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Computational method provides faster high-resolution mass spectrometry imaging

Researchers at the Beckman Institute created a subspace mass spectrometry imaging approach to accelerate data acquisition without sacrificing quality. This technique can detect biomolecules across a wide range of sizes and has implications for analytical chemistry, clinical studies, and neurochemical research.

SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalJournal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry·DateDec 10, 2020

Improving quantum dot interactions, one layer at a time

Researchers at Osaka City University have found a way to fine-tune quantum resonance in layered structures of quantum dots, leading to improved charge transport and potential applications in solar cells. The breakthrough involves controlling the distance between quantum dot layers using short ligands and polyelectrolytes.

SourceOsaka City University·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 20, 2020

To make a better sensor, just add noise

Penn State researchers discovered that adding background noise can enhance weak signals in manmade sensors, a phenomenon common in the animal world. This technique, known as stochastic resonance, can be used to detect other signals with low energy consumption and space requirements, making it suitable for deployment in IoT applications.

SourcePenn State·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 3, 2020

Loop, resonate, and accelerate!

Researchers identified a new role for bi-directional connections in accelerating communication between brain regions. By creating loops, these connections can establish resonance and amplify signals, reducing the need for synchronization and increasing network efficiency.

SourceUniversity of Freiburg·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateAug 21, 2020

Learning from fish and flags to inform new propulsion strategies

A team of researchers has discovered a connection between resonance and nonlinearity in swimming performance, revealing potential new bio-inspired propulsion strategies. By understanding the passive dynamics at play when vehicles move through air or water, they aim to enhance performance while reducing energy consumption.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics·DateApr 29, 2020

Non-invasive method to predict brain pressure

Researchers at Shinshu University School of Medicine have developed a non-invasive method to predict intracranial pressure (ICP) by measuring the brain's natural resonance frequency (NRF). The NRF is strongly correlated with ICP, allowing for accurate predictions without inserting a catheter or sensor inside the skull.

SourceShinshu University·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 1, 2020

New technique for in-cell distance determination

Researchers from the University of Konstanz and partners demonstrate a new technique for in-cell distance determination using RIDME, overcoming limitations of traditional methods such as DEER. This approach provides essential structural information about biomacromolecules under native conditions, enabling analysis without inserting or ...

SourceUniversity of Konstanz·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateMar 19, 2019

Doubly-excited electrons reach new energy states

Physicists have characterised higher energy levels reached by electrons in resonance with positronium ions, a complex three-particle system. The new model provides guidance for experimentalists to observe these resonant structures, potentially leading to breakthroughs in atomic and nuclear physics.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateNov 13, 2018

The constructive role of noise

Researchers discovered coherent resonance and stochastic resonance in an excitable semiconductor superlattice, enabling faster detection of weak signals. This breakthrough can be used to extract information from noisy data, analyze astronomical observations, and process image signals.

SourceUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 4, 2018

Putting noise to work

Researchers have demonstrated that noise can induce coherence resonance in nonlinear systems, allowing for the detection of weak signals without a reference signal. The results show promise for developing passive lock-in amplifiers with reduced integration times and operating range.

SourceForschungsverbund Berlin·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 27, 2018

When it comes to antennas, size matters

Researchers have developed a new approach to designing antennas that can construct devices with antennas up to 1,000 times smaller than current ones. This technology enables the creation of miniaturized antennas for cell phones and other wireless communication devices, opening up new possibilities in the biomedical field.

SourceNortheastern University·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 29, 2017

Bending hot molecules

A novel study reveals a method for controlling hot molecule reactions using precise temperature modulation and degree of bending. The researchers found that resonant energy positions decrease as molecular bending increases, affecting interaction likelihood with electrons.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateMay 18, 2016

Acoustic imaging with outline detection

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new type of acoustic imaging device that extracts contour information during measurement, creating detailed outline images of objects. The method uses evanescent waves and is useful for quickly recording relevant information about objects.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 21, 2015

Exotic particle confirmed

Physicists confirm existence of exotic dibaryon made up of six quarks, a complex particle that could open door to new physical phenomena. The discovery was made using the WASA-at-COSY collaboration and has been published in Physical Review Letters.

SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 6, 2014

Sounding tall

Researchers found that listeners can accurately determine the relative heights of speakers just by listening to them talk, thanks to specific sounds produced in the lower airways. The key clue lies in subglottal resonances, which become progressively lower with increasing height.

First supper is a life changer for lizards

Researchers found that young lizards' early meals significantly impact their lives, influencing dispersal, growth, and survival. A single meal also affects reproductive success two years later, highlighting the importance of fleeting moments in shaping individual and population evolution.

SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·DateJul 3, 2013

Primate of the opera: What soprano singing apes on helium reveal about the human voice

A study published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology found that singing gibbons use the same vocal techniques as professional soprano singers. The research reveals a physiological similarity between gibbon and human voices, suggesting that complex vocal abilities evolved in humans were not due to unique modifications.

SourceWiley·JournalAmerican Journal of Physical Anthropology·DateAug 23, 2012

Random noise helps make signals clearer

A new model shows that stochastic resonance occurs when the potential has sufficiently steep walls, but breaks down otherwise. This phenomenon could contribute to improving image resolution and understanding of biological systems.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateDec 6, 2011

Fighting prejudice through imitation

A study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that watching a person from a different race perform actions reduces implicit prejudice. By mimicking these movements, individuals can activate brain mechanisms contributing to empathy and lower their levels of prejudice.

SourceUniversity of Toronto Scarborough·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·DateOct 3, 2011