via BBC https://lnkd.in/eWJdb3qM #TechNews #AmazonTech #QuantumComputing #Innovation #QuantumBreakthrough #ComputingTechnology #SchrodingersCat #TechGiants #FutureOfTech #OcelotChip

#DYK that #OnThisDay in 1932 Walter Gilbert was born, American molecular biologist who was awarded a share (with Paul Berg and Frederick Sanger) of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1980 for his development of a method for determining the sequence of nucleotide links in the chainlike molecules of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Everything from bacteria up, he says, with the exception of some viruses, shares some similar DNA. There are many genes, in many species, that create proteins that have the same biochemical function. In some cases, those genes are identical; sometimes they're very similar. Thus, all living things probably trace back to a single ancestral DNA. Whereas many human genes are similar to those in other life forms, each species evolved enough unique genes to distinguish itself. Find out more via Nobel Peace Prize https://lnkd.in/esj2vRRu #MolecularBiology #NobelPrize #Genetics #DNA #RNA #Biochemistry #ScienceHistory #WalterGilbert #Evolution #LifeSciences

Researchers at Columbia University have successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One of the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joins CBS News to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test. Watch now via YouTube https://lnkd.in/eVUw-SrG #3DFoodPrinting #FoodTechnology #CulinaryInnovation #ColumbiaUniversity #EdibleArt #FoodScience #TechInFood #Gourmet3D #DessertInnovation #FutureOfFood

Kelso Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in the Scottish Borders, has acquired Alturix Holdings, an English provider of branded medicines. This marks Kelso’s third acquisition and is a significant step in expanding its presence in the UK and Europe. Alturix, based in Milton Keynes, has seven branded medicines on the UK market, with two more set to launch within a year. The acquisition doubles Kelso’s UK business, with all Alturix staff expected to remain. Backed by healthcare-focused private equity firm Apposite Capital, Kelso Pharma aims to expand internationally and strengthen its position as a key partner in the pharmaceutical sector. Find out more via Scottish Business Intelligence https://lnkd.in/ekvZNvsN #KelsoPharma #Pharmaceuticals #HealthcareInvestment #UKPharma #EuropeanPharma #PharmaAcquisition #BrandedMedicines #PharmaIndustry #ScottishBorders #AlturixHoldings

A team at the Trento Proton Therapy Centre in Italy has delivered the first clinical treatments using proton arc therapy, an emerging proton delivery technique. Following successful dosimetric comparisons with clinically delivered proton plans, the researchers confirmed the feasibility of PAT delivery and used PAT to treat nine cancer patients, reporting their findings in Medical Physics. Find out more via Physics World https://lnkd.in/e4wT4iu3 #ProtonTherapy #CancerResearch #MedicalPhysics #Oncology #RadiationTherapy #Trento #HealthInnovation #CancerTreatment #ProtonArcTherapy #PhysicsWorld

Congratulations to the winner's of this years Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards Innovation of the Year * SolarSub Ltd, in collaboration with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (#NMIS) at the University of Strathclyde Innovator of the Future - Joint winners: Dr Dayi Zhang and Matthew Gibson * Dr Dayi Zhang, working with the University of Strathclyde and Inspectahire Instrument Company Ltd * Matthew Gibson, working with the University of Strathclyde and Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd. Inward Investment Impact * Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd. and The University of Edinburgh Knowledge Exchange Champion * Professor John Bachtler Knowledge Exchange Heroes – team and individual * Individual - Susan Armstrong, Glasgow Caledonian University * Team - The Scottish Centre For Food Development & Innovation (#SCFDI) at Queen Margaret University Making a Social Difference * Scottish Action for Mental Health (#SAMH) and Glasgow Caledonian University Making an Environmental Difference * Renewable Parts and the University of Strathclyde’s collaboration Multiparty Collaboration * Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (#MDMC) – Heriot-Watt University, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, the University of Dundee, Robert Gordon University and over 170 medical device companies, to develop and commercialise innovative medical devices. Place-based Impact * Digital Dairy Chain – Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), the University of Strathclyde, the University of the West of Scotland, First Milk, Lactalis, NMR, SmartSTEMs, Kendal Nutricare, CENSIS and Cows & Co, is transforming the dairy sector across the South and West of Scotland and Cumbria. Powerful Partnership * Vertebrate Antibodies - EpitogenX Ltd and the University of Aberdeen Find out more via @Interface https://lnkd.in/dC34aZWT #SKEAwards #ScottishInnovation #KnowledgeExchange #ScotlandBusiness #EdinburghUniversity #UniversityOfStrathclyde #GlasgowCaledonianUniversity #InnovationAwards #RenewableEnergyScotland #MedicalDeviceInnovation #Interface #InterfaceAwards

#DYK that today is World Oral Health Day Oral hygiene is the secret to a confident smile and a healthier life. World Oral Health Day spreads this message loud and clear, reminding everyone that taking care of teeth and gums isn’t just about fresh breath—it’s about total well-being. #WorldOralHealthDay #OralHealth #DentalCare #HealthySmile #OralHygiene #HealthyTeeth #DentalHealth #SmileBright #TeethCare #Wellness

#DYK that #OnThisDay in 1944 Erwin Neher was born, German physicist, who shared (with Bert Sakmann) the 1991 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine “for their discoveries concerning the function of single ion channels in cells”. The channels are the route by which ions (charged atoms) can pass through the membrane that surrounds the cell. To measure the miniscule electrical currents (in the picoampere range, 10-12A) involved, Neher and Sakmann developed a unique method that tracks how a single channel molecule alters its shape and in that way controls the flow of current within a time frame of a few millionths of a second. The regulation of ion channels influences the life of the cell and its functions under normal and pathological conditions. Find out more via Nobel Peace Prize https://lnkd.in/eU2MH-RN #ErwinNeher #Physiology #Medicine #IonChannels #CellBiology #ScientificDiscovery #NobelPrize #ResearchInnovation #Biophysics

Grangemouth's new era - from whisky waste to green chemicals with Celtic Renewables Scotland’s first biorefinery has hailed a milestone in its drive to scale-up and commercialise its ground-breaking technology as it looks to push into new markets and create scores of jobs. Celtic Renewables takes by-products and waste from the food, drink and agriculture industries, including by-products from whisky distillation, and turns them into high-value green chemicals, bioacetone and biobutanol. Its patented technology is aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and cutting the carbon footprint of everyday products, such as medicines and cosmetics. Find out more via The Scotsman https://lnkd.in/eXXgWQ_B #CelticRenewables #Biorefinery #GreenChemicals #SustainableScotland #WhiskyWaste #EcoInnovation #CircularEconomy #CleanTechnology #ScotlandBusiness #JobCreation