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UH engineers issue hot take on cold-steel: Finding hidden damage requires radar, AI

Researchers have developed a new framework to detect possible damage in concealed cold-formed steel construction framing materials, utilizing ground-penetrating radar and artificial intelligence. The technology allows for rapid detection of damage, enabling inspectors to verify only flagged spots without removing walls or cladding.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalJournal of Computing in Civil Engineering·DateMar 5, 2026

New method to measure 5G radiation from mobile phones and base stations

Researchers measured RF-EMF levels in various environments in Switzerland, finding exposure increases with population density. Exposure was highest when using the phone for maximum data download or upload, with average levels reaching up to 16 mW/m².

SourceBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)·JournalEnvironmental Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 2, 2025

The world's strongest ionizing terahertz radiation

A team of scientists has created the world's strongest terahertz fields, achieving a peak intensity of 9 x 10¹³ W/cm². This breakthrough enables novel nonlinear terahertz-matter interactions and opens up new opportunities for studying plasmas and utilizing terahertz-driven forces.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateMay 28, 2024
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