Quadruple fusion imaging via transparent ultrasound transducer
A quadruple fusion optical and ultrasound imaging system has been developed that allows diagnosis of eye conditions or tumors or to see the environment inside the body using a transparent ultrasound transducer......»»
Enhancing plant growth tracking with satellite image fusion techniques
The capacity to accurately monitor the timing of vegetation growth phases, known as land surface phenology (LSP), at fine spatial scales is critical for understanding ecosystem functions and managing natural resources. Despite advancements, the spars.....»»
An ultracompact multimode meta-microscope
Versatility and miniaturization of imaging systems are of great importance in today's information society. Microscopic imaging techniques have always been indispensable for scientific research and disease diagnosis in the biomedical field, which is a.....»»
"Shear sound waves" provide the magic for linking ultrasound and magnetic waves
A team led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has succeeded in creating a strong coupling between two forms of waves—magnons and phonons—in a thin film. Importantly, they achieved this at room temperature, o.....»»
Plasma fusion: Adding just enough fuel to the fire
How much fuel can we add to the fire while still maintaining control? Metaphorically speaking, that's the question one team at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has been asking themselves lately......»»
Researchers identify new method to boost laser processing resolution
Focusing a tailored laser beam through transparent glass can create a tiny spot inside the material. Researchers at Tohoku University have reported on a way to use this small spot to improve laser material processing, boosting processing resolution......»»
Testing begins on sensitive neutrino detector for nonproliferation and fundamental physics
Neutrinos and antineutrinos are nearly massless particles produced in many nuclear reactions, including the fission of uranium in nuclear power plants on Earth and the fusion reactions at the core of the sun......»»
Toward continuous reservoir monitoring from space
Most satellites are placed in orbit on 5-to-10-year missions to accomplish many tasks. One of the many functions of the satellites carrying a Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) is to monitor water reservoirs around the world. A sig.....»»
Pushing back the limits of optical imaging by processing trillions of frames per second
Pushing for a higher speed isn't just for athletes. Researchers, too, can achieve such feats with their discoveries. This is the case for Jinyang Liang, Professor at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), and his team, whose resea.....»»
Using polarization to improve quantum imaging
Quantum imaging is a growing field that takes advantage of the counterintuitive and "spooky" ability of light particles, or photons, to become linked, or entangled, under specialized circumstances. If the state of one photon in the entangled duo gets.....»»
YouTube will make it easier to identify AI generated videos
YouTube has announced that they will start labeling videos that might have been generated using AI, making it more transparent for viewers. The post YouTube will make it easier to identify AI generated videos appeared first on Phandroid. T.....»»
Harnessing AI and advanced imaging for precision plant stress management
Plant phenotyping is key to improving crop production, especially as global food demands rise. Recent advances in AI and imaging sensor technologies offer promising methods for early and accurate plant stress detection, overcoming the limitations of.....»»
Harnessing hyperspectral imaging and machine learning for rubber tree nutrient management
Rubber trees are essential for natural rubber, and require precise nutrient management. Traditional methods for assessing nutrient levels are expensive and destructive, but near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral techniques offer a promising nondestructive.....»»
Enhancing rapeseed maturity classification with hyperspectral imaging and machine learning
Rapeseed oil, a vital oilseed crop facing growing global demand, encounters a significant challenge in achieving uniform seed maturity, owing to asynchronous flowering. Traditional maturity assessment methods are limited by their destructive nature......»»
Ultra-flat optics for broadband thermal imaging
Long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) imaging holds critical significance across many applications, from consumer electronics to defense and national security. It finds applications in night vision, remote sensing, and long-range imaging. However, the conv.....»»
Researchers prove fundamental limits of electromagnetic energy absorption
Electrical engineers at Duke University have determined the theoretical fundamental limit for how much electromagnetic energy a transparent material with a given thickness can absorb. The finding will help engineers optimize devices designed to block.....»»
Only 13% of medical devices support endpoint protection agents
63% of CISA-tracked Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) can be found on healthcare networks, while 23% of medical devices—including imaging devices, clinical IoT devices, and surgery devices—have at least one known exploited vulnerability, acc.....»»
Polarization-sensitive tomography made easy with tensorial tomographic Fourier ptychography
In the realm of medical imaging, there are quite a few different techniques to extract information from biological tissue based on its different interactions with visible light. Over the past decade, there has been a massive surge in research focusin.....»»
Secrets of cell division revealed by cutting-edge imaging technique
A study by Fena Ochs, new Group Leader and Associate Professor at Biotech Research & Innovation Center (BRIC) University of Copenhagen, delves deep into the intricate world of cell division. The study, published in Science, sheds light on the role of.....»»
Study shows inverting fusion plasmas improves performance
To become commercially viable, fusion power plants must create and sustain the plasma conditions necessary for fusion reactions. However, at high temperatures and densities, plasmas often develop gradients in those temperatures and densities. These g.....»»
HoloLens 2 swapped for Apple Vision Pro in UK spinal fusion operation
A surgical assistant in London switched from HoloLens 2 to Apple Vision Pro for an operation and described it as a groundbreaking change.Surgery team with (left) an Apple Vision Pro (source: London Independent Hospital val the Daily Mail)Apple has st.....»»