New processing technique could make potatoes healthier
Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the approach blocks certain digestive enzymes from reaching the potato starch as.....»»
Exploring parameter shift for quantum Fisher information
In a recent publication in EPJ Quantum Technology, Le Bin Ho from Tohoku University's Frontier Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences has developed a technique called time-dependent stochastic parameter shift in the realm of quantum computing and q.....»»
Nine policies companies should implement to reduce burnout, according to employees
On World Mental Health Day, October 10th, the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, shares new survey findings that may help employers reduce burnout and improve workforce well-being by up to 40%......»»
Record-high 3D printing rate reached by acousto-optical scanning
Professor Wei Xiong's group, from the Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, proposes a pioneering high-speed multi-photon polymerization lithography technique with a record-high 3D printing ra.....»»
Liquid reagent can rapidly inactivate coronavirus for faster, safer and potentially life-saving testing
A Queensland research collaboration has identified a simple, quick way to safely kill coronavirus in patient diagnostic samples and speed up processing for PCR tests—by using a unique sample preparation liquid......»»
Pipe Relining Solutions in Sydney: Unearth the Future of Plumbing in Australia
In the ever-evolving world of plumbing, innovative solutions are continually emerging, and one such breakthrough is the marvel of pipe relining. This modern technique, swiftly gaining popularity in the heart of Australia, offers a non-disruptive, cos.....»»
What is chroma subsampling?
Chroma subsampling is a useful compression technique that is used in streaming and UHD Blu-rays, but it may not be worth enabling yourself......»»
Using artificial intelligence, scientists develop self-driving microscopy technique
As anyone who has ever skimmed a book or magazine can tell you, sometimes you don't have to read every word to grasp the essence. Inspired by this notion, scientists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enable a form of "speed.....»»
Best smart scales for Apple Health [October 2023]
Whether you’re working out with Apple Watch or just trying to live healthier, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to track your progress. If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in t.....»»
LogicMonitor Dexda offers contextualized data and observability capabilities
LogicMonitor announced that the company is bridging the AIOps gap with the launch of Dexda, an AI solution for hybrid observability. Using machine learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to automate insights and deliver a contextualized experi.....»»
A more effective experimental design for engineering a cell into a new state
A strategy for cellular reprogramming involves using targeted genetic interventions to engineer a cell into a new state. The technique holds great promise in immunotherapy, for instance, where researchers could reprogram a patient's T-cells so they a.....»»
Metal-loving microbes offer a green way to refine rare earth elements
Rare earth elements are essential components of electric cars, wind turbines and smartphones. Retrieving these metals from raw ore requires processing with acids and solvents......»»
Ancient architecture inspires a new way to work with metal-organic frameworks
A centuries-old technique for constructing arched stone windows has inspired a new way to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous functional materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)......»»
M2 MacBook Pro 14-inch vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 -- Specs, price, and features, compared
Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the first Windows computer to use an Intel Neural Processing Unit. This is how it compares on paper against the similarly-sized and priced 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2.MacBook Pro 14-inch vs Microsoft Surf.....»»
Using a cutting enzyme and an RNA repair enzyme to modify RNA virus genomes
A team of microbiologists at Montana State University has developed a way to use a cutting enzyme and an RNA repair enzyme to modify the genome of an RNA virus. They describe their technique in Science Advances......»»
Fabricating fused silica optics with a high laser-induced damage threshold
Residual processing defects significantly reduce fused silica optics' laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT), which seriously limits their performance and lifetime in high-energy laser applications. Extensive research has been conducted to eliminate a.....»»
Researchers construct a highly efficient photocatalytic system based on titanium dioxide nanomaterials
The heterogeneous photocatalysis (HPC) based Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) is an eco-friendly technique for purifying water from organic and biological pollutants in environmental systems. The photocatalysts' overall catalytic performance usually.....»»
Team develops key improvement to cryo-electron microscopy
The scientists who received the 2017 Nobel Prize in chemistry were honored for their development of a technique called cryo-electron microscopy, or cryo-EM. The technology was revolutionary because it enabled scientists to see the atomic structure of.....»»
Intercomparison of multi-model ensemble-processing strategies for climate projection in China
A new study led by Prof. Zhihong Jiang at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology and Prof. Laurent Li at Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique, CNRS has been published in Science China Earth Sciences......»»
Holographic hybridization technique allows changes of depth of field in recorded pictures and videos
Most of the imaging technologies available today, including smartphone cameras, digital video cameras, microscopes and telescopes, are based on the concepts of direct imaging, i.e., a camera directly recording a scene in a single step. This is precis.....»»
Single sideband modulation technique can relax the bandwidth restriction
As an ultra-wideband microwave signal, amplitude shift keying (ASK) can be used in many applications, such as electronic warfare, wireless communications and modern radar systems. Initially, ASK microwave signals are generated based on radio frequenc.....»»