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An early-stage study details a new automated system that translates flat 2D garment designs into highly accurate 3D models. By digitising the prototyping phase, this technology could drastically reduce production times and design errors for complex clothing.
By Temirova, Khabibov, Esanova
Researchers in Hong Kong are investigating if combining outdoor 'green exercise' with indoor workouts can better alleviate depressive symptoms in older adults. This new 16-week trial will compare a blended exercise programme against an indoor-only version to see if a greater connection to nature is the key mechanism for improving mental health.
By Cheng, Duan, Lau, Liang, Chan, Young, Baker, Lau
New research reveals that physical stress isn't the only thing stopping seagrass from growing in shallow water; stingrays digging for food actively limit the habitat's edge. By excluding these foragers, scientists showed seagrass can survive much higher up the shore than previously thought.
By Valdez, Smith, Brenner, Paxton, Silliman
Researchers have successfully synthesised chains of organic radicals on a gold surface to model complex quantum magnetism. By balancing the magnetic interactions between the molecules and the metal substrate, the system achieves a 'quantum critical point', offering a new playground for simulating exotic heavy fermion physics.
By Li, Danu, Liu, Xie, Yuan, Li, Jiang, Lam, Tang, Wang, Assaad, Lin
Researchers have consolidated scattered experimental data on magnetic interactions into a single, standardised dataset covering nearly 100 materials. By unifying results from Inelastic Neutron Scattering experiments, the team has created an open-access resource that improves the accuracy of computer simulations for magnetic properties.
By Alaei, Mosleh, Rezaei, Oganov