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Smartphone eye photos may help detect anemia in children

Researchers developed a new method that uses simple grayscale eye photos to predict anemia in children. The technique analyzes patterns and textures in the conjunctiva of the eye, avoiding problems caused by different light conditions or camera models.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalBiophotonics Discovery·DateApr 21, 2025
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Turning silver to gold: A diacetylene derivative-based metallic luster materials

Scientists create diacetylene derivative-based luster materials with tunable colors and metallic lusters, opening new possibilities for applications in jewelry, printing inks, and cosmetics. The developed material can express a golden luster selectively using light irradiation, minimizing environmental footprint and weight.

SourceChiba University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 30, 2024

Say ‘aah’ and get a diagnosis on the spot: is this the future of health?

A computer algorithm has achieved a 98% accuracy in predicting different diseases by analyzing the color of the human tongue. The proposed imaging system can diagnose various health conditions, including diabetes, stroke, and COVID-19, using a simple and affordable method.

SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalTechnologies·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2024
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Greek Island was home to Bronze Age purple dye workshop

A Bronze Age purple dye workshop has been found on the Greek island of Aegina, featuring tools, ceramics, and snail shells that reveal the production process. The site provides insights into Mycenaean culture and trade during the Late Bronze Age.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateJun 12, 2024
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

AI tool outperforms prior methods in colorectal cancer analysis

Researchers developed an AI tool for automatic colorectal cancer tissue analysis, refining neural networks to offer faster and more precise classification. The tool's public accessibility aims to spur further advancements and breakthroughs in colorectal cancer research.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 24, 2023

Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis studies make advances in spatiotemporal pharmacometabolomics, plasma proteome profiling, and hepatocellular carcinoma therapeutics

Researchers developed new methods for detecting drug-induced hepatotoxicity using 3D cell cultures and mass spectrometry imaging, identifying biomarkers and effective interventions. A zeolite-based protein corona method was also used to characterize plasma proteins, enabling the identification of low-abundance proteins and their potent...

SourceCactus Communications·JournalJournal of Pharmaceutical Analysis·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 26, 2023
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

Keeping the light from fading

Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed a new calibration method to compensate for variations in illumination while scanning stained-glass windows. This approach can help capture the colors of cultural artifacts in a lifelike way, even with long scanning times.

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalInternational Journal of Computer Vision·DateMar 25, 2022

Paint the town

A team of scientists from Osaka University developed a machine learning method for classifying the type of building and its primary façade color using deep learning models applied to street-level images. This work may assist in fostering neighborhood cohesion and support urban renewal by providing tailored street-view datasets.

SourceOsaka University·JournalISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information·DateAug 31, 2021
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Tool that more efficiently analyzes ocean color data will become part of NASA program

Researchers developed a machine learning-powered platform, OC-SMART, to process ocean color in satellite images, solving a 30-year-old problem in retrieving data from coastal regions and open ocean areas. The tool provides useful data on chlorophyll concentrations and phytoplankton presence, helping to understand the ocean's state.

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·JournalRemote Sensing of Environment·DateFeb 24, 2021

Fluorine enables separation-free 'chiral chromatographic analysis'

Researchers developed a platform for rapid chiral analysis, producing chromatogram-like output without separation. The method effectively resolved a wide range of chiral molecules, including pharmaceuticals and biomolecules.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateJul 2, 2020

Simple device monitors health using sweat

Researchers at Penn State and Xiangtan University developed a device that analyzes sweat for biomarkers like pH and glucose to monitor health conditions. The single-opening device reduces evaporation and allows for on-the-spot analysis using a colorimetric approach.

SourcePenn State·JournalLab on a Chip·DateJun 23, 2020

One minute simultaneous analysis of pungency components in kimchi

A new analysis method developed by the World Institute of Kimchi allows for the rapid detection of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in kimchi, reducing analysis time from an hour to just 53 seconds. This technique improves detection sensitivity by 4,230 times and 2,382 times compared to conventional HPLC methods.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalFood Chemistry·DateJun 15, 2020
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Juvenile ornamentation in American coots

A study by Bruce E. Lyon and Daizaburo Shizuka found that juvenile ornamentation in American coots helps parents determine which chicks will benefit most from care and nutrition. The researchers discovered that later-hatched, redder chicks received preferential treatment and increased food portions from their parents.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 30, 2019

