Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a solar panel assembly to a base assembly includes a panel support bracket, a base bracket and a clamp configured to exert a compressive force to hold the panel support bracket and the base bracket together. The clamp comprises a V-shaped clamp body that includes a pair of legs that are spring-loaded to oppose an approximation of the legs by an external compressive force. The clamp includes a pair of receiver slots, with each of the pair of receiver slots located on a corresponding one of the pair of legs. The pair of receiver slots collectively provides a clearance to admit the panel support bracket and the base bracket when the legs are compressed together.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for molecular neighborhood detection of molecules, such as by iterative proximity ligation or split-and-pool methods for obtaining positional information.

Abstract: A radiographic phantom comprises: a body comprising a wax material or a wax-like material, wherein the body has an x-ray attenuation value that is approximately the same as that of a human tissue; and a plurality of crystalline test objects positioned on or within the body. A method comprises: obtaining a radiographic phantom comprising a body and a plurality of crystalline test objects positioned on or within the body, wherein the body comprises a wax material or a wax-like material, and wherein the body has an x-ray attenuation value that is approximately the same as that of a human breast tissue; performing an operation of the radiographic phantom and using a device; and assessing a performance of the device based on the operation.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods of promoting bone growth are described herein. In some embodiments, a method of promoting bone growth described herein comprises promoting cell differentiation or phenotype progression in a population of bone cells by providing a citrate-presenting composition to the population of bone cells. In some embodiments, the citrate-presenting composition is provided to the bone cells at a first stage of cell development selected to obtain a first cell differentiation or phenotype progression. Additionally, in some cases, a second citrate-presenting composition is further provided to the bone cells at a second stage of cell development selected to obtain a second cell differentiation or phenotype progression.

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging system can include a first hyperspectral imaging camera that is configured to provide first hyperspectral image data of an object in a first field of view. A second hyperspectral imaging camera can be separated from the first hyperspectral imaging camera, where the second hyperspectral imaging camera is configured to provide second hyperspectral image data of the object in a second field of view. A processor circuit can be operatively coupled to the first and second hyperspectral imaging cameras, where the processor circuit configured to combine the first and second hyperspectral image data to generate a hypercube of data for the object comprising spectral data included in the first and second hyperspectral image data.

Abstract: Mounting systems for solar panel assemblies and related methods are generally described. In some embodiments, a clamp adapter may be used to mount a conventional panel support structure of a solar panel assembly to a conventional bracket of a base assembly without the use of bolts in at least some embodiments. The clamp adapter may include a rail slot for receiving the structure, a lower flange for receiving a lower surface of a mounting lip of the bracket, and a lateral flange for receiving an upper surface of the mounting lip. The lower flange may be angled to accommodate a variety of mounting lip angles. In some embodiments, the mounting system may also include a connector configured to mechanically connect the bracket and structure.

Abstract: An optical system comprising a segmented optical element comprising a plurality of segments disposed adjacent each other to define a pupil, wherein one or more of the plurality of segments comprises a pair of curved edges, wherein the segmented optical element is arranged such that a curved gap is defined between adjacent segments.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and materials for detecting and/or treating subject (e.g. a human) having cancer. In some embodiments, methods and materials for identifying a subject as having cancer (e.g., a localized cancer) are provided in which the presence of member(s) of two or more classes of biomarkers are detected. In some embodiments, methods and materials for identifying a subject as having cancer (e.g. a localized cancer) are provided in which the presence of member(s) of at least one class of biomarkers and the presence of aneuploidy are detected. In some embodiments, methods described herein provide increased sensitivity and/or specificity in the detection of cancer in a subject (e.g. a human).

Abstract: A method of performing a remediation process on a flowline comprises: calculating an asphaltene deposition profile characterizing blockage of the flowline by a deposit of asphaltene; determining, based on the asphaltene deposition profile, whether the blockage exceeds a predetermined level of blockage; and treating the flowline with an asphaltene solvent to dissolve at least a portion of the deposit when the blockage exceeds the predetermined level. A computer program product comprises instructions that are stored on a computer-readable medium and that, when executed by a processor, cause an apparatus to: calculate an asphaltene deposition profile characterizing blockage of a flowline by a deposit of asphaltene; determine, based on the asphaltene deposition profile, whether the blockage exceeds a predetermined level of blockage; and determine to treat the flowline with an asphaltene solvent to dissolve at least a portion of the deposit when the blockage exceeds the predetermined level.

