Detecting nanoplastics in fractions of a second using modified Raman spectroscopy
Microplastics are tiny, barely visible plastic particles that can harm the environment, for example, if they are eaten by animals. However, it has been difficult to assess the effect of even smaller particles, which can hardly be detected using conve.....»»
A novel sandwich-structured composite from biopolymers for building envelope applications
A new sandwich-structured composite has been developed from the surface layers of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and the interlayer of polylactic acid and cellulose microfibers. The biodegradable cellulose microfibers can be modified chemically with a so.....»»
Researchers: Genetically modified crops aren"t a solution to climate change, despite what the biotech industry says
The European Commission launched a proposal in July 2023 to deregulate a large number of plants manufactured using new genetic techniques......»»
2024 Apple Watch with new design rumored to get sleep apnea & blood pressure sensing
A rumor claims that the a 2024 Apple Watch model will include a refreshed design, with new health features expected to include detection of hypertension and sleep apnea.An Apple Watch detecting blood oxygen levelsThe 2023 releases of Apple Watch didn.....»»
Stanford study: Apple Watch could be better than traditional monitors at detecting irregular heartbeats in kids
Researchers at Stanford University have published a new paper on how Apple Watch can help identify arrhythmia in children and young adults. As reported by MyHealthyApple, those researchers have concluded that “Apple Watch can record arrhythmia even.....»»
Attoscience unveils a light-matter hybrid phase in graphite reminiscent of superconductivity
X-ray absorption spectroscopy is an element-selective and electronic-state sensitive technique that is one of the most widely used analytical techniques to study the composition of materials or substances. Until recently, the method required arduous.....»»
Modified caffeine molecules help medical research move forward
Before researchers can develop targeted drugs, they need to know exactly how a disease works. Biochemist Bert Beerkens created molecules that allow them to find out. He used caffeine as the basis for new molecules that enable research into certain re.....»»
Astronomers calculate which exoplanets are most likely to have water
Astronomers know of about 60 rocky exoplanets orbiting in the habitable zones of their stars. When they try to determine how habitable these planets might be, detecting water in their atmospheres plays a huge role. But what if there was another way o.....»»
Study offers correction for better calculations for the magnetic properties of neodymium compounds
High-energy neutron scattering is a powerful tool in spectroscopy, allowing researchers to probe the physical and chemical properties of many different materials......»»
Researchers create first supermirrors in mid-infrared range
An international team of researchers from Austria, the United States and Switzerland have created the first supermirrors in the mid-infrared range. These mirrors are a key technology for many applications, such as optical spectroscopy of greenhouse g.....»»
The silver bullet that wasn"t: Glyphosate"s declining weed control over 25 years
It has been a quarter century since corn and soybeans were engineered to withstand the withering mists of the herbicide glyphosate. Initially heralded as a "silver bullet" for weed control, the modified crops and their herbicide companion were quickl.....»»
Two-photon lithography for photonic packaging: A promising solution
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are compact devices that combine multiple optical components on a single chip. They have a wide range of applications in communications, ranging, sensing, computing, spectroscopy, and quantum technology. PICs are n.....»»
Study finds more stable clocks could measure quantum phenomena, including the presence of dark matter
The practice of keeping time hinges on stable oscillations. In a grandfather clock, the length of a second is marked by a single swing of the pendulum. In a digital watch, the vibrations of a quartz crystal mark much smaller fractions of time. And in.....»»
Researchers develop new method for detecting chronic GI disease in dogs
A research team led by the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences' (VMBS) Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) has validated a new diagnostic index that will help veterinarians assess chronic GI dysfunction in dogs and may ho.....»»
SpaceX poised for second launch of mega Starship rocket
SpaceX is poised Saturday for the second test launch of Starship, the largest rocket ever built that Elon Musk hopes will one day colonize Mars, while NASA awaits a modified version to land humans on the moon......»»
Life might be easiest to find on planets that match an earlier Earth
We're inching closer and closer to reliably detecting biosignatures on distant planets. Much of the focus is on determining which chemicals indicate life's presence......»»
Wildlife-vehicle collisions study delves into factors that impact detecting animals after dark
According to a 2008 study, wildlife-vehicle collisions cost an estimated $8.4 billion in damages, with more than 58,000 people injured and 440 deaths occurring annually. These numbers continue to increase as urban sprawl expands and human–wildlife.....»»
Visualizing "traffic jams" inside living cells
Researchers at the IBS Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (IBS CMSD), led by Director Cho Minhaeng and Professor Hong Seok-Cheol, have unveiled a revolutionary label-free microscopy technique—the Cargo-Localization Interferometric Scatt.....»»
Evidence-led GM crop regulation could help UK take lead in tackling global food security, climate change risks
The U.K. needs an evidence-led and proportionate regulatory approach for genetically modified (GM) crops to realize the technology's benefits for human health, agriculture and the environment, according to a new Royal Society policy briefing......»»
Study explores limits of DNA structure and function, may expand use of modified DNA in medicine
A team led by Professor Michal Hocek at IOCB Prague has explored the limits of the structure and function of DNA and successfully pushed forward known boundaries. Their latest research has just been published in Nucleic Acids Research......»»
iOS 17.2 expands ‘Sensitive Content Warning’ for detecting unwanted nudes
iOS 17.2 is currently available to developer and public beta testers with a number of new features. This includes the Journal app, updates to Apple Music, and tapback changes. Another change in iOS 17.2 is for Sensitive Content Warning. This feat.....»»