Articles tagged with Laboratory Equipment
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded a $2.1 million grant to the University of California at Berkeley's Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics to advance dark energy research through the BigBOSS project. BigBOSS aims to study dark energy with unprecedented precision using revolutionary technologies.
Curiosity rover analyzed its first solid sample of Mars using the Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument suite. The analysis included separating molecules, identifying chemicals, and detecting volatiles and isotopes to search for signs of life.
The CSIRO sensor uses technology similar to mineral deposit detection, providing valuable geological information and avoiding unnecessary drilling. The device has the potential to help clear landmines and renew exploration efforts at abandoned sites.
A team of NASA engineers has created a low-cost, easy-to-apply sprayable paint that adsorbs gaseous molecules and prevents them from adhering to instrument components. The new technology overcomes limitations of existing techniques, providing a more effective solution for protecting sensitive satellite instruments and spacecraft.
Researchers from PNNL develop new algorithm to identify similar patterns in data, reducing processing time by seconds. A software called Bamboo is also presented, which translates MPI code to speed up data-crunching and reduce communication bottlenecks.
Researchers develop novel sensor systems using RFID and sensors to monitor human activity, enabling timely assistance for older people living independently. The system adapts to individual routines and context-aware reasoning, producing alerts when necessary.
A new 'lab on a chip' developed by Brigham Young University researchers can detect extremely low concentrations of molecules, allowing for potential disease diagnosis. The device uses capillary action and receptor-lined pipes to measure molecule concentrations, providing an alternative to conventional lab equipment.
PaR-PaR allows researchers to create complicated protocols for robots within an hour after minimal training. The language is based on computer science principles and enables sharing of robotic protocols across laboratories.
Tropical Depression 19 shows a distinctive backwards letter 'C' structure in its strongest thunderstorms. The National Hurricane Center notes the depression has a small but persistent cluster of deep convection near its center.
The SwRI Solar Instrument Pointing Platform (SSIPP) is a portable unit that will fly on new commercial manned suborbital craft, providing a stabilized view of the Sun to small instruments. SSIPP aims to reduce costs and accelerate innovation in space instrumentation by delivering common infrastructure and conditioned optical beams.
The university will extend its world-class structural biology facilities by developing a state-of-the-art instrument for the new synchrotron user facility. The grant aims to provide detailed structural information that can benefit the entire scientific community.
Cohen's research reveals that when the mind wanders, so too do our perceptual abilities, with a significant decrease in ability to detect subtle changes. Her method allows for measuring the effect of internal states on behavior, offering new insights into attention and perception.
Researchers have created two innovative technologies to detect behavioral markers in children with autism. An eye-tracking system using gaze-tracking glasses and facial-analysis software can automatically measure eye contact, while a wearable system using accelerometers monitors problem behaviors. These tools aim to improve understandi...
Researchers found that warmer temperatures than usual can save energy in data centers, with potential benefits for system reliability. The study suggests that most organizations could run their data centers hotter than currently recommended, saving up to 5% of energy consumption.
Researchers at ORNL have discovered a strain relaxation phenomenon in cobaltites that can lead to defect-free thin films. This breakthrough could enable the creation of advanced materials for fuel cells, magnetic sensors, and other energy-related applications.
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute will collaborate to develop a wearable, pocket-sized device warning firefighters of toxic gases. The sensor aims to reduce line of duty injuries and deaths caused by hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide.
Researchers are using open-source Arduino microcontrollers and 3D printers to create their own lab equipment, reducing costs by thousands of dollars. This DIY approach is making science more accessible to schools and universities, enabling more discoveries with limited budgets.
NASA's Global Hawk aircraft and satellites closely monitored Tropical Storm Nadine's development, capturing detailed data on wind patterns, rainfall rates, and storm structure. The storms were analyzed using a combination of NASA satellites, including TRMM, GOES-13, and Aqua.
The new version of OpenGeoDa provides enhanced capabilities for exploratory spatial data analysis and spatial modeling, including space-time analysis and real-time links between maps and graphs. Researchers can track changes in spatial patterns over time and assess the effect of policy interventions.
The MAVEN mission is transitioning to its final phase ahead of launch on November 18, 2013. The spacecraft and instruments are nearing completion, with a focus on getting everything ready for launch and making science measurements on the Martian upper atmosphere.