Abstract: Manufacturing a neural interface device. Forming a neural interface probe of an implantable microelectrode body. PECVD a first amorphous silicon carbide insulation layer, forming a thin film metal trace and interface pad on the first layer, the pad on a portion of the trace. PECVD a second amorphous silicon carbide insulation layer on the first layer and covering the trace and the pad. Forming an opening in the second layer to expose the pad to an ambient environment. Patterning the first and second layers to define the neural interface probe. The probe has a rectangular cuboid shape, a cross-sectional area perpendicularly transverse to a long axis length of the probe and through any perpendicularly transverse cross-section along the long axis length is less than about 50 microns. The layers are the principle material of construction of the probe.

Abstract: An electrospray thruster with integrated propellant storage directly embedded into small satellite structural elements integrates the volume of the thruster into the volume of the rail.

Abstract: An instrument cart configured to position an instrument controller at a desired location and attitude pitch with respect to an incision location of a patient includes a base, a lift member moveable with respect to the base, a first planar translation member connected to the lift member and arcuately moveable with respect thereto, a second planar translation member connected to the first planar translation member and arcuately moveable with respect thereto, a third planar translation member connected to the second planar translation member and arcuately moveable with respect thereto, an arcuate slide base connected to the third planar translation member and moveable with respect thereto and an arcuate slide coupled to the arcuate slide base, and moveable with respect thereto; and an instrument controller coupling connected to the arcuate slide member, the instrument controller connected thereto and movable with respect thereto.

Abstract: A robot includes four compliant, laminated fiberglass-composite legs that enable tuning passive parallel and series compliance of each leg. The legs of the robot are impactful on the performance of its locomotion for gaits like pronking and trotting, demonstrating the robot's potential for tuning and optimizing leg stiffness for niche and specialized applications.

Abstract: Ultra pH sensitive (UPS) micelles encapsulating cytokines are provided that provide lower toxicity and higher efficacy compositions and methods for treating cancer with those compositions.

Abstract: A generic unified deep model for learning from multiple tasks, in the context of medical image analysis includes means for receiving a training dataset of medical images; training the AI model to generate a trained AI model using a pre-processing operation, a Swin Transformer-based segmentation operation, and a post-processing operation, in which application of a Non-Maximum Suppression (NMS) algorithm generates object detection and classification output parameters for the AI model by removing overlapping detections and selecting a best set of detections according to a determined confidence score for the detections remaining; and outputting the trained AI model for use with medical image analysis.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to characterizing the adhesion between thin films and rigid substrates. Exemplary embodiments provide systems, apparatus and methods to characterize mechanical mix-mode adhesion between thin films and rigid substrates using the blister test (BT). Exemplary embodiments provide the full triaxial displacement field obtained through Digital Image Correlation with inverse Finite Element Method simulations using Cohesive Zone Elements. Particular embodiments eliminate the need for making mechanistic or kinematic assumptions of the blister formation and allow the characterization of the full traction-separation law governing the adhesion between the film and the substrate. Exemplary embodiments can aid in the design and optimization of adhesively bonded structures by providing a comprehensive understanding of the adhesion mechanics between thin films and rigid substrates.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for determining the water content of a fresh concrete mixture. Additionally, the present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for determining the water to binder ratio for a fresh concrete mixture.

Abstract: Oxidizing a first aromatic compound in the presence of a metal salt to yield a second aromatic compound includes combining the first aromatic compound, the metal salt, and water to yield an aqueous mixture, and heating the aqueous mixture at a temperature exceeding 200° C. to yield a reaction product that includes the second aromatic compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to dual specificity antibodies which may bind to PD-L1 or PD-L2 and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers, such as those that express or overexpress PD-L1 or PD-L2.

Abstract: Donor-acceptor type thermally activated delayed fluorescent emitters based on imidazo[1,2-F]phenanthridine and analogues for full color displays and lighting applications.