Abstract: A robot includes a power bus assembly configured to receive a voltage and a continuous dock. The robot also includes a microcontroller in communication with the power bus assembly and the continuous dock. The microcontroller is configured to determine that the continuous dock is in contact with a surface that results in a voltage differential between the continuous dock and the surface. The microcontroller is also configured to activate a motor to apply a force that presses the continuous dock against the surface. The voltage causes a current to flow from the continuous dock to the surface such that a portion of the continuous dock melts and forms a bond to the surface.

Abstract: A thermoelectric material may be composed of an isostructural pair of Heusler compounds, either a pair of full Heusler (FH) X2YZ compounds or a pair of half Heusler (HH) XYZ compounds. In the FH pair, a first compound of the pair may the formula (X1)2Y1Z1, wherein X1 is selected from Fe and Co; Y1 is selected from Ti, V, Nb, Hf, and Ta; and Z1 is selected from Al, Ga, Si, and Sn and a second compound of the pair has the formula (X2)2Y2Z2, wherein X2 is selected from Mn, Fe, Co, Ru, and Rh; Y2 is selected from Ti, V, Mn, Zr, Nb, Hf, and Ta; and Z2 is selected from Be, Al, Ga, Si, Ge and Sn. The first and second compounds of the pair may share two elements in common and have third elements which are different and are either isovalent or have a valency which differs by ±1.

Abstract: An imaging system includes an event camera configured to capture a first image of a scene. The system also includes a shutter camera collocated with the event camera, where the shutter camera is configured to capture a second image of the scene. The system also includes a processor operatively coupled to the event camera and the shutter camera. The processor is configured to apply guided event filtering (GEF) on the first image and the second image. The processor is also configured to generate a third image based on filtering of the first image and the second image.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are lithiated cyclodextrin metal organic frameworks and method of making and using the same. A metal organic framework comprising a coordinated network of repeating units extending in three dimensions, wherein the repeating unit comprises a cyclodextrin, a first coordinating metal cation, and a second coordinating metal cation.

Abstract: Superparamagnetic nanocomposites are provided. In an embodiment, a superparamagnetic nanocomposite comprises a superparamagnetic core comprising a first, soft superparamagnetic ferrite and a superparamagnetic shell comprising a second, soft superparamagnetic ferrite, the shell formed over the core, wherein the first and second soft superparamagnetic ferrites are different compounds and have different magnetocrystalline anisotropies.

Abstract: Provided herein are core-shell heterostructures design comprising a metal (e.g., noble metal) nanoparticle core and a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) shell, and methods of preparation and use thereof. In particular embodiments, the core-shell heterostructures described herein are synthesized by direct growth of a monolayer or multilayer fullerene-like TMD shell on a metal (e.g., noble metal) nanoparticle core, exhibit unique Raman scattering and photoluminescence characteristics, and are useful, for example, in plasmonic hot electron enhanced optics and optoelectronics.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus comprising a dewetting phase and a polymerization liquid that are immiscible, and can be used for the formation of three-dimensional objects, wherein the method does not require a dead zone. Additionally, methods and apparatus that employ an optically transparent cooling apparatus to mitigate heat generated during the fabrication process, and the use of a mobile phase to provide a shearing interface to reduce interfacial adhesive forces.

Abstract: A system for allocating resources in a communications network includes a plurality of access points, where each access point in the plurality of access points is in communication with one or more user devices. The system also includes a central controller in communication with the plurality of access points. The central controller is configured to receive traffic information and channel information for access point—user device links in the communications network. The central controller is also configured to receive an intensity of independent homogeneous Poisson traffic intended for the one or more user devices. The central controller is further configured to determine a joint resource allocation based at least in part on the received traffic and channel information and the intensity of independent homogeneous Poisson traffic, where the joint resource allocation is determined with an algorithm.

Abstract: Disclosed are new polycyclic carbogenic molecules and their methods of synthesis. The new polycyclic carbogenic molecules may be utilized in anti-cancer therapies. In particular, the polycyclic carbogenic molecules may be formulated as pharmaceutical compositions that comprise the small molecules, which compositions may be administered in methods of treating and/or preventing cell proliferative diseases and disorders such as cancer. The new polycyclic carbogenic molecules may be prepared from vinyl- or allyl-substituted cyclohexenone precursors via preparation of a silyl bis-enol ether intermediate.

