A new non-invasive technique for parchment diagnosis
The conservation state of parchments is typically assessed using invasive and sometimes destructive investigation techniques. Scientists from Université Paris-Saclay, the CNRS, École Polytechnique, and the French Ministry of Culture have developed.....»»
Horses, camels and deer bad rap for razing plants. New research shows they"re no worse than native animals
Large introduced herbivores such as feral horses and camels are often seen as "invasive" species which damage native plants......»»
Nondestructive technique for identifying nuclides using neutron resonance transmission analysis
A feasibility study conducted at CSNS Back-n facility, recently published in Nuclear Science and Techniques, demonstrates a significant prospect of NRTA in nondestructive nuclide identification......»»
Joint research team develops edge-to-edge assembly technique for 2D nanosheets
A collaborative research team has fabricated a soccer ball-shaped construction using edge-to-edge assembly of 2D semiconductor materials. The research has been featured on the cover of the online edition of the Angewandte Chemie International Edition.....»»
Quick and easy preparation of small-sized metal nanoparticles by microchip laser
Pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) is a reliable and versatile technique for producing metal nanoparticles (NPs) in solution. Its advantages, including the absence of reducing agents, operational simplicity, high purity without purification steps.....»»
Investigating effects of invasive trout on native charr in Kamikochi, Nagano
Globally, salmonids have been widely introduced into freshwater areas for aquaculture and recreational angling. brown trout (Salmo trutta), which are native to Europe, and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), which are native to North America, were i.....»»
Team creates first database of field studies on the impacts of invasive plants in Europe
A team of experts has created the first database of field studies on the impacts of invasive plants on native species, communities and ecosystems in Europe......»»
Invasive vegetation stoking fierce Bogota fires
Forest fires which have engulfed Bogota in smoke over the past week have been fueled by highly flammable foreign plant species that have invaded Colombia's capital, experts say......»»
A manifold fitting approach for high-dimensional data reduction beyond Euclidean space
Statisticians from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have introduced a new technique that accurately describes high-dimensional data using lower-dimensional smooth structures. This innovation marks a significant step forward in addressing th.....»»
In search of muons: Why they switch sites in antiferromagnetic oxides
Muon spectroscopy is an important experimental technique that scientists use to study the magnetic properties of materials. It is based on "implanting" a spin-polarized muon in the crystal and measuring how its behavior is affected by the surrounding.....»»
Study finds water quality of Europe"s rivers is generally better, but not consistent
River regulation, invasive animal and plant species, global climate change, and pollution—humans are severely impacting the ecosystems of rivers and streams......»»
Tiny ant species disrupts lion"s hunting behavior
In a study published in the journal Science, a team of scientists report that a tiny and seemingly innocuous invasive ant species is changing tree cover in an East African wildlife area, making it harder for lions, the world's most iconic predator, t.....»»
Cellular scaffolding rewired to make microscopic railways
Princeton researchers have learned to harness the gossamer scaffolding that maintains the structure of living cells and used it to develop a nanotechnology platform. The technique eventually could lead to advances in soft robotics, new medicines, and.....»»
Your next Samsung smartwatch could come with glucose monitoring
Samsung has confirmed that they are working on a way for non-invasive glucose monitoring for their wearable devices. The post Your next Samsung smartwatch could come with glucose monitoring appeared first on Phandroid. Our wearables like o.....»»
Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop: A potential tool for live health monitoring
Scientists have found a new non-invasive way to identify a deadly virus in dolphins that could be a testing breakthrough. For the first time, researchers at the University of Hawai'i Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser's morbil.....»»
Here’s how to stop robocalls and spam calls on your iPhone in 2024
Receiving endless robocalls and spam calls disrupts your day and violates your privacy. Incogni, a dedicated personal data removal service, ends the invasive hassle. more….....»»
New technique provides insight into how proteins involved in cellular processes communicate via extracellular vesicles
One way that cells communicate with one another is through the secretion and uptake of extracellular vesicles (EVs). EVs convey a multitude of cargoes, including proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Their uptake affects the function of recipient cells.....»»
Invasive ants selectively abandon toxic baits, evading our most effective eradication method
Invasive ants are economically costly and ecologically devastating, and most of our eradication attempts have failed. Now, researchers at the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Regensburg have discovered that these ants can evade the mo.....»»
New tomographic reconstruction algorithm sets world record
Advanced synchrotron tomography is a critical research tool, allowing scientists to explore the intricate structures of objects in extremely high resolution. Because this technique enables researchers to capture dynamics in real-time, it can capture.....»»
New technique visualizes mechanical structure of the cell nucleus for the first time
The cell nucleus is considered to be the control center of vital cellular processes, but its material properties continue to puzzle scientists. An international research team led by MedUni Vienna has now developed a new technique that provides a prev.....»»
A method for classifying the ripeness of peppers using hyperspectral imaging
A UGR research team has developed a method for classifying the ripeness of peppers using hyperspectral imaging, which is a non-invasive technique, and machine learning......»»