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Aurora, Argonne National Laboratory's exascale supercomputer, is now open for science. From AI-driven cancer modeling and massive cosmological simulations to pioneering work in fusion energy science and computational materials design, the ALCF's Intel Corporation-Hewlett Packard Enterprise system is enabling researchers to accelerate discoveries and innovation across a wide range of fields. Hear more from some of the scientists leveraging Aurora to break new ground in their research: https://lnkd.in/dkGZU_bF

Aurora marks a huge milestone for Argonne and the future of high-performance computing. The breakthroughs in AI, cancer research, energy, and materials science will have a lasting impact across industries. As the campus planner for Argonne, I work on shaping the physical environment that supports this research, and it’s incredible to see how these environments foster discoveries that shape the world. #HighPerformanceComputing #AI #CancerResearch #EnergyInnovation #ScientificDiscovery #UrbanPlanning #Innovation

Antimatter, often portrayed in sci-fi, is a real and extraordinarily expensive substance, costing $62.5 trillion per gram due to the immense challenges in its production and storage. Despite these obstacles, it captivates scientists with its potential in medical imaging and theoretical space missions. Produced in facilities like CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, antimatter's creation is energy-intensive and economically unfeasible with current technology. However, its applications in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans offer valuable diagnostic tools for cancer and neurological conditions. Furthermore, its theoretical properties as an ultimate fuel source could revolutionize energy generation and space travel. Although the path to practical use is fraught with challenges, ongoing research aims to make antimatter more accessible and affordable, driving innovation in science and technology. #Antimatter #FutureTech #ScienceInnovation #MedicalImaging #EnergyRevolution #CERN #ParticlePhysics #SciFiToReality

To say that Photonics West is busy is an understatement. So much so in fact that I didn't get time to post up the digital edition of Tuesday's Photonics West Show Daily. If you want to be kept in the loop in the big announcements from the conference and exhibition floor this is your best source of latest news and information. Big highlights include: - Photonic quantum technologies going mainstream - Silicon Photonics faces intense competition - Novel OptoGPCRs open new avenues in optogenetic modulation - SPIE and Boston University announce joint $1M fund for student scholarship - Singular Photonics launches with single-photon sensor - Panelists discuss quantum biotech's exciting future - Retinal implants primed for resolution upgrade - Tying photonic knots in space and time - Quantum West Business Summit: Join the leaders of the Quantum 2.0 revolution So, download your copy here! (I'll be more on the case for Wednesday's edition.) #photonicswest

👨🎓 From postdoc plans to pioneering photonics 📈 Imagine standing at a crossroads: pursue a postdoctoral position to advance your research or take a leap into the unknown by starting your own company - with only DM 50,000 and three months to get it off the ground. That's exactly the decision Wilhelm Kaenders faced when he founded his company, now called TOPTICA Photonics. Driven by a vision for tunable, narrow-band, low-cost laser products, his bold decision not only attracted public funding, but also laid the foundation for a global leader in photonics innovation. Curious about the journey that transformed a small startup into a powerhouse of quantum and laser technologies? Dive into the full story in Photoniques and discover how vision, risk and a touch of serendipity can shape the future. Don't miss the insightful interview with Wilhelm Kaenders, our Founder & CTO, conducted by Nicolas Bonod in the latest issue of Photoniques. He shares TOPTICA's journey, milestones in laser innovation, and the key role of quantum technologies and biophotonics in driving our growth. 💡 📰 Stay informed - subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter today! #Photonics #Innovation #LaserTechnology

Machine Learning and Supercomputer Simulations Help Researchers to Predict Interactions Between Gold Nanoparticles and Blood Proteins Researchers in the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have used machine learning and supercomputer simulations to investigate how tiny gold nanoparticles bind to blood proteins. The studies discovered that favorable nanoparticle-protein interactions can be predicted from machine learning models that are trained from atom-scale molecular dynamics simulations. The new methodology opens ways to simulate efficacy of gold nanoparticles as targeted drug delivery systems in precision nanomedicine. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edJPVgaM #MachineLearning #Supercomputer #GoldNanoparticles #BloodProteins #Nanoscience University of Jyväskylä #Finland #supercomputer #nanomedicine #StatNano #NBIC #nanotechnology

About one year ago, the XR (eXtended Reality) microscopy project of our scientists Ulrik Günther and Jan T. won the 7th Innovation Contest of Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). The two delved further into the topic, filed a patent application and secured funding to develop their business idea into a viable business concept. The feedback of the first users is encouraging and Munich-based Ascenion GmbH – a specialist in knowledge and technology transfer within the life sciences and medicine – concludes that the project presents a promising opportunity for a successful spin-off because there is significant growth in the relevant markets and interest from established stakeholders like the microscopy companies Leica Biosystems and ZEISS Group. But what actually is #XRmicroscopy? Something with #virtualreality 🥽? With #lifesciences for sure, no 🧫? And maybe with extended microscopes 🔬? Well, look no further and fill the gap in knowledge here: https://lnkd.in/eqKwk-sa Thanks to all supporters so far: MPI-CBG - Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Technische Universität Dresden Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life (PoL) Sächsische Aufbaubank - Förderbank - Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung #ResearchFunding #GOBio #innovation #technologytransfer #transfer #VR #Goerlitz #CityOfScience #LausitzZukunftForschung

Frontier Science - Quantum Diagnostics 💥 w/ Dino Di Carlo - Professor @ UCLA We are thrilled to re-share our insightful episode featuring Professor Dino Di Carlo from UCLA. Join us as we delve into the revolutionary fields of bioengineering and mechanomedicine. Discover how Prof. Di Carlo’s pioneering work on inertial microfluidics is transforming diagnostics and therapeutic processes, and learn about his innovative company, Vortex Biosciences. Explore the future of smart biomaterials with Tempo Therapeutics, and get insights into how measuring the mechanical properties of cells can diagnose diseases and lead to groundbreaking new therapies with Cytovale and Forcyte. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on pushing the boundaries of biology and engineering. Tune in: https://buff.ly/3xSKSPa

Forest Neurotech is a promising startup in the brain-computer interface (BCI) space, leveraging years of academic research at Caltech by Tyson Aflalo and Mikhail Shapiro. The company utilizes ultrasound mechanical waves to stimulate deep brain structures through their state-of-the-art ultrasound probes, developed in collaboration with Butterfly Network, Inc.

Scientists from the MICE collaboration have made a breakthrough in realizing muon accelerators, a more compact and cost-effective alternative to conventional particle accelerators. By developing a method to increase the density and location of muons in a beam, researchers can now better control and collide muons, overcoming a key challenge in harnessing these short-lived particles. The team's experiment with a small prototype accelerator demonstrated the formation and cooling of a high-brightness muon beam, decreasing the space it occupies and enabling well-aligned movement. This advancement brings the scientific community one step closer to building muon accelerators that could provide ten times the discovery reach of CERN's Large Hadron Collider at a fraction of the size and cost. While more work is needed to develop an effective cooling system, this study marks a significant milestone in the journey towards realizing this groundbreaking technology, which has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe's fundamental building blocks.