On the design and fabrication of nanoliter-volume hanging drop networks by Matthew Wester, Jongwon Lim, Liliana Khaertdinova, Sriya Darsi, Neel Donthamsetti, Glennys Mensing, George Vasmatzis, Panos Anastasiadis, Enrique Valera, Rashid Bashir

“…Abstract Hanging drop cultures provide a favorable environment for the gentle, gel-free formation of highly uniform three-dimensional cell cultures often used in drug screening applications. …”
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Real-Time Cyber-Physical Digital Twin for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation Network Enhanced Wide-Area Power Grid by Tianshi Cheng, Tong Duan, Venkata Dinavahi

“…The framework integrates RustSat for satellite tracking, SatSDN with MiniNet for SDN simulations, and entity-component-system (ECS)-Grid for real-time power system simulation. It features a data-centric design using an ECS framework with a structure-of-arrays memory layout, optimizing cache efficiency and computational performance, and offers high extensibility for interdisciplinary simulations. …”
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Infrared image super resolution with structure prior from uncooled infrared readout circuit by Kai Che, Jian Lv, Jia Wei, Jiayuan Gong, Longcheng Que, Yun Zhou

“…Abstract Infrared images, rich in temperature information, have a broad range of applications. However, limitations in infrared imaging mechanisms and the manufacturing processes typically prevent uncooled infrared detector arrays from exceeding a resolution of one megapixel. …”
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Novel stereo DIC characterisation of microneedle and hypodermic needle insertion by Megan McNamee, Megan McNamee, Thomas Pritchard, Jacob Mitchell, Chris Bolton, Kerry Roberts, Owen Guy, Huma Ashraf, Hari Arora

“…Until now, the degree of strain exerted on the skin during microneedle insertion, in comparison to gold standard hypodermic needles, has not been quantified.MethodsThis paper presents experimental results from a novel digital image correlation setup to quantify maximum normal strain exerted on a skin-mimicking membrane by hollow silicon microneedles and 25-gauge stainless steel hypodermic needles through contact, deformation, rupture, and device insertion.ResultsFindings here have shown 1 × 5 hollow silicon microneedle arrays exert significantly lower maximum normal strain compared to 25-gauge hypodermic needles. …”
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Simultaneous Wavelength- and Mode-Division (De)multiplexing for High-Capacity On-Chip Data Transmission Link by Liangshun Han, Song Liang, Junjie Xu, Lijun Qiao, Hongliang Zhu, Wei Wang

“…The size of the main passive optical parts (mode DE/MUXs and wavelength combiner) of the design is only <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10.4\ \times 114.2\ \mu\text{m}^{2}$</tex-math></inline-formula>, making the design promising for future compact and high-capacity optical interconnection applications. In another design, arrayed waveguide gratings are used for wavelength multiplexing, leading to a lower insertion loss of the optical connections. …”
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Unveiling aging heterogeneities in human dermal fibroblasts via nanosensor chemical cytometry by Youngho Song, Inwoo Seo, Changyu Tian, Jiseon An, Seongcheol Park, Jiyu Hyun, Seunghyuk Jung, Hyun Su Park, Hyun-Ji Park, Suk Ho Bhang, Soo-Yeon Cho

“…Conventional analytical methods relying on labeling or cell lysis are destructive and incompatible with downstream therapeutic applications. Here we show a label-free, nondestructive single-cell analysis platform based on nanosensor chemical cytometry (NCC), integrated with automated hardware and deep learning. nIR fluorescent single-walled carbon nanotube arrays in a microfluidic channel, together with photonic nanojet lensing, extract four key aging phenotypes (cell size, shape, refractive index, and H2O2 efflux) from flowing cells in a high-throughput manner. …”
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High efficiency focusing vortex generation and multichannel multiplexing based on terahertz metasurfaces by Wenyu Li, Tianhua Meng, Lijuan Dong, Lixiang Liu, Jingyu Liu, Guozhong Zhao

“…The unit cell has a sub-wavelength thickness that can be used as a functional element for constructing ultrathin and compact metasurfaces for wavefront manipulation. …”
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Multiplexed Bio‐detection on an Interferometric Optical Waveguide Assembly by Oleksii Bratash, Rémi Courson, Laurent Malaquin, Thierry Leichle, Arnaud Buhot, Loïc Leroy, Elodie Engel

“…Furthermore, the coated face of IC is functionalized with two localized arrays of hundred‐micrometer droplets containing two different oligonucleotide (ODN) probes using a polymeric 3D‐printed microcantilever. …”
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Forward Modeling Analysis in Advanced Exploration of Cross-Hole Grounded-Wire-Source Transient Electromagnetic Method by Jiao Zhu, Zhihai Jiang, Maofei Li, Zhonghao Dou, Zhaofeng Gao

