ARIA’s launch comes hot on the heels of the European Innovation Council’s new fund, which stands at $12 billion. The EIC was set up by the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, to try to help start-ups across Europe to scale up and compete with rivals in the U.S. and Asia, which have spawned several tech giants with market caps that run well into hundreds of billions of dollars.
The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) will fund “high-risk, high-reward” scientific research in the hope of achieving “groundbreaking” discoveries.
Is the Minister of Science, Technology and Telecommunications for the country of Costa Rica and has served in this role since June 1st, 2020.
Dr. Vega-Castillo was previously Deputy Minister of Science and Technology and also served as Vice President for Research and Outreach in the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR) where she promoted the strengthening of research and outreach, and linkages with the national and international sector for increasing the scientific publication and patents.
Dr. Vega-Castillo has a degree in Electronic Engineering from the ITCR and graduated with a PhD. in Microelectronics and Microsystems at Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH).
We discuss the Costa-Rica National Bio-Economy Strategy — An initiative that has a knowledge-based, green, resilient, and competitive economy as its model and which also proposes the application of the principles of a circular bio-economy and the de-carbonization of production and consumption processes.
A novel computer algorithm, or set of rules, that accurately predicts the orbits of planets in the solar system could be adapted to better predict and control the behavior of the plasma that fuels fusion facilities designed to harvest on Earth the fusion energy that powers the sun and stars.
A novel computer algorithm, or set of rules, that accurately predicts the orbits of planets in the solar system could be adapted to better predict and control the behavior of the plasma that fuels fusion facilities designed to harvest on Earth the fusion energy that powers the sun and stars.
The algorithm, devised by a scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), applies machine learning, the form of artificial intelligence (AI) that learns from experience, to develop the predictions. “Usually in physics, you make observations, create a theory based on those observations, and then use that theory to predict new observations,” said PPPL physicist Hong Qin, author of a paper detailing the concept in Scientific Reports. “What I’m doing is replacing this process with a type of black box that can produce accurate predictions without using a traditional theory or law.”
Qin (pronounced Chin) created a computer program into which he fed data from past observations of the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and the dwarf planet Ceres. This program, along with an additional program known as a “serving algorithm,” then made accurate predictions of the orbits of other planets in the solar system without using Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation. “Essentially, I bypassed all the fundamental ingredients of physics. I go directly from data to data,” Qin said. “There is no law of physics in the middle.”
In my laboratory I study the molecular structure of RNA viruses – like the one that causes COVID-19 – and how they replicate and multiply in the host. As the virus infects more people and the pandemic spreads, SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve. This process of evolution is constant and it allows the virus to sample its environment and select changes that make it grow more efficiently. Thus, it is important to monitor viruses for such new mutations that could make them more deadly, more transmissible or both.
Did you know, getting a bit cold from time to time can help you get fitter, live longer, reduce pain and discomfort and help you concentrate and feel great? Whether it is cold showers, ice baths, swimming in open water or trying out cryotherapy, enduring the cold is becoming increasingly popular as a way to hack your body as an aid to longevity and a good health span. And for a good reason. It effects metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure and many biomarkers. It improves pain tolerance and levels, your mood and energy levels. It effects mitochondrial biogenesis and brown fat stores, even beiging previously white adipose tissue. In fact, there are hardly any systems left untouched. But it does have side effects as well, especially for those who have health issues, but they also have the most to gain. If you want to get more detail then check out this video where I go into more depth looking at the subject and discuss the studies that have been done to assess the effects. Have a great day.
In Cold Showers Pros And Cons — And Other Cold Therapies, I will be looking at the good, and the bad, when it comes to embracing cold therapies from cold water swimming and ice baths, through to cold showers and cryotherapy.
What are they all about? How do they work? Do they even work? Are they dangerous?
If you want to know the answer to these and more then just watch this video.
