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25-year disease modeling breakthrough inspired by accordionist

Scientists at Texas A&M University have developed a novel pump capable of replicating blood flow waveforms under any condition, revolutionizing animal-free lab-on-a-chip technology. This breakthrough device enables the study of vascular diseases and could drive new drug discovery and space travel.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 21, 2026
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Riding the wave in disordered open systems: a universal rule that ties where waves go to how a spectrum looks

Researchers introduce a set of universal relations that connect spectrum shapes to wave behavior in one-dimensional disordered systems. The framework reveals a never-before-seen critical state where waves localize differently depending on direction, and shows how it can be tracked using a topological winding number.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 5, 2026

Miniscule wave machine opens big scientific doors

University of Queensland researchers have developed a microscopic 'ocean' on a silicon chip, allowing for the study of wave dynamics at an unprecedented scale. The device, made with superfluid helium, enables the observation of striking phenomena, including waves that lean backward and shock fronts.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2025
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

High-precision full waveform inversion imaging and its applications

Full Waveform Inversion (FWI) technology provides unprecedented precision in seismic imaging, breaking resolution limitations of traditional methods. It characterizes complex structures within the Earth's interior and offers higher-resolution subsurface models.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateMar 24, 2025

The unsolved mystery sounds of the Southern Ocean #ASA187

Researchers in New Zealand recorded repeating, quack-like sounds in the '80s that were likely a conversation between multiple animals. The sounds, known as Bio-Duck, have never been conclusively identified despite theories that they may be made by Antarctic Minke whales.

SourceAcoustical Society of America·DateNov 21, 2024

Wave scattering simulation unlocks potential for advanced metamaterials

Researchers at Macquarie University developed a new software package, TMATSOLVER, that accurately models complex wave scattering for metamaterial design. The tool enables rapid prototyping and validation of new metamaterial designs, accelerating research and development in this growing global market.

SourceMacquarie University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Developed a 21-language, fast and high-fidelity neural text-to-speech technology that works on smartphones

A novel, fast and high-quality neural text-to-speech model was successfully developed using a Transformer encoder + ConvNeXt decoder and MS-FC-HiFi-GAN. The model can synthesize one second of speech at high speed in just 0.1 seconds using a single CPU core, achieving eight times faster synthesis than conventional methods.

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 26, 2024

New technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors

Researchers have developed a new technique called burst sine wave electroporation (B-SWE) that can disrupt the blood-brain barrier around brain tumors without causing significant damage to healthy tissue. This method shows promise for treating aggressive brain cancers like glioblastoma, which currently have limited treatment options.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalAPL Bioengineering·DateJul 17, 2024
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

‘Check out’ that power

The Grid Event Signature Library provides an online collection of anonymized datasets containing waveforms, enabling utilities and research institutions to understand the increasingly complex grid. Machine learning can be trained to recognize waveforms that provide early warnings of equipment malfunction, preventing blackouts and damage.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalIEEE Access·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2024

UCF researcher clearing the way for smart wireless networks

Researchers are working on improving the quality of high frequency wireless networks. Dr. Murat Yuksel is hoping to realize the dream of unimpeded communication at distances near and far. He is developing a smart wireless network system using machine learning, which can fine-tune the networks' efficacy.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·DateJul 1, 2024

What waves know about their surroundings

Researchers at TU Wien have developed a theory to extract information from waves, allowing for precise measurements of objects in space. The theory reveals that the information content of a wave depends on its interaction with the object's properties, enabling customised waves to be generated for optimal information transfer.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2024
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

New study unveils stretchable high-resolution user-interactive synesthesia displays for visual–acoustic encryption

A research team at UNIST has developed a groundbreaking stretchable high-resolution multicolor synesthesia display that generates synchronized sound and light. This technology shatters preconceived boundaries in multifunctional displays, offering unparalleled optical performance and precise sound pressure levels.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateOct 12, 2023
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Acoustics researchers decompose sound accurately into its three basic components

Acoustics researchers have decomposed sound into its three basic components, whistles, clicks, and hisses, using ideas from auditory perception, fuzzy logic, and perfect reconstruction. The new method emerges as the winning way to decompose most sounds in a listening test.

