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.....»»
Scientists develop new method to create stable, efficient next-gen solar cells
Next-generation solar materials are cheaper and more sustainable to produce than traditional silicon solar cells, but hurdles remain in making the devices durable enough to withstand real-world conditions. A new technique developed by a team of inter.....»»
Ultrafast X-ray pulses force atoms to give up their electronic secrets
A new spectroscopy technique developed by RIKEN researchers could help reveal the inner workings of metal catalysts and the proteins involved in photosynthesis in plants......»»
Apple may use Vision Pro for mental health diagnosis and treatment
A new report claims that internally, Apple is discussing how Apple Vision Pro could detect signs of mental health issues, and perhaps also help treat them.Apple Vision ProApple has already been said to have more plans for Vision Pro use cases than it.....»»
Washington trapped a big number of these invasive, tree-eating moths in 2023
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has trapped 103 invasive spongy moths this year, one of the highest counts in recent decades......»»
New York can resume family DNA searches for crime suspects, court rules
New York's highest court on Tuesday ruled police can resume a DNA searching method that can identify relatives of potential suspects, a technique that has helped solve crimes but caused privacy concerns......»»
Deep freezing native plants at risk of extinction
A process similar to that used to store human embryos is being used by scientists at The University of Queensland to save native Australian plants under threat from the invasive fungus, myrtle rust......»»
Researchers discover scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitute
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, in partnership with the Mars Advanced Research Institute, have announced a significant breakthrough in the production of low-calorie sugar substitutes, such as allulose. This discovery could help add.....»»
Apple prepares to open 46th Chinese Apple Store on November 4
The next Apple Store in mainland China is set to open within weeks, with the storefront at the MixC Wenzhou mall being teased by a historic local textile printing technique.The Apple MixC Wenzhou storefront [Weibo]Apple has not opened a new storefron.....»»
In US, invasive spotted lanternflies are devastating crops
At first glance, the spotted lanternfly looks like an elegant butterfly, speckled with black spots on white wings with a splash of bright red......»»
Soil carried on sea freight loaded with dangerous pests and diseases: Study
Often introduced unintentionally by human activities, invasive alien species can outcompete and overwhelm native flora and fauna, driving species to the brink of extinction and disrupting the balance of ecosystems. Understanding why exactly they esta.....»»
Understanding mutualism can help control the spread of invasive species
Cooperation between species to help each other's survival is known as mutualism. It is seen among many types of organisms, such as plants and fungi that exchange nutrients with one another, plants that provide bees with nectar in exchange for pollina.....»»
Underwater cameras facilitate large-scale study of oyster reef habitat in Chesapeake Bay
A new study used a novel technique to assess types of habitat provided by oyster reefs across 12 tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay......»»
There’s a new way to flip bits in DRAM, and it works against the latest defenses
New technique produces lots of bitflips and could one day help form an attack. Enlarge In 2015, researchers reported a surprising discovery that stoked industry-wide security concerns—an attack called RowHammer that c.....»»
Exceptional-point-enhanced sensitivity: A new paradigm for high-sensitivity fiber sensors
The sensitivity of a fiber sensor can be enhanced severalfold using an exceptional point (EP), according to a recent paper published in Opto-Electronic Advances. The technique has the potential to transform fiber sensing technology toward a new era o.....»»
Invasive plant species threaten 66% of India"s natural areas
Invasive plant species management in India has historically been constrained by a lack of information regarding the spread of invasions. So to combat this, scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India were forced to come up with a unique solution......»»
New technique uses near-miss particle physics to measure wobbling tau particles
One way physicists seek clues to unravel the mysteries of the universe is by smashing matter together and inspecting the debris. But these types of destructive experiments, while incredibly informative, have limits......»»
New technique accomplishes precise control of photonic angular momentum
Rotating objects carry angular momentum; this fact extends even to the tiniest of particles, such as photons. Photons possess not one but two distinct forms of angular momentum: spin angular momentum (SAM) and orbital angular momentum (OAM)......»»
Study combines drones with GPS tracking to survey feral pig abundance and density
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study has identified early evening, or a wet season morning, as the prime time for surveying feral pigs from sky-high drones, which could help land rangers to improve management of the stealthy and invasive animals......»»
Efficient bi-functional catalyst for methanol-assisted water splitting of hydrogen generation
Hydrogen energy, as a green and environmentally friendly energy carrier, is a critical switch in energy conversion to the green economy, and the green hydrogen generation via water splitting technique from renewable energy sources is regarded as the.....»»
Study finds wildfire isn"t primary factor in invasive annual grass expansion in Great Basin
Scientists examined the assumption that wildfires are the primary factor driving the expansion of invasive annual grasses that are taking over shrubland and grassland in the U.S. Great Basin and found that annual grasses are highly competitive even i.....»»