Harnessing AI for non-destructive in situ root imaging and phenotyping
Roots are essential for plant growth, but traditional methods of studying roots are resource-intensive and damaging. With advancements in image processing techniques, innovative methods for in situ root studies have emerged, providing non-destructive.....»»
Harnessing materials and mechanics science for a sustainable future
Cutting-edge materials science and engineering play a key role in clean energy conversion. Sustainable development sets the goal for researchers across disciplines, requiring active collaborations to optimize impacts. Dr. Xiao Zhang, Assistant Profes.....»»
Enhancing image quality with broadband achromatic and polarization-insensitive metalenses
Precise control of light is a crucial requirement in optical imaging, sensing, and communication. Traditional lenses employed for the purpose have limitations, necessitating more precise and compact solutions. To address this need, researchers have d.....»»
Physics informed supervised learning framework could make computational imaging faster
Computational imaging techniques are growing more popular, but the large number of measurements they require often lead to slow speeds or damage to biological samples. A newly developed physics-informed variational autoencoder (P-VAE) framework could.....»»
Researchers explore the potential of a novel compound for X-ray detection and imaging
Prof. Pan Xu's team at the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), in collaboration with Zheng Xiaojia at the Chinese Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP), and other researche.....»»
OpenText Cloud Editions 23.3 helps customers interconnect and exchange insights across clouds
OpenText released its latest OpenText Cloud Editions (CE) 23.3, harnessing advanced technologies and innovations that seamlessly integrate AI and analytics capabilities across the portfolio. Building upon the success of Project Titanium, CE 23.3 mark.....»»
Research group publish open-source 3D structured illumination microscopy reconstruction platform
Structured illumination microscopy (SIM) has emerged as the most powerful super-resolution technique for live cell imaging, owing to its inherent advantages of high speed, low phototoxicity, and compatibility with various dyes. With the advancement o.....»»
Diffractive networks enable quantitative phase imaging (QPI) through random diffusers
For decades, imaging weakly scattering phase objects such as cells has been an active area of research across various fields, including biomedical sciences. One common approach uses chemical stains or fluorescent tags to bring image contrast to weakl.....»»
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.....»»
Understanding the ways animals are evolving in response to fire could help conservation efforts
In our modern era of larger, more destructive, and longer-lasting fires—called the Pyrocene—plants and animals are evolving quickly to survive......»»
Ben Franklin wove colored fibers into paper currency to foil counterfeiters
Zenas Marshall Crane usually credited with introducing fibers to paper currency in 1844. Enlarge / Khachatur Manukyan and colleagues at the University of Notre Dame used cutting-edge spectroscopic and imaging instruments to get a.....»»
Was Benjamin Franklin the first to incorporate colored fiber into currency?
Zenas Marshall Crane usually credited with introducing fibers to paper currency in 1844. Enlarge / Khachatur Manukyan and colleagues at the University of Notre Dame used cutting-edge spectroscopic and imaging instruments to get a.....»»
New XRISM satellite mission to study "rainbow" of X-rays
A new satellite called XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, pronounced "crism") aims to pry apart high-energy light into the equivalent of an X-ray rainbow. The mission, led by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), will do this using a.....»»
Inside the crazy plan to scoop up and bring home a bit of the Venus atmosphere
Most missions collect samples and analyze them in situ with relatively basic instruments. This mission takes a totally different approach......»»
Scientists knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networks
Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted molds and the root network of fungi. Although researchers have experimented with similar composites before.....»»
ULA finds root cause of Vulcan failure, sets path toward debut launch
CEO says the rocket could be certified for national security missions before mid-2024. Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket completes a "flight readiness firing." (credit: United Launch Alliance) United Laun.....»»
Capturing the immense potential of microscopic DNA for data storage
In a world first, a "biological camera" bypasses the constraints of current DNA storage methods, harnessing living cells and their inherent biological mechanisms to encode and store data. This represents a significant breakthrough in encoding and sto.....»»
The future of X-ray imaging: High-resolution, ultrastable solutions with lead-free anti-perovskite nanocrystals
In the realms of material inspection, medical diagnostics, astronomical discovery, and scientific research, the demand for high-resolution and ultrastable X-ray imaging methods has ignited a fervent pursuit of innovative X-ray-responsive materials. T.....»»
The true cost of food: High grocery prices are not the root issue, say researchers
Inflation and skyrocketing grocery bills are highlighting how the cost of food is impacting our wallets. Higher prices cost everyone more, but they make it most difficult for those with low incomes to meet their basic needs......»»
Researchers devise new quantum photonics technique to create better holograms
By enabling the recording and reconstruction of faint light beams containing a single particle of light, a new technique opens the door to holographic imaging of remote objects......»»
Machine learning enhances X-ray imaging of nanotextures
Using a combination of high-powered X-rays, phase-retrieval algorithms and machine learning, Cornell researchers revealed the intricate nanotextures in thin-film materials, offering scientists a new, streamlined approach to analyzing potential candid.....»»