SourceAalto University·JournalJournal of the Audio Engineering Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 11, 2023

Orbital angular momentum boosts multiplexed holography

Researchers have implemented Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) as an independent information carrier for optical holography, leading to OAM multiplexed holography. The new design approach, MHC-OAM, uses spatial light modulators to achieve multiramp helical conical beams with different parameters serving as information encryption or decryp...

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateJul 5, 2023

Towards a new antenna paradigm with waveform-selective metasurfaces

A team of researchers from Nagoya Institute of Technology introduced a new system using metasurfaces to create waveform-based selectivity in antennas. They demonstrated that their antenna design could selectively receive and transmit signals with different waveforms at the same frequency.

SourceNagoya Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2023
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Waves in the maze of no return

Researchers at TU Wien and the University of Rennes have created a method to calculate tailor-made anti-reflective structures that can be used to reduce wave reflections in various mediums. This technology has potential applications in improving wireless reception, imaging techniques, and even future mobile communications.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 14, 2022

Researchers illuminate structure of largest ultra-low velocity zone

Researchers have obtained a 3D structure of the largest-scale ultra-low velocity zone beneath the Pacific Ocean, measuring its height and lateral extent. The study reveals a mega-sized ULVZ with a shear velocity perturbation of around 10%, providing new insights into the dynamic evolution of the earth's lower mantle.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 9, 2022
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

Scientists show how AI may spot unseen signs of heart failure

A new AI-based computer algorithm created by Mount Sinai researchers can identify subtle changes in electrocardiograms to predict heart failure. The algorithm was 94% accurate at predicting healthy ejection fractions and 87% accurate at detecting weakened hearts, offering a promising alternative to traditional diagnosis methods.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalJACC Cardiovascular Imaging·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 18, 2021

Intelligent optical chip to improve telecommunications

The INRS team has developed an intelligent optical chip that uses autonomous learning approaches to generate optical waveforms, paving the way for further advances in telecommunications. The device can autonomously adjust to a user-defined target waveform with strikingly low technical and computational requirements.

SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·JournalOptica·DateOct 15, 2021

Shrinking waveforms on electrocardiograms predict worsening health and death of hospitalized COVID-19 and influenza patients

Researchers found that shrinking waveforms on electrocardiograms can help identify high-risk patients with COVID-19 or influenza, allowing for more aggressive monitoring and treatment. The study also showed that this technique may be particularly useful in overwhelmed systems where timely intervention is crucial.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalThe American Journal of Cardiology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 24, 2021
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Making waves in predicting aortic aneurysms and postpartum complications

A team of researchers is developing a smartphone-based device that can predict the size of aortic aneurysms and detect fluid overload in postpartum women. The device uses arterial waveforms, which can be easily recorded with a smartphone camera or smart scale, to provide a non-imaging solution for AA screening.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateAug 26, 2021
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Consensus statement on doppler waveforms

The document proposes standardized nomenclature for arterial and venous waveforms, aiming to improve communication amongst vascular professionals and ultimately enhance patient care. It covers various vascular territories throughout the body, including carotid, peripheral arterial, and renal circulation.

SourceSAGE·JournalVascular Medicine·DateJul 15, 2020
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Study reveals key factor in Himalayan earthquake rupture

The 2015 Gorkha earthquake's rupture length was likely controlled by spatial variations in the Main Himalayan Thrust, according to a new study led by Prof. BAI Ling from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research. The researchers used seismic waveforms and waveform modeling to determine source parameters and velocity structures.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 26, 2019

Data mining digs up hidden clues to major California earthquake triggers

A comprehensive new earthquake catalog has identified 1.81 million quakes in southern California, 10 times more than previously detected, providing a more precise picture of stress evolution in fault systems. The catalog will help researchers detect and locate quakes more precisely, identifying key physical and geographic details to pr...

