Tomographic measurement of dielectric tensors
A research team reported the direct measurement of dielectric tensors of anisotropic structures including the spatial variations of principal refractive indices and directors. The group also demonstrated quantitative tomographic measurements of vario.....»»
Muon g-2 experiment result represents world"s most precise measurement yet of the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon
The Muon g-2 collaboration has announced their much-anticipated updated measurement. The new result aligns with the collaboration's first result, announced in 2021—and it's twice as precise. In fact, it's the most precise measurement ever made usin.....»»
A high-precision flatness measurement for cryogenic mosaic focal plane arrays
A research team led by Professor Wang Jian, the deputy chief designer of the Wide Field Survey Telescope (WFST) and a faculty member of the State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Detection and Nuclear Electronics of the School of Physics, University of Scie.....»»
Working out with Apple Watch? These smart scales sync weight with iPhone [August 2023]
Apple Watch can help you stay motivated to exercise and improve your health, and 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 the.....»»
Muon g-2 doubles down with latest measurement, explores uncharted territory in search of new physics
Physicists now have a brand-new measurement of a property of the muon called the anomalous magnetic moment that improves the precision of their previous result by a factor of 2......»»
Researchers use SPAD detector to achieve 3D quantum ghost imaging
Researchers have reported the first 3D measurements acquired with quantum ghost imaging. The new technique enables 3D imaging on a single photon level, yielding the lowest photon dose possible for any measurement......»»
Reviewing recent advances in metasurface design with intelligent optimization methods
Electromagnetic (EM) wave front modulation has important significance in both scientific research and industrial applications. However, conventional dielectric materials have limited choices of dielectric constants. In addition, large dimensions and.....»»
Working out with Apple Watch? These smart scales sync weight with iPhone [July 2023]
Apple Watch can help you stay motivated to exercise and improve your health, and 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 th.....»»
USDA launches effort to upgrade climate data tracking
The Agriculture Department will use $300 million to improve its measurement, verification and tracking of carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions as it moves ahead with climate-smart agriculture and forestry efforts, Agriculture Secretary T.....»»
Linux could be 3% of global desktops. What happened to Windows?
Linux gains (or loses), Windows slumps, macOS jumps—it's been quite a year. How can you argue against these numbers? (credit: 20th Century Fox / Aurich Lawson) According to one measurement by one firm, Linux reached 3......»»
Quantum proton billiards: ATLAS experiment reports fundamental properties of strong interactions
The quantum nature of interactions between elementary particles allows drawing non-trivial conclusions even from processes as simple as elastic scattering. The ATLAS experiment at the LHC accelerator reports the measurement of fundamental properties.....»»
Consumers more likely to use virtual apparel try-on software if interactive
While more and more people are shopping online, purchasing clothes on the internet poses a unique challenge: What if it doesn't fit? The apparel industry's latest solution is virtual try-on sessions that allow consumers to share photos or measurement.....»»
New technology enhances measurement reliability of methane gas emissions from rice paddy fields
The joint research team of Dr. Namgoo Kang from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) and Dr. Minseok Kang from the National Center for Agro Meteorology (NCAM) has developed a novel technology that enhances the reliability of.....»»
Team improves spectral analysis and measurement of X-ray crystal spectroscopy for future fusion reactors
A research team led by Prof. Lyu Bo from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved the diagnostic accuracy of X-ray Crystal Spectroscopy (XCS) and investigated a series of fusion reactor-related spectral.....»»
Expand your Apple Health data with these smart blood pressure monitors
Over the years, Apple has vastly expanded the Health app on iPhone with ways to track weight, fitness, and much more. Earlier this year, we broke down the best smart scales for syncing weight with iPhone. Another measurement that can integrate with.....»»
Advanced detection technology developed for vertical profile of aerosol light scattering and absorption
Researchers led by Prof. Zhang Weijun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have achieved the first in-situ measurement of the vertical profile aerosol single scattering albedo (SSA). The study was published.....»»
Fast magnetic imaging with diamond-based quantum sensor technology
Microscopic imaging of magnetic fields, enabled by quantum sensing, allows the measurement of the unique magnetic fingerprint of objects. This opens the door for fundamentally new applications in various fields such as materials testing or biomedicin.....»»
Looking at the development and use of human body-based measurements across cultures
A trio of cognitive scientists and culturist researchers at the University of Helsinki has taken a look at the development and use of human body-based measurement systems across multiple cultures. In their paper published in the journal Science, Roop.....»»
Keysight joins TSMC OIP 3D Fabric Alliance
Keysight Technologies, dedicated to supplying electronics test/measurement equipment and software, has recently become a member of the TSMC Open Innovation Platform (OIP) 3D Fabric Alliance formed to accelerate 3D IC ecosystem innovation and readines.....»»
This is the first X-ray taken of a single atom
SX-STM enables detection of atom type, simultaneous measurement of its chemical state. Enlarge / An image of a ring-shaped supramolecule where only one Fe atom is present in the entire ring. (credit: Saw-Wai Hla) Atomic.....»»
Leveling up scanning electron microscope measurements for chip manufacturing
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and KLA Corporation, a provider of inspection and measurement systems for the semiconductor and related industries, have improved the accuracy of scanning electron microscope.....»»