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.....»»
With modified mashing process, gluten-free grains can produce quality beers
Using a modified, lower temperature mashing procedure to retain enzyme activity, brewers can use malts from gluten-free grains to produce high-quality beers, according to Penn State researchers who conducted a new study......»»
Biomedical probe created from spoiled oranges
A University of Sydney Ph.D. researcher is developing a cancer and serious disease-detecting biomedical probe that can be made from the juice of rancid oranges......»»
Color-changing magnifying glass gives clear view of infrared light
Detecting light beyond the visible red range of our eyes is hard to do, because infrared light carries so little energy compared to ambient heat at room temperature. This obscures infrared light unless specialized detectors are chilled to very low te.....»»
Using Raman spectroscopy and computational techniques to study interfacial water on Pd single-crystal surfaces
A team of researchers affiliated with a number of institutions in China and one in the U.K. has used Raman spectroscopy and computational techniques to study the interfacial water on Pd single-crystal surfaces. In their paper published in the journal.....»»
Modified protein from rattlesnake venom permits development of drug to modulate blood clotting
Researchers in Brazil and Belgium have developed a molecule of pharmaceutical interest from collinein-1, a protein found in rattlesnake venom. They used a technique called PEGylation to make the molecule, now called PEG-rCollinein-1, more stable in t.....»»
Google Play apps downloaded 300,000 times stole bank credentials
Crooks find new ways to prevent Google from detecting malicious packages. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers said they’ve discovered a batch of apps downloaded from Google Play more than 300,000 times before the apps.....»»
Cells" replication of DNA is more "error-prone" in microgravity
On 22 May 2019, scientists from Queen's University boarded a modified Falcon 20 aircraft at Ottawa airport. Scheduled was a 'vomit comet' flight, where the plane repeatedly climbs to 8km in a steep parabola, alternating with a descent in freefall. Du.....»»
How to Read a Jellyfish"s Mind
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have developed "a kind of genetic toolbox" for tiny one-centimeter jellfyfish, reports Phys.org. Specifically, the jellyfish "have been genetically modified so that their neurons individually glow.....»»
Physicists Start Detecting Signs of Neutrinos At Large Hadron Collider
"The international Forward Search Experiment team, led by physicists at the University of California, Irvine, has achieved the first-ever detection of neutrino candidates produced by the Large Hadron Collider at the CERN facility near Geneva, Switzer.....»»
Machine learning solves the who"s who problem in NMR spectra of organic crystals
Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy—a technique that measures the frequencies emitted by the nuclei of some atoms exposed to radio waves in a strong magnetic field—can be used to determine chemical and 3D structures as well.....»»
Lightwave-driven scanning tunneling spectroscopy of atomically precise graphene nanoribbons
When physicist Tyler Cocker joined Michigan State University in 2018, he had a clear goal: build a powerful microscope that would be the first of its kind in the United States......»»
Scientist reveals cause of lost magnetism at meteorite site
A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist has discovered a method for detecting and better defining meteorite impact sites that have long lost their telltale craters. The discovery could further the study of not only Earth's geology but also that of.....»»
Researchers develop method for early detection of bacterial infection in crops
Researchers of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and their local collaborators from Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) have developed a rapid Raman spectroscopy-based method for the detection and quantification of early b.....»»
Deep Learning for Locating Defects in Manufacturing QC
A new approach to detecting defects on PCBs that identify spatial location and extent is proposed, with potential applicability to similar manufacturing scenarios that use tiny components. We use a hierarchical multi-resolution approach to image an.....»»
Muonic X-ray emission spectroscopy study of Roman coins reveals thriving empires
A study of gold coins from different moments of the Roman Empire has revealed the thriving economy at the time of minting......»»
New plants developed that produce and release sex pheromones to fight plant pests
A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) has developed genetically modified plants that are capable of producing and.....»»
User-modified iPhone X with USB-C port sells for $86K
An auction for an iPhone X modified with a working USB-C port, complete with full data transfer and charging capabilities, ended on Thursday, with one deep-pocketed buyer shelling out $86,001 for the device.Created by engineering student Ken Pillonel.....»»
Auction for one-of-a-kind USB-C iPhone closes at $86,001
A black iPhone X that went up for auction on November 1 has sold for $86,001 on eBay. As we reported last week, the phone was modified to support USB-C and had generated 170 bids in four days, with offers reaching $99,900 by November 4......»»
Playdate delays to 2022 amid scramble to revise the entire handheld console
"We can’t get any more of our current CPU for—you’re not going to believe this—730 days." Enlarge / The Playdate's shipping box, modified to reflect today's news. The global chip shortage has put a serious pinch on up.....»»
Apple chips moisture analysis made easy with near-infrared spectroscopy
Dried snack foods such as apple chips are a convenient alternative to fresh fruit, providing longer shelf life and easier storage. Consumers increasingly demand product variety, so companies coat such snack foods with fruit and vegetable powders to e.....»»