WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 26 September 2024 – Farmers and land-managers seeking to reduce their herbicide applications now have another promising option via machine-vision technology. That’s the summary from a recently published research article in Weed Technology, a journal of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA).

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss and significantly affects an individual’s quality of life. A recent study from Pusan National University examined the potential connection between alcohol consumption and AGA. The study found limited evidence to support a significant correlation. While alcohol intake may play a small role in AGA, its impact is less substantial than previously believed.

A groundbreaking transverse thermoelectric effect is observed in WSi₂, a mixed-dimensional semimetal. This study reveals that WSi₂ exhibits axis-dependent conduction polarity, efficiently converting heat into electrical energy along perpendicular axes. Unlike traditional thermoelectric materials, WSi₂ achieves high efficiency without an external magnetic field, with performance comparable to the best anomalous Nernst effect materials. These findings highlight WSi₂ as a promising candidate for heat management applications and open new avenues for thermoelectric materials research.