The keynote presentation at the conference will focus on a groundbreaking study that addresses the complexities of measuring the thermomagnetic properties of thin magnetic films and introduces an innovative thermal radiation sensor.

This novel sensor utilizes a vanadium dioxide (VO2) film element, which effectively converts heat flow into a thermoelectric current. A key feature of the design is a reflective screen that is electrically isolated from the VO2 film, enhancing its functionality.The report will highlight the unique properties of vanadium dioxide, particularly its metal-insulator phase transition (MIPT) occurring near room temperature, which significantly improves the sensor's performance. By incorporating this material, the sensor can achieve high temperature sensitivity and precise measurements of thermal radiation.

The proposed design includes essential components such as electrical contacts with current leads, allowing for accurate data collection. The research not only simplifies the measurement process but also offers a fresh perspective on thermal radiation sensing technologies. This advancement holds promise for various applications in scientific research and industrial settings, paving the way for future innovations in thermal sensing methodologies.

The neural crest (NC) is a multipotent embryonic cell population that generates distinct cell types in an axial position-dependent manner. The production of NC cells from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) is a valuable approach to study human NC biology. However, the origin of human trunk NC remains undefined and current in vitro differentiation strategies induce only a modest yield of trunk NC cells. Here we show that hPSC-derived axial progenitors, the posteriorly-located drivers of embryonic axis elongation, give rise to trunk NC cells and their derivatives. Moreover, we define the molecular signatures associated with the emergence of human NC cells of distinct axial identities in vitro. Collectively, our findings indicate that there are two routes toward a human post-cranial NC state: the birth of cardiac and vagal NC is facilitated by retinoic acid-induced posteriorisation of an anterior precursor whereas trunk NC arises within a pool of posterior axial progenitors.