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Science News for April 10, 2022


Real-time molecular imaging of near-surface tissue using Raman spectroscopy

A new Raman spectroscopy system allows for real-time molecular imaging of near-surface tissue, providing detailed biochemical distributions for disease tissue differentiation. The technique offers high spatial resolution and can be used for clinical diagnostics and molecular boundary demarcation.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateApr 10, 2022
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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More than half of clinical trials do not report race/ethnicity data

A new study found that less than half of clinical trials reported race/ethnicity data, with minorities underrepresented despite efforts to increase diversity. Industry-funded studies had the greatest gaps in enrolling minority participants.

SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Americas·DateApr 10, 2022

New protein discovery reveals the mechanisms of nitrogen assimilation in plants

Scientists have discovered a novel protein NDB1 that inactivates MYB1, a key regulator of nitrogen assimilation in plants. This finding could lead to improved biomass production and crop yields by manipulating NDB1. Researchers are now exploring the potential to boost plant growth through NDB1 manipulation.

SourceTohoku University·JournalFrontiers in Plant Science·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 10, 2022

Discovery: A strain of algae may accelerate the industrial transition from the use of polluting gray hydrogen to environmentally friendly green hydrogen

A new strain of algae has been identified that can produce green hydrogen gas via photosynthesis on an industrial scale. This breakthrough could accelerate the transition to environmentally friendly green hydrogen and reduce pollution. The researchers also plan to develop methods to increase production rates and reduce costs.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalCell Reports·DateApr 10, 2022
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Sharks lose their natural response with prey if not frequently rewarded

Researchers at Flinders University found that sharks can learn to avoid wasting time and energy on inaccessible food sources. The study, published in Animal Behaviour, reveals the decline of shark's natural response to prey when reward frequency is decreased or non-existent.

SourceFlinders University·JournalAnimal Behaviour·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 10, 2022

How do waves form in the sea?

Tel Aviv University researchers develop innovative model that explains wave formation, tested in complex experiments. The model takes into account all unstable harmonics and limitations of previous models, providing high reliability for describing physical situation.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 10, 2022

Structural color printing via polymer-assisted photochemical deposition

Scientists create microstructures that control light to display colors with high contrast using a novel additive manufacturing process. The team prints blue, green, yellow, and orange pictures on flexible substrates, including water bottles.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateApr 10, 2022
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Innovative technology will use smart sensors to ensure vaccine safety

Researchers developed innovative smart sensors to test new vaccines, revealing significant discrepancies between subjective self-reports and objective measurements. The study found that side effects escalate over the first 48 hours and then stabilize, with parameters returning to pre-vaccination levels.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalCommunications Medicine·DateApr 10, 2022

Good gene therapy comes in small packages

Researchers developed a MOF-based system for delivering DNA into target cells, overcoming challenges in gene therapy. The tiny structures protected genetic cargo and helped ferry it into the nucleus, where gene activity takes place.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalJACS Au·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 10, 2022
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Spatial modulation of nanopattern dimensions by combining interference lithography and grayscale-patterned secondary exposure

Researchers developed a novel approach combining interference lithography and grayscale-patterned secondary exposure to create high-throughput nanopatterning on a wafer-scale area. This method enables precise control of feature sizes, overcoming challenges in mainstream approaches.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateApr 10, 2022