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateApr 18, 2019

New method for high-speed synthesis of natural voices

Researchers created a new technique called neural source-filter (NSF) to synthesize high-quality speech waveforms resembling the human voice. NSF requires less data and parameter tuning compared to existing methods, resulting in comparable quality to WaveNet.

SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·DateFeb 5, 2019
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Making collective sense of brainwaves

KAUST researchers develop efficient method for collective estimation of brain signal spectral densities, enabling detection of correlations among brain regions. The approach uses clustering to reduce data dimensionality and visualizes similarity among time series.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalStatistics in Medicine·DateNov 1, 2018

Wearable ultrasound patch monitors blood pressure deep inside body

Researchers at the University of California - San Diego have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that can monitor central blood pressure in major arteries up to four centimeters below the skin. The device provides accurate, precise readings and has potential applications in real-time monitoring of patients with heart or lung disease.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·DateSep 12, 2018
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Spin-resolved oscilloscope for charge and spin signals

The Tokyo Institute of Technology and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation have developed a spin-resolved oscilloscope to measure charge and spin signals. The device enables the observation of spin-charge-separation processes, paving the way for future plasmonics and spintronics applications.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 13, 2017

NYU researchers technology banishes ambient babble from cochlear implants

Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed a novel noise reduction technology called SEDA, which tunes out ambient talkers and tunes in on the person the wearer wants to listen to. This algorithmic approach can improve speech clarity for those with hearing loss and has potential applications beyond cochlear implants.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·DateMay 3, 2016

Stanford scientists develop 'Shazam for earthquakes'

A new algorithm called Fingerprint And Similarity Thresholding (FAST) can identify previously overlooked microquakes in large databases of ground motion measurements, potentially helping predict larger quakes. By comparing seismic wave patterns, FAST finds weakly recorded earthquakes faster than conventional methods.

SourceStanford's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 4, 2015
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Physicist builds useful light source from harmonic generation

Researchers at Kansas State University are developing a way to enhance high-order harmonics to create powerful small tabletop light sources. They propose synthesizing two- or three-color laser fields to optimize harmonic intensity, potentially leading to new applications in science and technology.

SourceKansas State University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 2, 2014

Towards perfect control of light waves

A team at TUM has developed a glass-based detector that accurately determines the form of light waves in individual femtosecond pulses. The new detector simplifies measurements of ultrafast physical processes and enables the generation of stable attosecond light flashes with controlled shape.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Photonics·DateJan 13, 2014
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

New NIST method reveals all you need to know about 'waveforms'

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has introduced a novel calibration technique for entire waveforms, enabling more accurate measurements in oscilloscopes. This new method improves the characterization of diverse waveforms, particularly in high-speed devices, and offers potential cost savings in industries such a...

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement·DateOct 6, 2009

Purdue engineers use 'shaped' laser pulses in 'ultra-wideband' research

Researchers create laser pulses with specific shapes to produce signals with higher frequencies, enhancing image resolution and accuracy in detecting underground objects. The technique allows for precise control over radio frequencies, improving ultra-wideband communication systems.

SourcePurdue University·JournalIEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters·DateApr 5, 2005

UCLA researchers first to capture elusive lightning-quick waveforms

UCLA researchers have developed a revolutionary single-shot digitizer that captures lightning-quick pulses 50 times faster than the best commercially available digitizer. This breakthrough enables faster digitalization of signals and has significant implications for areas like particle physics, radar systems, and defense applications.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·DateMar 23, 2005
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Relativistic effects play major role in neutron star mergers

A powerful numerical simulation reveals that gravitational waves from merging neutron stars can be detected by highly specialized detectors. The simulation, which included relativistic radiation reactions, showed tidal arms forming during the merger, significantly altering the dynamics and energy of the event.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·DateJul 7, 1999