Brighter fluorescent markers allow for finer imaging
Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis have pioneered a new technique that will enable higher-resolution imaging of very small objects like neurons. The technique, which improves on an existing method.....»»
Computational mid-infrared photothermal imaging unveils intracellular tau aggregates
As a prominent form of amyloid protein, tau aggregates have emerged as a primary focus of research for uncovering the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration. Various types of tau aggregates, including tau fibrils and oligomers, have been implicated.....»»
Directly imaging quantum states in two-dimensional materials
When some semiconductors absorb light, excitons (or particle pairs made of an electron bound to an electron hole) can form. Two-dimensional crystals of tungsten disulfide (WS2) have unique exciton states that are not found in other materials. However.....»»
Fast magnetic imaging with diamond-based quantum sensor technology
Microscopic imaging of magnetic fields, enabled by quantum sensing, allows the measurement of the unique magnetic fingerprint of objects. This opens the door for fundamentally new applications in various fields such as materials testing or biomedicin.....»»
Researchers create new imaging technique based on photoswitchable Raman probe
There are various ways to image biological samples on a microscopic level, and each has its own pros and cons. For the first time, a team of researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, have combined aspects from two of the leading imag.....»»
Rocket Report: China addresses falling rocket debris, Vulcan launch slipping
FAA is "taking a finer pencil to the way operations are run and managed." Enlarge / A Long March-2D rocket carrying 41 satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province June 15, 2023......»»
Brighter nights risk extinguishing glow-worm twinkle
The bright lights of big cities are wonders of the modern world; intended to help us work, stay safe and enjoy the world around us long after the sun has set. While artificial light has been great for increasing human productivity, some nocturnal ani.....»»
Astronomers have figured out clever tricks to reduce the impact of satellite trails
A clear sky is a prerequisite for most astronomers imaging the cosmos. However, with the proliferation of satellite trails, astronomers see a lot more streaks in their images. That's particularly true for people using professional ground-based and or.....»»
New strategy using curcumin provides smart fluorescence for anti-counterfeiting
Stimuli-responsive fluorescent hydrogels (FHs) are excellent and attractive candidates for information encryption and anti-counterfeiting applications, which can allow the stored information to be visualized by a vibrant display with a higher degree.....»»
Spectropolarimetric imaging: A magical way to get multidimensional information
In the world of optics, capturing high-dimensional optical information is crucial for understanding and characterizing various targets across different scenes. This includes important aspects like irradiance, spectrum, space, polarization, and phase......»»
Optimizing the properties and microstructure of bulk superconductors
Superconductors are increasingly finding applications in several areas, such as medical imaging techniques, drug delivery systems, energy storage systems, levitation processes, and water purification methods. This can be attributed to their awe-inspi.....»»
Anti-counterfeiting fluorescent marker developed
A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPICI) has developed a method that could make it more difficult to counterfeit products in the future. The new and patented method makes it possible to produce unique, non-.....»»
Cell-membrane coated nanoparticles light up two cancer biomarkers at once to give more complete picture of tumor
Cancer surgeons may soon have a more complete view of tumors during surgery, thanks to new imaging agents that can illuminate multiple biomarkers at once, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report. The fluorescent nanoparticles, wrap.....»»
Accelerating nanoscale X-ray imaging of integrated circuits with machine learning
Researchers from MIT and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a machine learning technique that could greatly accelerate the process of nanoscale X-ray imaging of integrated circuits, potentially revolutionizing the way we manufacture and test.....»»
Q-carbon harder, brighter than diamonds
Scientists have created a substance, Q-carbon, that blings even brighter than diamonds, but it's not for wearing. You'll take its byproducts as medicine instead......»»
New high resolution X-ray imaging technique can image biological specimens without causing damage
A pollen grain showing the nanofoam within or a diatom with the individual geometric structures inside clearly visible: Using high-energy X-rays from the PETRA III synchrotron light source at DESY, a team led by CFEL scientists Saša Bajt and Henry C.....»»
Venice"s Grand Canal turns bright green due to fluorescein
The spectacular transformation of a stretch of Venice's Grand Canal to fluorescent green was due to fluorescein, a non-toxic substance used for testing wastewater networks, local authorities said on Monday......»»
New-look infrared lens shines a light on future technology and manufacturing
Researchers at Flinders University have discovered a new low-cost material that can be made into lenses for thermal imaging—pointing to new advanced manufacturing applications for this powerful technology......»»
Ingestible capsule to address GI tract diseases
Diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal tract diseases can be notoriously invasive and time-consuming: blood and stool lab work; biopsies, colonoscopies and endoscopies; and X-rays, CT scans and MRI imaging. But what if there was an alternative as s.....»»
HP printers should have EPEAT ecolabels revoked, trade group demands
Complaint to EPEAT organizers spells out why Dynamic Security, HP+ suck. Enlarge / HP sometimes bricks third-party ink and toner that's over 90 percent full, Imaging Technology Council claims. (credit: Getty) HP printe.....»»
Advanced imaging of root chemicals offers new insights on plant growth
On a sunny springtime stroll through a park, it's easy to ignore the parts of plants that are hidden from view. Plant biologists see things differently. They look below the surface where plant roots are organized in elaborate systems that are critica.....»»