Articles tagged with Laboratory Equipment
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have received a $1.9 million grant to create a user-friendly version of OptIPuter, a global science networking platform. The new software aims to make it easy for scientists to collaborate and visualize data on ultra-high-resolution display panels.
Researchers have developed a new lab-on-a-chip test that detects DNA with excellent sensitivity, eliminating the need for amplification, and enabling wider use of DNA testing. The nanogap sensor technology overcomes current limitations of PCR-based tests, making it a faster and more practical alternative.
Scientists developed a novel electronic sensor array to rapidly detect DNA for disease diagnosis and biological research, with ultrasensitive detection capabilities and cost-effectiveness. The Nanogap Sensor Array technology has the potential to speed up efforts in detecting debilitating diseases such as cancer and infectious viruses.
Microbiologists at the University of Texas Health Science Center have discovered a cellular molecule called NOD2 that recognizes two common respiratory viruses and directs cells to mount a defense. The finding holds promise for new therapies against human RSV and influenza A, particularly among vulnerable populations.
NOAA has awarded over $1.2 million in grant funding to the Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) to develop and adopt effective sensors and sensor platforms for environmental monitoring. The goal is to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect the environment through enhanced coastal ocean resources stewardship.
The Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will receive $21.8 million in new funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, enabling the construction of an experimental station for studying matter in extreme conditions at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). The funding also supports upgrades and equip...
A 7-foot-tall SUDS machine sanitizes hard-to-clean hospital equipment in 30 minutes, removing bacteria and superbugs. The device is effective in reducing infections and saving healthcare dollars by reusing equipment.
Researchers at Clemson University will use AnyBody Modeling System to create detailed computer models of the human musculoskeletal system, exploring issues like hip replacements and seating comfort. The donation also includes tools to predict and assess implant performance and longevity, accelerating product development.
Researchers at Penn State's Center for Network-Centric Cognition and Information Fusion are working on a $1.2 million MURI grant to develop unified research on network-based hard/soft information fusion. The team will use data from various sources, including cell phones and social media sites, to improve data fusion capabilities.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique that uses sensors to monitor refrigerant temperature and estimate the amount of refrigerant in an air conditioning system, saving energy and reducing maintenance costs. The new method could be easily integrated into automotive and household air conditioners.
Researchers at Oklahoma State University will develop a miniature optical dating instrument (ODIN) for dating the surface of Mars. The ODIN utilizes optically stimulated luminescence (OSL), a geological dating technique, and aims to further our understanding of Martian climate and atmosphere conditions.
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a new solid-state nanopore sensor made from aluminum oxide, exhibiting superior mechanical properties and noise performance. The sensor can detect single molecules with signal-to-noise comparable to other technologies, opening doors for personalized medicine and advanced diagnostics.
A UC Davis team plans to extend the capabilities of a powerful new imaging tool called DTEM, enabling scientists to observe and record biological processes at the molecular level. The instrument could achieve resolutions 100 times greater than currently attainable for live processes.
The University of Cincinnati has developed a novel 'lab on a tube' monitoring device capable of continuously monitoring multiple physiological parameters in neurotrauma patients. The device, which can drain excess cerebrospinal fluid and deliver medications, aims to revolutionize patient care by enabling real-time monitoring.
Engineers at Purdue University and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a technique to monitor forces exerted on wind turbine blades, enabling real-time adjustments for optimal efficiency. The system aims to reduce catastrophic damage from high winds and improve overall wind turbine reliability.
The University of Washington's seaglider successfully operated for six months under the ice in Davis Strait, collecting data on fresh water exiting the Arctic. The record-breaking deployment contributes to understanding climate change impacts on ocean circulation.
Researchers at Medical College of Wisconsin developed a set of free tools called ViPDAC to combine with Amazon's cloud computing service, providing inexpensive processing time for proteomics data analysis. This makes it possible for more users to analyze their data in greater depth and learn more about the systems they're studying.
The Miller Cyberinfrastructure Laboratory has rolled out 'Magic,' a state-of-the-art computer system that aggregates costly computational resources, enabling researchers to solve previously unsolvable problems. The machine is cost-effective and thousands of times faster than traditional systems.
Researchers have developed new powerful software that reduces the time it takes to process brain mapping data from decades to a few months. This technology allows scientists to build brain maps from their desktops, enabling the exploration of traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, and epilepsy.