A new ultra-sensitive biosensor can identify single virus particles in solution, revolutionizing early disease detection. The technique detects smaller viruses like Polio and antibody proteins, which could diagnose diseases earlier and speed up treatment.
WPI will develop miniaturized wireless sensors to detect early signs of blood loss, and create algorithms to process signals from those sensors to measure seven physiological parameters. The project aims to save the lives of soldiers wounded on the battlefield with wearable sensors and smartphone technologies.
Researchers at Montana State University discovered a gene mutation in male moths that allows them to detect subtle changes in female pheromones. This adaptation enables males to find females despite scent changes over time.
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL have developed Halide, a new programming language that simplifies image-processing algorithms and improves performance. The language automates code-optimization procedures, reducing the need for manual tweaking and allowing for significant speedups.
A Caltech-led team reports on the first high-resolution observations of the 2012 Sumatra earthquake, which ruptured along multiple faults at nearly right angles. The study provides fresh insights into the possibility of complex earthquakes occurring elsewhere, including California's San Andreas fault.
A study at Stanford University reveals the mechanical mechanisms in living cells, showing that cadherin-catenin-actin structure exerts force inside and between cells in living tissues. This understanding could have implications for biological processes such as tissue development, tumor growth, and complex organism formation.
The ONR Rough Rhino system tracked over 600 vessels of interest during the recent AMLEP operation, culminating in 24 boardings by maritime security teams. The system provided a comprehensive maritime domain awareness picture for dark and light targets.
Researchers have discovered a triboelectric generator that can produce small amounts of electricity from motion, using flexible polymer materials. The device can be used to supplement power produced by nanogenerators and may offer a new way to create active sensors for touch-sensitive devices.
The Suomi NPP satellite is now providing 'direct broadcast' data to users in real-time, enabling quick evaluation of regional events such as forest fires and flooding. This data is used by organizations like the USDA Forest Service to produce fire mapping products and inform decision makers.
Project 1640 has achieved unprecedented high-contrast imaging, revealing celestial objects 1 million to 10 million times fainter than the star at its center. The instrument can darken speckles far beyond any previous capability, effectively carving a dark square in the speckle background centered on the star.
The European Space Agency has adopted the largest astronomy collaboration to build the Euclid satellite, which will study the dark universe with great precision. The mission will trace the distribution and evolution of dark matter and dark energy throughout the Universe.
The Euclid mission, a collaboration of nearly a thousand scientists, aims to study the distribution and evolution of dark matter and dark energy using state-of-the-art instruments. The UK Space Agency has funded £8.5M for the development of scientific instruments and the Science Ground Segment.
The UK Space Agency has invested £11.5M in the Solar Orbiter mission, which will discover how the Sun creates and controls the heliosphere by flying closer than ever before to the Sun. The mission will study the Sun's magnetic field and solar activity, including coronal mass ejections that can affect Earth.
The James Webb Space Telescope has received its first mid-infrared instrument, the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), allowing scientists to study cold and distant objects in greater detail. MIRI's capabilities will help distinguish the oldest galaxies from more evolved objects, enabling researchers to understand the birthplaces of stars.
A severe weather outbreak on June 1, 2012, generated 9 weak tornadoes across Maryland. NASA's Aqua satellite and NOAA's GOES-13 satellite provided critical information about the storm's movement and intensity, including cloud temperatures and heights.
Researchers at Concordia University have developed 3D drawing tools for a software system called Sandde, which allows artists to work intuitively by drawing in thin air. The project aims to bring new dimensionality to visual art, facilitating the free movement of artists as they add 3D layers to their work.
Researchers developed a computer software that combines ancient practices with modern medicine by analyzing images of the tongue, indicating potential health issues. The software distinguishes between tongues showing signs of hot or cold zheng, which is associated with various symptoms such as fever, chills and loose stool.
Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center are developing an infinitely smaller segmented mirror, called the Multiple Mirror Array (MMA), that will revolutionize space-based telescopes. The MMA promises to detect, image, and characterize planets beyond our solar system from a high-altitude balloon.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory warn that current sensor technologies are not optimized for real-world conditions, posing risks to the nation's food and water supplies. Developing more effective sensors is crucial to address safety concerns, particularly in complex environments.
The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has delivered magnetometers for NASA's Mars Atmosphere And Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission. The instruments will measure the magnetic field on Mars, helping scientists understand particle motion and the solar wind's interaction with the planet's atmosphere.
