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NIST method uses radio signals to image hidden and speeding objects

Researchers at NIST developed a method using radio signals to image hidden and speeding objects, enabling real-time imaging around corners and through walls. The technique has potential applications in public safety, tracking hypersonic objects, and improving space debris detection.

Computer vision: TU Graz researchers define new state of the art

Researchers developed algorithms to solve curvature-dependent image processing problems using convex optimization, inspired by Euler's elastic curves and Gestalt laws of perception. The new models perform as well as current deep-learning algorithms but provide a deeper understanding of the structures learned.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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'Unmaking' a move: Correcting motion blur in single-photon images

A new algorithm corrects motion blur in single-photon images, allowing for high-quality pictures even with multiple objects moving independently. The approach accurately estimates individual object motion and groups pixels by similar motion, enabling deblurring of each region independently.

The sensitive brain at rest

Researchers found that highly sensitive individuals' brains show activity suggesting depth of processing after emotionally evocative tasks. This trait is associated with a heightened appreciation of beauty and deeper bonds with others.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Capturing all of light's data in one snapshot

Researchers at Duke University and other institutions are developing a 'super camera' capable of capturing all types of information carried by light, including polarization, depth, phase, coherence, and incidence angle. The project aims to create an imaging system that can handle sensing and processing simultaneously, streamlining size...

Engineering the boundary between 2D and 3D materials

An international team has developed a way to image the interface between 2D and 3D materials, revealing details of atomic configurations and orientations. This breakthrough enables control over the electronic properties of atomically thin materials.

New journal to push the boundaries of biological imaging

The new journal, Biological Imaging, provides an interdisciplinary forum for quantitative and computational imaging in life sciences, covering topics like microscopy, image acquisition, and machine learning. The journal aims to drive cross-fertilization across research applications and inspire innovative work.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Ultracompact metalens microscopy breaks FOV constraints

Researchers have developed an ultracompact metalens array that enables wide-field microscope imaging with large field of view and high resolution. The metalens-integrated imaging device (MIID) achieves compact architecture and working imaging distance in the hundreds of micrometers, paving the way for real-world applications.

Material found in house paint may spur technology revolution

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new device that more efficiently processes information using non-volatile computer memory. The breakthrough could revolutionize technologies like voice recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving by reducing energy consumption.

PLUS takes 3D ultrasound images of solids

Researchers developed a new technology called PLUS to produce high-resolution 3D images of defects in metallic structures. This innovation uses non-destructive techniques to study structural integrity and identify potential flaws.

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Lensless light-field imaging through diffuser encoding

A novel modality for computational light-field imaging using a diffuser as an encoder has been developed, enabling lensless imaging with adjustable spatio-angular resolutions. This approach avoids the resolution limitation of traditional sensors, allowing for viewpoint shifting, post-capture refocusing and depth sensing capabilities.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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'Little brain' or cerebellum not so little after all

New research using ultra-high-field MRI reveals the cerebellum has a surface area equal to 80% of the cerebral cortex's surface area, challenging the long-held idea that it is smaller. This expansion is linked to human behavior and cognition evolution, enabling the processing of complex concepts like language and abstract reasoning.

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Unravelling complex brain networks with automated 3D neural mapping

KAIST researchers developed an algorithm for automated 3D brain imaging data analysis, enabling precise and quantitative mapping of complex neural circuits. The new technology allows for accurate comparison of brain data from different animals and improves the accuracy and consistency of analysis results.

High-speed atomic video

A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo has successfully captured high-speed atomic video at 1,600 frames per second using a powerful electron microscope and highly sensitive camera. This achievement is 100 times faster than previous experiments and enables the observation of previously inaccessible details.

Decrappifying brain images with deep learning

A team of researchers, led by Uri Manor at the Salk Institute, used deep learning to develop a new approach for super-resolution microscopy. By training a neural network on high-resolution images, they were able to improve the resolution of microscope images, enabling better understanding of brain cells and their behavior.

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December's SLAS technology feature article now available

Researchers developed an automated platform using exclusive liquid repellency microdrops for lossless single-cell isolation, identification and retrieval. The system combines a robotic liquid handler, microscopic imaging system and real-time image-processing software to enable rapid hands-free isolation of rare cellular samples.

Exposing office distractions and effects on worker productivity

Researchers found that minute facial sweating can measure stress during knowledge production, while presenting views to management is more stressful than producing them. The study also revealed that spell checkers save time in long writings and that neurotic individuals perform better with email distractions.

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Why, sometimes, we don't see what we actually saw

Researchers found that the brain's inability to process information quickly enough can lead to a bottleneck in visual processing, resulting in missed stimuli. By reducing interference between feedforward and feedback signals, they observed improved detection and categorization performance.

