Time is the enemy for cancer patients. Michael Giacomelli, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and optics at the University of Rochester, has been developing a novel imaging system that can shorten the process of a biopsy from two days to two minutes. Surgeons would be able to start the treatment for patients as soon as the results come out rather than waiting for the next appointment, since pathology reports take days to be ready. It sounds too good to be true, but when tested, the technology showed perfect accuracy. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
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January 27, 2023