“…The technique positions a step-current-driven grounded-wire source within a working-face borehole, while electrode arrays in adjacent boreholes measure secondary electric field responses. …”
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Comparative genomics of Lentilactobacillus buchneri reveals strain-level hyperdiversity and broad-spectrum CRISPR immunity against human and livestock gut phages. by Ismail Gumustop, Ibrahim Genel, Ibrahim Cagri Kurt, Fatih Ortakci

“…In-silico analysis of PAM in Type II-A systems revealed a 5'-DNAWDHV-3' motif, with a noted preference for 5'-AAAA-3' at positions 3-6. …”
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Efficient Polarization Demosaicking Via Low-Cost Edge-Aware and Inter-Channel Correlation by Guangsen Liu, Peng Rao, Xin Chen, Yao Li, Haixin Jiang

“…Additionally, as our methods operate within a 5 &#x00D7; 5 window, parallel acceleration on graphics processing units (GPUs) or field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) is highly feasible.…”
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Towards Nonlinear Magnetic Rotating Pendula for Low-Frequency Weak Vibration Energy Harvesting by Mihai Ionut Trandafir, Panagiotis Alevras

“…In this paper, we propose a novel concept that utilizes permanent magnet arrays to establish pendulum dynamics. …”
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An energy efficient way for quantitative magnetization switching by Xin Li, Hanuman Singh, Jie Lin, Shuai Zhang, Bao Yi, Jyotirmoy Chatterjee, Zhuyun Xiao, Sucheta Mondal, Nobumichi Tamura, Rob N. Candler, Long You, Jeffrey Bokor, Jeongmin Hong

“…The induced strain precisely modulates magnetization switching via the SOT effect in multiferroic heterostructures, which also exhibit remarkable capability to modulate strain along different orientations – a feature with great potential for future applications in logic device arrays. …”
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Computational fluid dynamics and machine learning integration for evaluating solar thermal collector efficiency -Based parameter analysis by Xiaoyu Hu, Lanting Guo, Jiyuan Wang, Yang Liu

“…Abstract The present paper provides a novel hybrid computational framework that integrates Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with advanced machine learning techniques to optimize solar thermal collectors employing micro-heat pipe arrays (MHPA) for food dehydration applications. …”
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Nanowire‐Based Flexible Sensors for Wearable Electronics, Brain–Computer Interfaces, and Artificial Skins by Xiaopan Song, Yang Gu, Sheng Wang, Junzhuan Wang, Linwei Yu

“…ABSTRACT Flexible electronic devices with compliant mechanical deformability and electrical reliability have been a focal point of research over the past decade, particularly in the fields of wearable devices, brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), and electronic skins. …”
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Research progress on flexible sensors in oral health monitoring by HUANG Jingwen, HAN Shuang, ZHENG Yi, MA Ning

“…This paper reviews the research on and application of flexible sensors in oral health monitoring in recent years, providing a reference for the further development of flexible sensors in the oral field. …”
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Deep Learning–Powered Robust Tactile Perception: Bridging Graphene Electronic Skin and Dynamic Decoding by Gyeonghwa Heo, Jusouk Yoon, Jeonghwa Jeong, Young Woo Kwon, Suck Won Hong

“…To address the limitations of early works on multifunctionality in strain sensors based on resistive values, the innovative scheme harnesses the synergy of facile e‐skin fabrication and advanced decoding algorithms, creating a robust stimuli‐responsive platform. At the core of the system lies a straightforward integration of e‐skin, achieved by generating laser‐induced graphene on a liquid‐crystal polymer film, followed by embedding the transfer‐printed conductive graphene layer into an elastomeric substrate. …”
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Near‐Surface Air Temperature Profile in Maritime Antarctica (2006–2023) by Miguel Angel dePablo

“…ABSTRACT This dataset comprises vertical arrays of air temperature measurements collected on Livingston and Deception Islands, Antarctica, between 2006 and early 2024. …”
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Predicting Insemination Outcome in Holstein Dairy Cattle using Deep Learning by Mohammad Alishahi, Mahdi Ravakhah

“…The integration of predicting models in the existing systems in animal husbandry increases its practical application as a decision support tool for animal farmers. …”
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Spatially regulated water-heat transport by fluidic diode membrane for efficient solar-powered desalination and electricity generation by Yuanhang Cao, Jiemin Wang, Weixin Guan, Meng An, Peng Yan, Zhengtong Li, Changsheng Zhao, Guihua Yu

“…This work provides a concept for designing high-performance monolayered membranes applicable in environmental and energy-related realms.…”
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