Abstract: Articles, compositions, kits, and methods relating to nanostructures, including synthetic nanostructures, are provided. Certain embodiments described herein include structures having a core-shell type arrangement; for instance, a nanostructure core may surrounded by a shell including a material, such as a lipid bilayer, and may include other components such as oligonucleotides. In some embodiments, the structures, when introduced into a subject, can be used to deliver nucleic acids and/or can regulate gene expression. Accordingly, the structures described herein may be used to diagnose, prevent, treat or manage certain diseases or bodily conditions. In some cases, the structures are both a therapeutic agent and a diagnostic agent.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media to simulate and predict translational and/or rotational velocity of a moving vehicle based on a determination of engine load for the vehicle are disclosed. An example vehicle motion simulator system includes a speed and stability predictor to simulate and predict a translational and rotational velocity of a moving vehicle based on a determination of engine load for the moving vehicle characterized by the speed and stability predictor. The example speed and stability predictor to execute instructions to at least: compute a nearest wall distance for the moving vehicle in an environment; solve an eddy viscosity for the environment; solve a flow velocity for the environment; and determine vehicle motion to characterize a speed and stability of the moving vehicle based on the wall distance, eddy viscosity, and flow velocity.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for using DNA polymerases to record information onto DNA for single cell high time-resolution recording and for high density data storage. The technology provides a DNA polymerase-based nano scale device that can be genetically encoded to record temporal information about the polymerase's environment into an extending single stand of DNA.

Abstract: Described herein are double-strand chain compositions suitable for use in the preparation of proton conductive membranes. The double-strand chains comprise a plurality of constitutional units joined to each other through two atoms on one side of the constitutional unit and two atoms on the other side of the constitutional unit. Constitutional units comprise a dibenzo-crown ether macrocycle fused with a bicyclic aliphatic linker. Polymers, membranes, and fuel cells comprising the double-strand chain are also described herein.

Abstract: Fluorescent dyes, ink compositions comprising the dyes, methods and devices for printing the ink compositions, images printed using the ink compositions and methods for authenticating the printed images are provided. The fluorescent dyes are heterorotaxanes that include large macrocyclic rings around fluorophores and are capable of emitting solid-state fluorescence. When the heterorotaxanes are combined with encapsulating agents and competitive binding agents in aqueous solution, the resulting ink composition exhibits a complex, dynamic equilibrium that provides a tunable fluorescence emission spectrum with a non-linear response to the dye concentration.

Abstract: Disclosed are modified pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) peptides, particulate carrier prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the peptides or particulate carrier prodrugs. The peptides, particulate carrier prodrugs, and pharmaceutical compositions may be used to treat diseases and disorders that are amenable to treatment with anti-angiogenic agents, anti-tumorigenic agents, anti-fibrotic agents, chemotherapy-protecting agents, and immune stimulating agents.

Abstract: Provided are conformable devices to measure subdermal fluid flow and related methods. A soft, stretchable and flexible substrate supports a thermal actuator and various specially positioned temperature sensors. A microprocessor in electronic communication with sensors calculates subdermal fluid flow from the measured upstream and downstream temperatures, as well as various application-dependent parameters. Devices and methods provided herein are particularly useful for measuring cerebral spinal fluid in a ventricular shunt placed for treatment of hydrocephalus.

Abstract: A medical device includes a surgical needle, an elongated suture, and an intervening segment. The elongated suture has a first end proximate to the needle and a second end located away from the needle. The elongated suture also includes a plurality of fibers defining a mesh wall between the first and second ends. A plurality of pores extend through the mesh wall, at least some which are in the macroporous size range of greater than 200 microns for facilitating tissue integration when introduced into a body. The intervening segment is disposed between and connected to either or both ends of the elongated suture and the needle. The intervening segment includes one or more fibers of the plurality of fibers and has a cross-sectional dimension smaller than a cross-sectional dimension of the mesh wall such that the intervening segment facilitates indirect attachment of the elongated macroporous mesh suture to the needle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mixed-valence crystal superstructure assembled from a 2:1 host-guest inclusion complex. The complex comprises an aromatic guest encircled by two macrocycles, wherein the complex has an empirical charge greater than 0 and less than 1. Methods of preparing the compositions described herein are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cells with altered cell cycle control. In particular, the present invention provides cells with altered cell cycle control and uses of such cells to identify metabolically active agents.

Abstract: The provided systems, methods and devices describe lightweight, wireless tissue monitoring devices that are capable of establishing conformal contact due to the flexibility or bendability of the device. The described systems and devices are useful, for example, for skin-mounted intraoperative monitoring of nerve-muscle activity. The present systems and methods are versatile and may be used for a variety of tissues (e.g. skin, organs, muscles, nerves, etc.) to measure a variety of different parameterps (e.g. electric signals, electric potentials, electromyography, movement, vibration, acoustic signals, response to various stimuli, etc.).