Bloomberg Intelligence BI Weekend: NJIT Science & Tech, Boeing Earnings
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Apr 25, 2025 Innovative research at the New Jersey Institute of Technology reveals new nano-sized sensors capable of measuring pain biomarkers, aimed at revolutionizing pain management. A daring expedition into the Amazon showcases the surprising biodiversity captured by drones. In energy, game-changing lithium-ion battery recycling methods promise to cut costs and minimize environmental impact. Meanwhile, new virtual reality solutions for vision disorders are emerging. Lastly, insights into Boeing's financial recovery efforts reveal strategic adaptations to market challenges.
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Pain Measurement Inspiration
- Wunmi Sadik shared a personal story about a friend whose daughter with sickle cell had pain crises that were hard to assess.
- This inspired her to develop sensors to biochemically measure pain for nonverbal patients.
Pain Is Biochemical
- Pain is biochemical and linked to inflammation-related biochemicals measurable in blood.
- Measuring these molecules provides an objective pain assessment replacing subjective scales.
Amazon Biodiversity Recording Breakthrough
- A team recorded more species in one Amazon square kilometer than exist in all of North America.
- They used drones, sound, and environmental DNA collection in a 24-hour period for unprecedented biodiversity data.