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.....»»
Quantum-enhanced detection for chip-scale wireless communications
The demand for fast data sharing and processing has sparked a race for greater bandwidth in wireless communication systems. This is described by Edholm's Law, which states that bandwidth and data rates roughly double every year and a half. As our wir.....»»
New audio technique used for census of California Spotted Owls in the Sierra Nevada ecosystem
For the first time, researchers have estimated the spotted owl population across the entire Sierra Nevada ecosystem. The analysis, which was led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's K. Lisa Yang.....»»
Shoot animated photos and video with iPhone thanks to the new app ‘Cinemin’
Ever wanted to create vibrant animated footage with your iPhone? A new app called Cinemin is here to do just that. It comes with real-time video/photo capture, media import, on-device processing, and a commitment to artist integrity by not using gene.....»»
Producing carboxylic acids using an environmentally friendly technique
Polyamides are present in many different products, such as ropes for mountaineering, parachutes of nylon, and materials for 3D printing. Dicarboxylic acids are used as chemical building blocks for these polyamides. However, their production has been.....»»
Researchers create detailed map of Waiwhetu Aquifer, technique could improve worldwide access to coastal freshwater
For the first time, NIWA used several techniques to map and understand the Waiwhetu Aquifer. This is a reservoir of drinking water that lies beneath the Hutt Valley and Wellington Harbor, and it releases freshwater from deep under the seabed via natu.....»»
COVID pandemic led to positive changes in dating culture in young adults, researcher finds
The COVID-19 pandemic provided young adults with a positive respite from societal pressure, a Northeastern study says, giving young women a greater sense of independence and demonstrating possible healthier and more inclusive dating scripts. The stud.....»»
Scientists develop sustainable method to produce lactic acid for industrial food production with waste jackfruit seeds
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a sustainable and more effective technique for making lactic acid by using discarded jackfruit seeds. Lactic acid plays an indispensable part in the industrial production and preservation of nearly all the.....»»
Researchers develop oversampled channelization technology for radio astronomy wideband digital signal
The wideband receiving system of large radio observation equipment obtains a great number of real-time astronomical signals, and the signal preprocessing, transmission, processing and storage have become urgent issues in their operation......»»
Sweet corn yield at the mercy of the environment, except for one key factor
A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has identified the top factors accounting for yield variability in processing sweet corn (used for canned and frozen products), including.....»»
New gene-editing technique offers path to precision therapies
PNP editing is emerging as a versatile and programmable tool for site-specific DNA manipulations. An innovative genome-editing technique could enhance the delivery, specificity and targeting of gene-modifying tools for treatments......»»
IBM team builds low-power analog AI processor
Huge arrays of phase-change material perform in-memory processing. Enlarge (credit: IBM) Large language models, the AI tech behind things like Chat GPT, are just what their name implies: big. They often have billions of.....»»
Study reveals inconsistency in nanoindentation testing using different Berkovich indenters
Nanoindentation testing is a high-precision instrumented indentation test technique that has the advantages of non-destructive testing and simplicity. However, researchers found that when testing the same sample with different Berkovich indenters, in.....»»
Linux Empowering Financial Data Processing in Trading: A Multitasking Marvel
In the fast-paced world of finance, where microseconds can spell the difference between profit and loss, the role of technology is pivotal. Among the unsung heroes driving this technological revolution is Linux, the open-source operating system that.....»»
Researchers develop novel technique for sniffing out toxic algae blooms
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new way to monitor the danger associated with algae blooms: "sniffing" the water for gases associated with toxins......»»
Cutting-edge imaging technique shines light on how DNA strands stack up
In a new study, researchers at the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have used a novel imaging technique to pinpoint how strongly adjacent bases—the building blocks of DNA—stack up on top of each other in a single st.....»»
Save up to $1,579 on Apple products this week during B&H"s latest sale
MacBook and Mac mini models dominate this week's B&H Photo deal roundup, with several models sporting significant savings. Save upwards of $1,579 on performance-minded machines that take computer processing to the next level.B&H Photo's weekly Apple.....»»
Universal linear processing of spatially incoherent light through diffractive optical networks
Information processing with light is a topic of ever-increasing interest among optics and photonics researchers. Apart from the quest for an energy-efficient and fast alternative to electronic computing for future computing needs, this interest is al.....»»
Scientists develop efficient spray technique for bioactive materials
Rutgers University scientists have devised a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products. Such a technique could pave the way for a new era of transdermal medication, including shot-.....»»
Ray tracing vs. path tracing — which is the best dynamic lighting technique?
Ray tracing and path tracing are two advanced lighting effects that are making modern games look amazing, but which is better and how do they work?.....»»
Nanoscale material offers new way to control fire
High-temperature flames are used to create a wide variety of materials—but once you start a fire, it can be difficult to control how the flame interacts with the material you are trying to process. Researchers have now developed a technique that ut.....»»