Abstract: The present disclosure provides a soft poly-limb system, comprising a first actuator segment, a second actuator segment, and a third actuator segment forming the soft poly-limb. Each of the first actuator segment, the second actuator segment, and the third actuator segment may comprise a plurality of ring reinforced actuators. The soft poly-limb system may further comprise a control system whereby a user may control the soft poly-limb.

Abstract: An active reflected wave canceller (ARWC, or RWC) can attached to each phase at the output of a motor drive (i.e., inverter). The reflected wave canceller is generally comprised of a pulse generator and a power inductor. The power inductor is used to by-pass the load current, so it doesn't flow through the pulse generator. The pulse generator injects an accurately controlled nanoseconds narrow-width pulse into the system. The injected narrow pulse breaks the rising and falling edge of the inverter output voltage into two steps, which generates two traveling waves along the cable that cancel each other at the motor terminals.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for rapid and precise genome editing at any desired genomic position in almost all cells and organisms. The methods utilize a cytosine-specific Cas9 endonuclease and are suitable for applications requiring targeting cytosine adjacent DNA. The methods generally include introducing a cytosine-specific Cas9 endonuclease, a single guide RNA, and optionally a DNA repair template that is utilized in either non-homologous end joining or homology directed repair. The methods can be used to effect gene knockout, gene knockdown, gene substitution, or gene introduction in cells and organisms.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fine focus microscope includes an objective lens for collecting light from an object being imaged, and a tube lens for forming a first image from light received from the objective lens. The fine focus microscope further includes a fine focus lens for forming a second image from the first image, and an eyepiece for forming a third image from the second image, wherein the third image is viewable by a user. The fine focus microscope further includes a field lens for directing light from the second image to the eyepiece, and a positioning system mechanically coupled to the fine focus lens, the eyepiece, and the field lens. The positioning system changes a position of the fine focus lens, the eyepiece, and the field lens with respect to the objective lens to provide a change in focus of the object being imaged.

Abstract: Photo-active devices including a substrate, a first electrode, an active layer including an organic salt or salt mixture that selectively or predominantly harvests light from the near infrared or infrared regions of the solar spectrum, and a second electrode. The devices are either visibly transparent or visibly opaque and can be utilized in single- or multi-junction devices.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for cross media joint friend and item recommendations are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Methods for treating a neurological disorder, such as a traumatic spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, or a disorder such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis are provided. Such methods include administering a therapeutically effective amount of Gsx1 protein (such as a Gsx1-cell penetrating peptide fusion protein), or a nucleic acid molecule encoding such a protein (for example as part of a viral vector), thereby treating the neurological disorder.

Abstract: A metal plate contains a shape memory alloy (e.g., a nitinol alloy) capable of exhibiting the one-way memory effect.

Abstract: Metal halide perovskite crystals, composite materials that include metal halide perovskite crystals and a polymeric matrix material, devices that include metal halide perovskite crystals, and methods of forming metal halide perovskite crystals, composite materials, and devices. The devices may include optoelectronic devices, such as light-emitting diodes. The light-emitting diodes may emit red light.

Abstract: Immunogenic composition are provided comprising PnCo and/or GlpO polypeptides identified as being preferentially expressed during the virulent phase of an infection related to streptococcal bacteria. The compositions can be used for eliciting immune response against streptococcal infections, such as against infections caused by S. pneumoniae.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for forming aryl carbon-nitrogen bonds and to photoreactors useful in these and other light-driven reactions. The method comprises contacting an aryl halide, such as 4-bromobenzotrifluoride, with an amine, such as morpholine, in the presence of a Ni salt catalyst solution and an optional base, thereby forming a reaction mixture; exposing the reaction mixture to light under reaction condition sufficient to produce the aryl carbon-nitrogen bonds, e.g., to give a product such as 4-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)morpholine. In certain embodiments, the amine may be present in a molar excess to the aryl halide. In certain embodiments, the Ni salt catalyst solution includes a Ni(II) salt and a polar solvent, wherein the Ni(II) salt is dissolved in the polar solvent. In certain embodiments, the reactions conditions include holding the reaction mixture at between about room temperature and about 80° C.

Abstract: Zwitterionic monomers, carnitine-derived zwitterionic polymers, carnitine ester cationic monomers, carnitine ester cationic polymers, conjugate compositions including a carnitine-derived zwitterionic polymer, and related compositions' and methods are provided which have various uses including as coatings, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, encapsulation materials, and antifouling materials, among other utilities.

Abstract: The presently application relates generally a composition comprising swine waste biochar and cement and methods of making same.

Abstract: A power electronic converter can utilize exemplary double synchronous unified virtual oscillator control (DSUVOC) logic or circuitry to convert direct current to alternating current that is input into a power grid. An exemplary DSUVOC controller of the present disclosure includes a double synchronous space vector oscillator component, a sequence extraction component, a fault detection component, a pre-synchronization component, a virtual impedance component, a terminal voltage compensation component, and/or an active damping component, wherein the double synchronous unified virtual oscillator controller is capable of controlling a grid following or a grid forming power electronic converter enabling synchronization and fault ride-through under both balanced and unbalanced conditions.

Abstract: Fidelity-driven runtime thermal management for near-sensor architectures is provided. In this regard, a runtime controller is provided for controlling an operational mode of a vision or imaging system driven by fidelity demands. The runtime controller is responsible for guaranteeing the fidelity demands of a vision application and coordinating state transfer between operating modes to ensure a smooth transition. Under this approach, the vision application only needs to provide the runtime controller with high-level vision/imaging fidelity demands and when to trigger them. The runtime controller translates these demands into effective thermal management. To do this, the runtime controller applies application-specific requirements into appropriate policy parameters and activates temperature reduction mechanisms, such as clock gating and task offload.

Abstract: The present embodiments herein relate to an improved needle design and control methodology for fractured directed guiding to a desired target. This system has the capability to control the insertion not only in 2D-plane, but also in 3D-space in a very controlled manner. A method of controlling the path of movement of a needle structure toward a target can include a stylet type of needle configuration or a water-jet needle configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of energy storage devices, and especially electrochemical energy storage devices where an electroactive moiety is chemically attached to a conductive polymer In particular, the invention relates to the design and fabrication of electrodes for the use in electrochemical storage devices having an electrochemically active conjugate. The electrochemically active conjugate preferably has an electroactive moiety selected from electroactive metal center, an electroactive organic species, or an electroactive non-metal species. Depending on the selected electroactive moiety, it can be attached either directly or through an appropriate linker to the conductive polymer.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a resonator system that can be used to monitor proteins, cells, or small molecules in a container. A resonant sensor, embedded in or on the container, can have an inductive element and a capacitive element, where the container and resonant sensor are structured such that, when a concentration of the proteins, cells, or small molecules in the container changes, dielectric permittivity and conductivity of the proteins, cells, or small molecules contributes to capacitance of the resonant sensor to affect a resonant frequency shift of the resonant sensor. Interrogating the resonant sensor can be conducted wirelessly along with wirelessly transmitting data collected from the interrogation. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to drifters that float and take measurements at, or very near, a surface of a body of water. The drifters may have a design that reduces wind force effects but does not diminish Stokes drift force effects. The drifters may have two opposing exterior surfaces with antennas and sensors on each of the opposing surfaces so that the drifters may always utilize at least some of the antennas and sensors, regardless of the drifter's orientation in the water.

Abstract: A new and distinct Origanum vulgare plant named ‘Eli’ is disclosed, which is characterized by dark green leaves, highly aromatic properties, high carvacrol with white flowers that appear and flower late in the season and about 14 weeks to maturity.