A novel framework reconstructs neural networks with high-throughput tools, accelerating brain mapping and enabling global collaboration. The technology enables the creation of terabyte-scale volumes and gigabyte-scale mosaics, providing a blueprint for healthy neural tissues.
Engineered sensors mimic the hair structures of blind cavefish, detecting underwater objects and navigation. The researchers found that adding a gel-like capsule improved sensitivity and detection range.
Researchers used the pursuit-evasion game 'Marco Polo' to create a system for controlling moving robots that can autonomously detect and capture other moving targets. The system, which uses multiple sensors and cell decomposition algorithm, has broad applications in security, environmental monitoring, and tracking endangered species.
Researchers have developed a new technology to detect explosives based on their unique thermal characteristics, enabling trace detection and differentiation between individual explosives. The system uses microfabricated bridges to probe thermal signatures of chemical vapors, allowing for high sensitivity and selectivity.
Researchers use new software to rapidly identify individual tigers and estimate populations by matching unique stripe patterns from camera trap photos. The software is up to 95% accurate in identifying tiger species from scanned photos, aiding tiger conservation efforts.
The Dakota model will enable managers and engineers to predict Li-ion battery behavior, optimize designs, and assess mission requirements. The model will also facilitate the development of new cell technologies and power subsystems.
Scientists at RIT are designing an optical sensor to fly in surveillance drones, tracking suspects and vehicles identified as threats. The sensor will collect only necessary data and adapt to different scenarios, providing more efficient sensing.
Peter Serlemitsos, a NASA astrophysicist, has made significant contributions to the development of X-ray detectors and telescopes. His work enabled decades of scientific advances in high-energy astrophysics, including pioneering instruments aboard OSO-8 and ASCA missions.
Using metagenomics, Yale scientists linked environmental factors to molecular changes in marine micro-organisms, revealing adaptations to temperature and salinity.
A team of researchers from Purdue University has developed a precise biosensor for detecting blood glucose and potentially many other biological molecules. The device, resembling a tiny cube-shaped tetherball, uses single-wall carbon nanotubes anchored to gold-coated nanocubes to conduct electrical signals.
The Department of Homeland Security has accepted PNNL to test and evaluate commercially available radiation detectors through its new GRaDER program. This will ensure emergency responders have the best tools available to detect radiation.
University of Florida researchers develop a new approach to lab-on-a-chip technology by harnessing biologically powered molecular forklifts. This innovation allows for the creation of 'smart dust' that can detect biological threats and other contaminants without the need for electricity or rinsing.
The University of Texas at Austin and its collaborators have been awarded a $6.8 million grant to develop two wireless monitoring systems for highway bridges. The system will continuously monitor cracks or defects in key structural components, enabling real-time assessment of bridge safety.
The University of Colorado at Boulder has been awarded a $6 million grant from NASA to build the Lunar Dust Experiment (LDEX), a high-tech lunar dust detector. The instrument will provide new information on lunar dust interactions with the moon's atmosphere and solar wind, as well as astronaut safety issues.
A partnership between RIT and Lockheed Martin has equipped US military vehicles with new systems monitoring technology to improve performance and environmental quality. The project also led to the creation of a spin-off company, LIBAN Inc, which aims to expand the use of software and hardware applications for commercial vehicle fleets.
Researchers at Ohio State University are developing a computerized surveillance system that can recognize suspicious behavior, track people's movements and help find lost individuals. The system uses intelligent video cameras, geo-referencing software and algorithms to analyze and model human behavior patterns.
Kansas State University engineers are creating an energy-harvesting radio that can transmit data wirelessly, eliminating the need for battery changes. The technology has potential applications in monitoring stress, temperature, and pressure on bridges and other structures.
The MARS Observatory is a deep-sea ocean observatory that allows researchers to continuously monitor the dark world of the deep sea. It enables real-time data and video transmission from instruments installed on the seafloor.
Researchers at UC San Diego are developing algorithms and software to analyze proteins in biological samples, addressing a global computational bottleneck. The project aims to improve routine blood tests, vaccine development, cancer diagnostics, and other biomedical challenges by deciphering thousands of proteins.
Researchers developed a single-sensor system using compressed sensing and randomized images, enabling real-time terahertz imaging. This technology could lead to inexpensive security cameras and breakthroughs in medicine, signal processing, and telecom.
