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.....»»
Black families growing up on either side of the tracks have same economic outcomes, says study
For many, neighborhoods that offer children access to better resources, less crime and less violence often result in better opportunities for healthier and more prosperous lives. Indeed, researchers studying the effects of moving to "opportunity neig.....»»
DNA barcoding identifies the plants a person has eaten
What people say they've eaten and what they've actually eaten are often two very different lists of foods. But a new technique using DNA barcoding to identify the plant matter in human feces may get at the truth, improving clinical trials, nutrition.....»»
Novel spectroscopic technique for exploring relaxor–ferroelectric materials
The exploitation of polarization or charge separation in ferroelectric materials has led to remarkable advances in various fields, such as the development of new ultrasound diagnostic devices. Prominently, these ferroelectric materials have led to pi.....»»
Researchers report on a new technique for cooling membranes with lasers
Using a new technique, researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in cooling a small membrane down to temperatures close to absolute zero using only laser light. Such extremely cooled membranes could, for instance, find applications in hig.....»»
Geologists use artificial intelligence to predict landslides
A new technique developed by UCLA geologists that uses artificial intelligence to better predict where and why landslides may occur could bolster efforts to protect lives and property in some of the world's most disaster-prone areas......»»
How changing our diet can have unexpected negative economic, social and environmental impacts
Switching to a healthier diet not only reduces your risk of disease, it also improves the sustainability of our food system. But eating healthier also has indirect consequences that can lead to unexpected economic, social and environmental side effec.....»»
How to create custom Apple Fitness+ plans with iOS 17
Getting specific and putting commitments on a calendar are two great ways to build consistency in working toward goals. With iOS 17 and watchOS 10, Apple is leveraging both of those tactics to help you get healthier with the ability to make custom A.....»»
Satellites Keep Photobombing Space Images. Astronomers Need a Fix
A new technique could aid Hubble Space Telescope users, but the problem will get worse for observatories on Earth......»»
Researcher 3D prints world"s smallest wineglass with new method
Researchers have 3D-printed the world's smallest wine glass with a rim smaller than the width of a human hair. But the idea wasn't to cater to extremely light drinkers. Rather, the glass was printed to demonstrate a new simplified technique for creat.....»»
Toyota unleashes generative AI to meld vehicle design with engineering principles
Toyota Research Institute executives said Tuesday they've developed a generative AI technique that ensures early design sketches incorporate engineering parameters......»»
Figuring out how to make the healthiest potato chips on the planet
Researchers have now found out how to stop the formation of harmful acrylamides when deep-frying potatoes to make potato chips......»»
Researchers create new imaging technique based on photoswitchable Raman probe
There are various ways to image biological samples on a microscopic level, and each has its own pros and cons. For the first time, a team of researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, have combined aspects from two of the leading imag.....»»
Apple Watch and Fitness+ helping Nate become ‘a healthier, happier person’ after losing 100 lbs
Apple Watch saves lives, and it’s not just by making SOS calls and detecting heart conditions. Sometimes the motivates someone in just the right way to change their life through a months-long fitness journey. more… The post Apple Watch and Fit.....»»
Fiddler Auditor: Open-source tool evaluates the robustness of large language models
Fiddler Auditor is an open-source tool designed to evaluate the robustness of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) models. LLMs can sometimes produce unwarranted content, potentially create hostile responses, and may dis.....»»
New technique in error-prone quantum computing makes classical computers sweat
Despite steady improvements in quantum computers, they're still noisy and error-prone, which leads to questionable or wrong answers. Scientists predict that they won't truly outcompete today's "classical" supercomputers for at least five or ten years.....»»
Sonodynamic immunotherapy proves effective in pancreatic cancer treatment
Ultrasound is a promising technique for treating cancer. Unlike laser light, used in photodynamic cancer therapy, ultrasound waves can reach deep into tissue—up to 12 cm—to treat deep tumors without damaging healthy cells. A team of researchers r.....»»
Ants have a specialized communication processing center that has not been found in other social insects
Have you ever noticed an ant in your home, only to find that a week later the whole colony has moved in? The traps you set up catch only a few of these ants, but soon, the rest of the colony has mysteriously disappeared. Now, a study published in the.....»»
Satellites keep photobombing space images. Astronomers need a fix
A new technique could aid Hubble Space Telescope users. Enlarge / A Hubble image of a pair of colliding galaxies, with a satellite trail running through it. (credit: Space Telescope Science Institute; NASA) Throngs of sa.....»»
Meat processing plants: What factors are critical for survival?
Meat processing plants in the U.S. have garnered considerable public attention in recent years, often focusing on production and labor issues. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the vulnerability of large, concentrated plants, as major shutdowns led t.....»»
Researchers develop novel technique for in-situ detection of gas-phase active intermediates in photocatalysis
Prof. Pan Yang and Associate Researcher Liu Chengyuan, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), have achieved significant progress in detecting intermediates in methane photoc.....»»