Researchers develop unified sensor to better control effects of shock waves

A new unified shock sensor developed by researchers at Yokohama National University can quickly and accurately detect and dissipate shock waves. The sensor combines imaging processing with compressible flow theory to predict the behavior of shock waves, offering improved efficiency and precision in computational fluid dynamics.

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Camera can watch moving objects around corners

The new camera system uses a high-powered laser to capture reflected light from objects around the corner, allowing for real-time monitoring of movement in 3D. This breakthrough enables faster and more accurate tracking of objects beyond visible light spectrum, with applications in autonomous cars and robots

When a fix for one vision problem causes another

Researchers discovered that monovision can cause significant misperceptions of distance and 3D direction, particularly with moving objects. By analyzing the effects of blur differences on visual processing, they found that a darker lens can cancel out the negative impact of monovision.

Deciphering how the brain encodes color and shape

A new Salk study found that neurons selectively respond to particular combinations of color and shape, rather than extracting them separately. This breakthrough challenges the long-held notion that color and shape are processed in the early stages of vision.

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Novel denoising method generates sharper photorealistic images faster

Researchers developed a novel method for producing higher-quality images and scene designs in less time by using a deep-learning-based approach that considerably cuts the noise in images. The method results in sharper images with intricate details, including complex lighting components.

Outsmarting deep fakes: AI-driven imaging system protects authenticity

Researchers at NYU Tandon developed an AI-driven imaging system that can spot manipulated photos and videos with a detection rate of over 90%. The system introduces digital watermarks into images during acquisition, which are sensitive to manipulation. This approach optimizes image integrity and authentication, making it difficult for ...

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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Virtual time-lapse photos can capture ultrafast phenomena

Scientists developed Virtual Frame Technique (VFT) to generate thousands of images of fast phenomena, using conventional photos from any device. VFT performs better than high-speed cameras and has been used for various applications, including droplet impacts and fracture mechanics.

Toward automated animal identification in wildlife research

A new method uses machine learning to automate the process of preparing digital photos for analysis, allowing researchers to identify individual animals by their unique markings more efficiently. The system will accelerate studies on giraffe populations and can be applied to other species with similar identifying patterns.

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How the brain learns during sleep

Researchers found that brain activity patterns during sleep can reveal which memories are stored and which forgotten. The brain reactivates memory traces during certain sleep phases, especially when gamma band activity from deep processing is reactivated during ripples in the hippocampus, leading to later recall of images.

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Past experiences shape what we see more than what we are looking at now

Researchers found that brain activity patterns shift towards stored representations of clear images, suggesting that past experiences play a significant role in perception. The study used fMRI to analyze how the brain processes blurred images and found that higher-order circuits were more affected by clear image-induced shifts.

Ecology and AI

Researchers from Harvard University and others demonstrated that deep learning can identify animal images with 99.3% accuracy, automating a laborious process. The technology has the potential to revolutionize fields like wildlife ecology and conservation.

Making data matter

Researchers create physical objects from imaging datasets using a new data processing method that preserves fine details and allows quick distinction between parts. This innovation aims to make 3D printing more accessible and allow anyone to print nearly anything.

MIT researchers develop virtual-reality testing ground for drones

MIT engineers create a new virtual-reality training system for drones, enabling vehicles to navigate through an empty physical space while 'seeing' a rich, virtual environment. The system, dubbed Flight Goggles, reduces the number of crashes that drones experience in actual training sessions.

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Man vs. machine?

Recent studies by Case Western Reserve University's Anant Madabhushi show that his diagnostic imaging lab's 'deep learning' computers can accurately diagnose heart failure and detect various cancers. The machines offer valuable tools for pathologists and radiologists, helping them become more efficient in their work.

Learning to see

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital developed an artificial intelligence technique, AUTOMAP, that enables the production of high-quality images in less time and with lower doses. This approach uses deep learning to automatically determine the correct image reconstruction algorithm, allowing for instant feedback during scanning.

Technique to see objects hidden around corners

The Stanford team has developed an efficient algorithm to process final images from non-line-of-sight imaging, overcoming a significant challenge in capturing 3-D structure of hidden objects. The system can produce images of out-of-view objects in under a second and is computationally efficient enough to run on regular laptops.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Hybrid optics bring color imaging using ultrathin metalenses into focus

Scientists at the University of Washington created a hybrid optics system combining ultrathin metalenses with computational processing to produce high-efficiency full-color images. This innovation overcomes the narrow wavelength range limitation of traditional metalenses, enabling improved image quality and resolution in various applic...