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These tags can monitor your breathing

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new method for measuring breathing movements in patients with impaired lung function using radio frequency technology. The technique involves placing small tags on the chest wall, which can detect even slight differences in breathing movements and provide a detailed pict...

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalIEEE Access·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2026

Controlled laboratory study finds no evidence of stress or brain activity changes related to 5G exposure

Researchers conducted two triple-blind human studies using real 5G signals in the 26 GHz band, finding no measurable biological effects on stress responses or brain electrical activity. Cortisol and alpha-amylase levels remained stable across all sampling points, indicating no acute biological changes related to stress.

SourceBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)·JournalEnvironmental Research·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 10, 2025

A new “beaded” rhythm in the sun's radio song

A team from China uses the Chashan Broadband Solar Radio Spectrometer to record periodic beaded stripes during a large solar flare, revealing fast and small-scale processes in the Sun's atmosphere. The discovery sheds new light on the physical origins of fine spectral structures.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Physics Mechanics and Astronomy·TypeObservational study·DateOct 22, 2025

When lightning strikes: Gamma-ray burst unleashed by lightning collision

Researchers from The University of Osaka observed a rare phenomenon where lightning discharges accelerated electrons to near light speed, producing a gamma-ray flash. This study contributes critical data to understanding the mechanism behind these intense radiation bursts and their potential role in shaping Earth's atmosphere.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateMay 21, 2025

Radiation belt electron wisp inside South Atlantic anomaly due to terrestrial VLF transmitter observed by MSS-1

Scientists detected a 'wisp' precipitation with peak intensity inside the South Atlantic Anomaly, a region of weaker geomagnetic field and higher energetic particle flux. Ground-based VLF transmitter in Australia scatters electrons into this 'wisp', which is characterized by its peak intensity outside the anomaly.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·DateMar 25, 2025

Incheon National University develops advanced communication technology for faster, reliable 5G and 6G networks

Researchers at Incheon National University have developed a new AI-powered solution to improve high-speed users' connectivity in 5G and 6G networks. The method significantly reduces errors and improves data reliability by prioritizing key parameters such as angles and delays.

SourceIncheon National University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 6, 2025

Astronomers observe real-time formation of black hole jets for the first time

Astronomers have observed a phenomenon where a supermassive black hole forms plasma jets in real-time, marking the first-ever observation of this process. The discovery provides new insights into how black holes interact with their host galaxies and could help scientists understand the evolution of the universe.

SourceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeObservational study·DateJan 16, 2025

NUS researchers develop new battery-free technology to power electronic devices using ambient radiofrequency signals

A team of NUS researchers developed a compact and sensitive rectifier technology that uses nanoscale spin-rectifiers to convert ambient wireless radio frequency signals into DC voltage. The technology overcomes challenges in existing energy harvesting modules, enabling battery-free operation for small electronic devices.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 24, 2024

After 15 years, pulsar timing yields evidence of cosmic background gravitational waves

Researchers report evidence of a cosmic background of gravitational waves likely produced by the merger of supermassive black hole binaries. The signal is detected through millisecond pulsar observations and has implications for our understanding of the universe's large-scale structure.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 8, 2023

WVU faculty, students contribute to cosmic breakthrough uncovering evidence of low-frequency gravitational waves

Researchers from West Virginia University have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting evidence of low-frequency gravitational waves, which can only be perceived with a detector much larger than the Earth. The signal was detected using pulsar timing arrays and has significant implications for understanding spacetime dynamics.

SourceWest Virginia University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJun 29, 2023

Fermi kinetics transport program models high-speed semiconductor devices better, Journal of Applied Physics editor’s pick study says

Researchers compared two semiconductor simulation tools and found that the Fermi kinetics transport solver outperforms a commercial hydrodynamics software package in modeling electronic heat flow and electron temperature, particularly in high-speed applications. The custom-developed code converges faster and provides more consistent re...

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateDec 19, 2022

New model simplifies orbital radar trade-off studies for environmental monitoring

A new model developed by Skoltech researchers optimizes satellite radar system design, balancing performance characteristics with other mission parameters. The study identifies optimal designs for small satellite platforms, particularly in the 8-12 GHz and 4-8 GHz frequency bands.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalActa Astronautica·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 4, 2021

A Highly-Accurate and Broadband Terahertz Counter Eyes "Beyond 5G / 6G"

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology has developed a highly-accurate and wide-measurable band terahertz frequency counter. The counter's measurement uncertainty is less than 1 x 10^-16, making it suitable for various applications including high-resolution spectroscopy of ultracold molecules.

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·JournalMetrologia·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2021

Otago study aids understanding of invisible but mighty particles

Tiny charged electrons and protons have been studied by University of Otago scientists in a Geophysical Research Letters publication. By analyzing data from GPS satellites, the researchers found that EMIC waves can cause changes in the number of particles in Earth's radiation belts, affecting satellite orbits and atmospheric chemistry.

SourceUniversity of Otago·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMay 26, 2021

Fast radio bursts shown to include lower frequency radio waves than previously detected

A team of researchers from McGill University has made a groundbreaking discovery about fast radio bursts (FRBs), revealing that they include lower frequency radio waves than previously detected. The study used the combined capacities of two radio telescopes, CHIME and LOFAR, to detect FRBs at frequencies as low as 110 MHz, shedding new...

SourceMcGill University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateApr 16, 2021

Tracing the cosmic origin of complex organic molecules with their radiofrequency footprint

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science use a special approach to detect acetonitrile in a low-density region of the Sagittarius molecular cloud. They analyze radio wave absorption patterns to infer the presence of this complex organic molecule, shedding light on its distribution and potential role in the origin of life.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateAug 25, 2020