A prototype sensor developed by NIST and CSM can detect tiny amounts of hydrogen accumulation in coated pipeline steel. The sensor's measurement sensitivity is exceptional, allowing it to identify levels below 1 ppm, significantly earlier than conventional analytical techniques.
UT Battelle has donated $47,500 in lab equipment and grants to Morgan, Roane, Scott, and Sevier counties to enhance math and science education. This will enable teachers to conduct hands-on experiments, increasing student participation and interest in scientific subjects.
A new computer program, Medical De-identification System (MeDS), can accurately and speedily remove patient identifiers from medical records while retaining essential data for medical research. MeDS has been successfully tested on large datasets and shows promise in resolving the complex issue of privacy vs. public good.
Researchers developed age-estimation software that uses facial attributes to determine a person's age, with an accuracy rate of 80% when estimating ages within 10 years
The detection of GRB 080913 marks the most distant gamma-ray burst ever seen, occurring 12.8 billion light-years away. This finding reveals that the universe was less than one-seventh its present age when the star exploded.
Development models for James Webb Telescope components have successfully passed temperature and vibration tests, allowing engineers to proceed with building actual instrument parts. The Mid-Infrared Instrument, which will operate between mid-infrared wavelengths of 5-28.5 microns, must be kept icy cold due to its extreme sensitivity to...
Stevens Institute of Technology has been awarded two grants from the National Science Foundation to support research and training in micro/nanoscale sensors, actuators, and devices. The grants will enable the team to develop advanced acoustic emission sensors with high sensitivity and conformability.
Emory University licensed its ERTb software to Syntermed for enhanced cardiac imaging, utilizing SPECT technology to diagnose coronary artery disease. The software improves image quality, accuracy, and patient outcomes in cardiovascular diagnosis and prognosis.
Scientists have developed a colour-coded bacteria system to quickly detect oil spills and pollution, providing a more environmentally friendly alternative to current methods. The technique uses harmless bacteria that can detect different chemicals and warn of spreading pollution.
Virginia Tech's satellite communications research led to the development of wireless technologies used by companies like Direct TV and Globalstar. The university's work also contributed to advancements in cellular communications, smart antenna technologies, and cognitive radios.
A new technology developed at Purdue University detects trace amounts of explosives, drugs, or other materials left behind in fingerprints. It can also distinguish between overlapping fingerprints, a difficult task for current optical forensic methods.
Researchers have developed a sensor array that can conform to irregular surfaces, enabling the creation of an eye-shaped camera with improved image quality. The technology has promise for applications such as advanced health monitors and prosthetic devices.
Scientists have created the world's first all-integrated sensor circuit based on nanowire arrays, combining light sensors and electronics made of different crystalline materials. The method can be used to reproduce numerous devices with high uniformity.
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified MDA-5 as the primary immune sensor that detects norovirus infections. The discovery may lead to the development of a treatment that prevents or reduces infection, particularly for individuals with common genetic variations that make them more susceptible.
The NIH is providing $33.3 million for 20 High-End Instrumentation grants, supporting the purchase of advanced research equipment costing over $750,000. These grants aim to enable new discoveries and treatments in disease areas such as heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's.
Researchers have been awarded $4 million to develop software for multithreaded supercomputers, enabling faster analysis of complex problems like power grid stability and biological networks. The new machines can handle large, random datasets more efficiently than traditional systems.
Scientists create model nanocatalyst with controlled molybdenum sulfide nanocluster size and structure. This innovation enables designing more efficient nanocatalysts for hydrodesulfurization processes, reducing pollution from natural gas and petroleum products.
Goddard is launching multiple space missions in the upcoming year, focusing on upgrading the famous Hubble Space Telescope and studying powerful gamma-rays. The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) will also make global observations of the region beyond the termination shock, exploring the galactic frontier.
The WebAnywhere service reads aloud web text on any computer with speakers or headphones, making it accessible to the visually impaired. Users can access the internet without installing special screen-reading software, eliminating the need for local technical support.
Scientists have developed a new technique to identify organic matter in Martian soils using ultraviolet light. The method, which uses polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), has the potential to detect signs of life on Mars and could be used on future missions.
The University of Colorado at Boulder returned nearly $3 million in cost savings to NASA for the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) satellite mission. The SORCE mission, launched in 2003, was controlled from CU-Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics and provided critical measurements of solar variation.