Abstract: A semiconductor device includes ferromagnetic, magnetostrictive layer that exhibits a biaxial magnetic anisotropy and an underlying structure exhibits a spin Hall effect to provide a conversion between electrical energy and magnetic energy with more than two distinctive magnetic states, wherein the underlying structure includes a piezoelectric material structure and a spin Hall metal layer.

Abstract: A device and method for directing a cannula toward a target location under a patient's skin. The device is handheld and the device operations may be automated. The device includes an imaging probe for imaging the target location, a positioning unit for manipulating a cannula towards the target location, and a processor. The processor receives imaging data from the imaging probe, cannula pose data from at least one cannula position sensor, and device pose data from at least one device position sensor. The target location is identified from the imaging data, and a trajectory for manipulating the cannula towards the target location is determined based on the imaging data, the cannula pose data, and the device pose data. The processor may determine that the trajectory becomes misaligned with the target position, and may update to a corrected trajectory based on the imaging data, cannula pose data, and the device pose data.

Abstract: Chemical compounds that inhibit cancer cell growth are provided. The compounds are heteroarotinoids and derivatives thereof with oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur in chroman systems, tetrahydroquinoline systems, and tetrahydrothiochroman systems.

Abstract: The present invention describes a bio-based process to produce high quality protein concentrate (HQPC) by converting plant derived celluloses into bioavailable protein via aerobic incubation, including the use of such HQPC so produced as a nutrient, including use as a fish meal replacement in aquaculture diets.

Abstract: The present application relates to polyurethane polymers produced by polymerizing a reactant mixture comprising triglycerides of Physaria fendleri, one or more polyisocyanates, and one or more polyols, wherein the triglycerides of Physaria fendleri have a hydroxyl value ranging from 90 milligrams of potassium hydroxide per gram of the triglycerides of Physaria fendleri to 250 milligrams of potassium hydroxide per gram of the triglycerides of Physaria fendleri. The present application also relates to polyester polymers produced by polymerizing a reactant mixture comprising triglycerides of Euphorbia Lagascae, and one or more dicarboxylic acids. Also disclosed are the methods of formation of the polyurethane and polyester polymers, and their use as adhesives.

Abstract: An metal composite cathode includes a composite of (i) a first component comprising one or more metal salts, wherein each metal salt is an alkali metal salt or an alkaline earth metal salt comprising M where M is Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, or any combination thereof, (ii) a second component comprising a transition metal, a transition metal sulfide, a transition metal carbonate, a transition metal halide, or any combination thereof, and (iii) a carbon additive. The composite cathode may be used in a metal battery or metal ion battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel IKK2 inhibitor that does not target the kinase domain of IKK2 molecule. The novel IKK2 inhibitor is a cell penetrating NEMOActPep comprising a small segment (residues 384-389) of human NEMO to mediate interaction with and promote activation loop phosphorylation of IKK2. The NEMOActPep is derived from the second interaction interface of NEMO:IKK2 that is dependent upon NEMO binding to linear polyubiquitin. Methods of use the novel IKK2 inhibitor, and composition thereof, for preventing and/or treating inflammation in various diseases involving IKK-NF-?B signaling pathways are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates in part to sterically hindered N-aliphatic N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands, which are readily synthetically available from inexpensive starting materials. The present disclosure further relates to NHC catalyst complexes comprising transition metals such as Cu, Ag, Au, and Pd. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides methods for using the catalysts described herein in a number of organic transformations, including alkyne hydroboration and hydration, in addition to C—O, C—C, and C—N coupling reactions.

Abstract: There is set forth herein: an implant adapted for implantation in a user having a neocortex at least part of which has been made responsive to light, the neocortex including a plurality of columns forming an array of cortical columns capable of description by a cortical map characterizing, identifying or defining a location or topographical relationship and placement for respective ones of the plurality of columns; wherein the implant includes an emitter array; wherein the emitter array includes a plurality of emitters, wherein respective ones of the plurality of emitters are configured to emit light toward the array of cortical columns.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a piezoelectric element for generating electricity upon flexing of the element including the steps spin-coating a first substrate layer onto a support substrate; depositing a first electrode film onto the first substrate layer; spin coating polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) containing solution on the first electrode film to result in a PVDF film; annealing the PVDF film; depositing a second electrode film onto the PVDF film; spin-coating a second substrate layer on top of the second electrode film; forming a hole through the first and second substrate layers; filling the hole with silver paste to contact to the first and second electrode layers; peeling a resulting substrate/electrode/PVDF/electrode/substrate device from the support substrate; and placing a drop of silver paste in the hole formed in the first substrate layer.

Abstract: Remote recovery of acoustic signals from passive sources is provided. Wideband radars, such as ultra-wideband (UWB) radars can detect minute surface displacements for vibrometry applications. Embodiments described herein remotely sense sound and recover acoustic signals from vibrating sources using radars. Early research in this domain only demonstrated single sound source recovery using narrowband millimeter wave radars in direct line-of-sight scenarios. Instead, by using wideband radars (e.g., X band UWB radars), multiple sources separated in ranges are observed and their signals isolated and recovered. Additionally, the see-through ability of microwave signals is leveraged to extend this technology to surveillance of targets obstructed by barriers. Blind surveillance is achieved by reconstructing audio from a passive object which is merely in proximity of the sound source using clever radar and audio processing techniques.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to molecularly-imprinted cross-linked micelles that can selectively hydrolyze carbohydrates.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for an iterative approach to topic modeling and the use of web mapping technology to implement advanced spatial operators for interactive high-dimensional visualization and inference.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of biocementation comprising contacting a granular, cohesionless soil with a solution, wherein the solution comprises urea, urease, a source of calcium ions, and a source of non-urease proteins, wherein the urea, urease, source of calcium ions, and source of non-urease proteins are provided in effective amounts suitable to cause crystallization of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Position information estimation in a distributed radio frequency (RF) communications system is provided. Embodiments disclosed herein facilitate high-precision estimations of positions, orientations, velocities, and acceleration of network nodes in a distributed RF network (e.g., including base stations and vehicles, such as aircraft or unmanned aerial systems (UASs)). Modern radio systems must adapt to limited spectral access by reducing spectrum demand and increasing operational efficiency. In this regard, an RF system is provided which simultaneously performs positioning and communications tasks. This system specifically addresses the issue of spectral congestion by employing an extremely efficient positioning strategy and using a joint waveform that simultaneously enables both tasks. This efficiency in turn supports more users in a given frequency allocation.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for controlling mycotoxin production in field populations of heterothallic and homothallic filamentous fungi through application of biocontrol compositions comprising selected strains of the heterothallic and homothallic filamentous fungi, the selected strains having a lineage of low mycotoxin production or no mycotoxin production and having opposite mating types (heterothallic) or both mating types (homothallic) (e.g., MAT1-1, MATT-2).

Abstract: Various embodiments for systems and methods for decentralized multi-target tracking with multiple robots using a PHD filter are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an Al—Ce—Ni alloy for use in additive manufacturing. The disclosed alloy embodiments provide fabricated objects, such as bulk components, comprising a heterogeneous microstructure and having good mechanical properties even when exposed to conditions used during the additive manufacturing process. Methods for making and using alloy embodiments also are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cell electroporation and molecular delivery using an intelligent, feedback controlled, microscale electroporation system for transfecting single cells.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-8’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety provide purple-colored flowers and exhibit small and purple colored foliage. The new variety displays a moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping and compact growth habit.