And after yo have finished, why not try this one about the benefits of saunas… https://youtu.be/dTwOMjWnzhg As always the studies that I mentioned are linked here… ECT overview https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-proc… view of treatment Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression: A Review of the Quality of ECT versus Sham ECT Trials and Meta-Analyses https://connect.springerpub.com/conte… Scientific Evidence-Based Effects of Hydrotherapy on Various Systems of the Body https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti… Plasma Renin study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti… Effects of long-term whole-body cold exposures on plasma concentrations of ACTH, beta-endorphin, cortisol, catecholamines and cytokines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18382… Human physiological responses to immersion into water of different temperatures https://link.springer.com/article/10… The effects of exercise and cold exposure on mitochondrial biogenesis in skeletal muscle and white adipose tissue https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti… Cold and Exercise: Therapeutic Tools to Activate Brown Adipose Tissue and Combat Obesity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti… Cold-induced vasoconstriction may persist long after cooling ends: an evaluation of multiple cryotherapy units https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti…
https://youtu.be/dTwOMjWnzhg.
As always the studies that I mentioned are linked here…
Forever we have held a view that AGING, DISEASE & DEATH is an un-alterable eventuality, those who dared question were ostracised for playing God.
If you choose to look deeper you will surely be amazed. Bowhead whales live for over 200 yrs “Turriptosis Dohnri” is a Jellyfish that lives forever. Can these #genetics traits be replicated in humans? Could the removal of #senescence #cells that accelerates aging be the answer Is it even possible to control or reverse aging? Can we grow old healthily? 150000 die every day & over 100000 of them are caused by aging.
Catch Joao Pedro de Magalhaes microbiologist at Centaura & founder at Magellan Science Ltd. share his insights on the science of #humanlongevity #gerontology.
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Joao Pedro Magalhaes is a Professor at the University of Liverpool in England. His lab studies aging and longevity, in particular at the genetic level dedicated to the biology of aging.
Prof Pedro Is working on making people live longer, healthier lives by manipulating the human aging process. he has published over 100 scientific papers, including in top journals (e.g., Science, Nature-and Cell-family journals), and has given over 100 invited talks, including a TEDx talk.
His Research on Slowing Ageing down has been widely featured in scientific outlets (Science, Scientific American, New Scientist, etc.) and in the popular press (BBC, CNN, Time magazine, the Washington Post, the Financial Times and many others). Prof Pedro is also an advisor/consultant to various organizations, including nonprofit foundations, universities, investment funds and biotech companies.
He Believes that the human condition is only the beginning of the extraordinary journey of the mind through the universe. Technologies like genetic engineering, stem cells, cybernetics, and nanotechnology will allow us to ‘hack’ biology and evolve beyond our current human limits. he calls himself a “transhumanist” & defends that humankind stands a better chance of survival if we understand and employ technology rather than if we try to ban it. Prof Pedro’s work on predicting how technology will shape the human condition has been published in magazines such as Futures and The Futurist, and in newspapers like The Independent. He is an atheist with a life philosophy merging humanism, utilitarianism, and objectivism.
It is true. From its effect on biomarkers such as heat shock proteins and Fox 03, through to real world impacts on cardiovascular health, to improving mood, helping you live longer healthier and reducing your chance of dying before your time. I think we all know saunas are really great for you, but this will give you all the scientific reasons why… Taking it easy and relaxing for half an hour… Is not just wasting your time… Changes today will make tomorrow better. #saunas
I am going to give you the best reasons in the world to sit back and take it easy in a nice warm environment, and to just forget the troubles of the world. Maybe play some music, or a podcast, or listen to a book, or just meditate, just relax and take it easy. It is for your own health after all!!
How about clicking here and watching the video I did on good and bad stress.
The science in the video.
Modulation of body temperature and LH secretion by hypothalamic KNDy (kisspeptin, neurokinin B and dynorphin) neurons. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009130221300037X
Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing: A Review of the Evidence. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025619618302751
Sauna use linked to longer life, fewer fatal heart problems. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sauna-use-linked-longer-life-fewer-fatal-heart-problems-201502257755
Association between sauna bathing and fatal cardiovascular and all-cause mortality events. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25705824/
Although no list like this can be definitive, we polled dozens of researchers over the past year to develop a diverse line-up of ten software tools that have had a big impact on the world of science. You can weigh in on our choices at the end of the story.
From Fortran to arXiv.org, these advances in programming and platforms sent biology, climate science and physics into warp speed.