A five-year grant from the US Army will support research on multiscale modeling of electronic materials. The University of Utah-led consortium aims to design new materials that can reduce the weight and increase the energy efficiency of devices, enabling soldiers to carry more equipment without excessive battery weight.
Researchers at NIST developed a new protocol for communicating with biometric sensors over wired and wireless networks using web services. This protocol, WS-BD, simplifies setting up and maintaining secure biometric systems by enabling interoperability among devices.
Touché, a new sensing technique, monitors capacitive signals across a broad range of frequencies to detect complex touch events and recognize body configurations. This enables objects to sense how they are being touched, enhancing everyday interactions.
Researchers developed a novel solution to produce entangled photon pairs using an integrated circuit, making quantum technologies more accessible. The breakthrough could lead to faster data sorting and solve complex computational problems, potentially leading to new gadgets.
A new sensor developed at MIT can accurately measure the ripeness of fruits by detecting tiny amounts of ethylene gas. The sensor has the potential to help grocers and food distributors reduce waste and spoilage, with estimates suggesting a 30% reduction in losses.
A kinesiology research team at UMass Amherst will investigate how heavy loads affect soldiers' survivability, injury likelihood, and mission performance. The study, funded by the Navy Health Research Center, will also have practical implications for firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Researchers at ORNL have discovered a new theory explaining unusual properties in bismuth samarium ferrite, a lead-free material for sensors and ultrasound machines. The team used electron microscopy to map atomic structure and found flexoelectricity behind the observed behavior.
Researchers at UC San Diego are conducting a two-week series of tests on the world's largest outdoor shake table to assess a five-story building's resilience to earthquakes and fires. The tests aim to improve understanding of nonstructural systems' performance during earthquakes, with a focus on medical centers.
Researchers have developed a miniature sensor that uses self-sealing valves to collect pristine atmospheric samples, improving computer climate models. The novel design employs an inexpensive microvalve situated above the sample chamber, allowing for low-cost distribution and minimizing contamination.
Researchers at Purdue University found that popular free apps spend up to 75% of their energy tracking user location, sending info to advertisers and downloading ads. A new tool called eprof analyzes app energy consumption, revealing a way to improve energy efficiency by reducing power drain in interactive programs.
MIRI, the Mid-Infrared Instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope, offers unparalleled capabilities for studying distant galaxies, star formation, and planetary systems. Its spectrometer and camera enable scientists to analyze an object's physical properties and image its shape and structure.
Scientists developed a fast, simple, accurate way to detect nitroaromatic compounds like TNT in saltwater, freshwater, and other liquids. The device can detect concentrations as low as 33 parts per trillion and has potential uses in detecting water pollution.
Visual HABIT software helps predict crystal properties in different chemical environments, reducing early-stage laboratory research and development costs. The technology enables companies to adopt a 'bottom-up' approach to product design in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fuel sectors.
In 2012, areas usually covered in snow are bare due to La Niña conditions and a strong Arctic Oscillation. The resulting snow cover is significantly lower than in 2011, with the Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, and East Coast experiencing less snow.
Researchers from the University of Reading have designed a novel sunlight-measuring tool to detect cloud boundaries with greater precision. The device uses the natural swinging motion of a rising weather balloon to distinguish between clouds and clear air.
The NRL has developed a humanoid robot called the Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR) to fight fires on ships. The robot features enhanced multi-modal sensor technology, allowing it to navigate through narrow passages and interact with humans.
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed nanotube-based sensors that can perform lab tests in minutes, speeding diagnosis and treatment while reducing costs. The technology has almost tripled the speed of prototype nano-biosensors and holds potential for applications in medicine, toxicology, and environmental monitoring.
Researchers have developed a low-cost, origami-inspired paper sensor that can test for diseases like malaria and HIV. The sensor is easy to produce, assemble, and use, making it suitable for point-of-care testing in resource-constrained areas.
Tropical Storm Irina weakened due to interaction with southwestern Madagascar and wind shear. The storm is expected to intensify over the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel before making landfall.
The US Department of Homeland Security's Container Security Test Bed allows for the rapid testing of novel detection technologies for explosives, drugs, and other illicit substances in cargo containers. This facility enables researchers to simulate real-world conditions and evaluate the effectiveness of different sensor systems.