Gallium-based solvating agent efficiently analyzes optically active alcohols

A KAIST research team has developed a gallium-based metal complex enabling the rapid chiral analysis of alcohols using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. This new method can determine enantiomeric excess within minutes, benefiting researchers in organic chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournaliScience·DateNov 14, 2019

New research could provide better food and faster analysis of blood tests

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new method for analyzing gas chromatographic data using deep learning, allowing for faster and more accurate results. This technology has the potential to improve food quality control, detect food fraud, and enhance patient care by analyzing blood samples.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalTalanta·DateAug 15, 2019
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Researchers create smartphone system to test for lead in water

Researchers have created a low-cost smartphone system using nano-colorimetry and dark-field microscopy to detect lead in tap water. The system can identify concentrations as low as 5 parts per billion, posing a significant risk to health, especially for young children.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·DateSep 26, 2018
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

Increasing the diversity of marketable raspberries

Raspberries are sought after for their health benefits, with growing demand for novel fruit colors. Researchers found that different colored raspberries have distinct postharvest qualities, including decay incidence and juice leakage rates.

SourceAmerican Society for Horticultural Science·JournalHortScience·DateApr 28, 2014

Study shows breath analysis could help diagnose pulmonary nodules

A pilot study found that breath testing can accurately discriminate between benign and malignant pulmonary nodules. The technique, using volatile organic compounds and chemical nanoarrays, identified 53 malignant and 19 benign nodules with high accuracy.

SourceInternational Association for the Study of Lung Cancer·JournalJournal of Thoracic Oncology·DateSep 15, 2012

Consumers prefer products with few, and mostly matching, colors

In a study by Ohio State University, consumers preferred to use few colors for an entire shoe design, with an average of only four colors used. They also favored identical or similar colors for different elements, avoiding contrasting color combinations. A small minority chose to highlight one element with a contrasting color.

SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Consumer Psychology·DateJan 5, 2011

Fabric softener sheets repel gnats

A recent study published in HortScience found that Bounce fabric softener sheets can repel adult gnats, with a mean proportion of fungus gnat adults collected being significantly lower in sample compartments containing dryer sheets. The study attributed the effect to volatile compounds such as linalool and beta-citronellol.

SourceAmerican Society for Horticultural Science·JournalHortScience·DateDec 15, 2010

Powerful pumpkins, super squash

Researchers have developed a less-expensive method to measure carotenoids in pumpkins and squash, which are rich in antioxidants. The study found strong correlations between colorimetric values and carotenoid content, enabling breeders to create new varieties with improved nutritional value.

SourceAmerican Society for Horticultural Science·JournalHortScience·DateNov 4, 2009
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Measuring nitrate concentrations in leafy green vegetables

A recent study published by the American Society for Horticultural Science found that conventional methods for measuring nitrate concentrations in plant tissue are often time-consuming, expensive, and impractical. The researchers developed a new method using rapid potentiometric and colorimetric techniques to measure nitrate concentrat...

SourceAmerican Society for Horticultural Science·JournalHortTechnology·DateSep 8, 2009

Credit-card-sized platform for volatile compound analysis CAREER project goal

A credit-card-sized gas chromatography platform is being developed to analyze volatile compounds in seconds, enabling faster diagnosis and monitoring of diseases like diabetes and breast cancer. The new architecture, named GC Matrix, will separate complex compounds using MEMS technology, improving speed, portability, and power efficiency.

SourceVirginia Tech·DateFeb 18, 2008

Did early Southwestern Indians ferment corn and make beer?

Ancient and modern pot sherds found in New Mexico indicate possible fermentation of corn, potentially predating Spanish arrival. Gas chromatography analysis suggests similarities between ancient and Tarahumara Indian brews, but definitive proof elusive.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·DateDec 5, 2007

Color analysis rapidly predicts carbon content of soil

Scientists discovered that soil color can be as accurate as laboratory tests in predicting carbon content. The study found that typical description colors done by a soil scientist were nearly as effective in predicting SOC values as the more expensive method of deriving colors by a chroma meter.

SourceAmerican Society of Agronomy·JournalSoil Science Society of America Journal·DateMar 12, 2007
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

New chemical instrument uses advanced missile technology

The new system can analyze many samples within seconds, nearly 5,000 times faster than other technology in screening samples of catalysts that react with liquids. It will speed up the analysis of combinatorial chemistry samples and reveal molecular mechanisms involved in gas-solid catalysis.

SourcePurdue University·JournalJournal of Combinatorial Chemistry·DateMay 1, 2000