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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.

AI transforms label-free photoacoustic microscopy into confocal microscopy: A new frontiers in cell imaging technology

Researchers developed an AI-powered technology that transforms low-resolution, label-free images into high-resolution, virtually stained ones without fluorescent dyes. This innovation delivers stable and accurate cell visualization, overcoming limitations of traditional imaging methods.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 16, 2025

Optical imaging technique offers more precise diagnosis of sleep apnea

A recent study has explored a new imaging approach that uses swept-source optical coherence tomography to visualize the upper airway with high precision. By integrating computational fluid dynamics, researchers were able to identify areas of turbulence and pinpoint obstruction sites, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment pla...

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalBiophotonics Discovery·DateJan 7, 2025

Highly sensitive transparent ultrasound transducer for photoacoustic and ultrasound endoscopy in live pigs

Researchers developed an ultra-compact transparent ultrasonic transducer for simultaneous high-resolution ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging. This technology improves diagnostic sensitivity by providing detailed information about tissue vasculature, thereby enhancing early cancer detection.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 16, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

3D snapshots unveil the intricate dance of RNA folding

Scientists have captured 3D snapshots of individual RNA nanoparticles in motion, showcasing the dynamic and intricate folding process. This breakthrough uses advanced electron microscopy to study RNA's flexibility, enabling new insights into its structure and potential applications in molecular medicine.

SourceAarhus University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 25, 2024

Megapixel fluorescence microscopy through scattering layers made simple

Researchers introduce a new approach for megapixel-scale fluorescence microscopy through complex scattering media, resolving high-resolution images without requiring specialized equipment. This technique efficiently corrects distortions caused by light scattering, enabling clear imaging of dense targets.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 20, 2024

Metalenses harness AI for superior performance

Researchers have developed a deep-learning-powered metalens imaging system that overcomes limitations of traditional metalenses. The system pairs a mass-produced metalens with an image restoration framework driven by AI to achieve aberration-free, full-color images while maintaining compact form factor.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateNov 15, 2024

Novel artificial intelligence-based method for pathological diagnosis of hereditary kidney diseases

Researchers developed an AI-based method to analyze kidney lesions in female patients with Alport syndrome, predicting renal prognosis and guiding treatment interventions. The approach uses a modified stain and deep learning to detect basement membrane lesions, showing a positive correlation with proteinuria concentration.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·DateOct 30, 2024
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.

KAIST succeeds in the real-time observation of organoids using holotomography​

A Korean research team has successfully observed living organoids in real time at a high resolution using holotomography. The technology allows for long-term observation of dynamic changes and precise analysis of organoid responses to drug treatments.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalExperimental & Molecular Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 15, 2024

New neural framework enhances reconstruction of high-resolution images

A novel approach to overcome limitations of traditional methods, NeuPh uses local conditional neural fields to reconstruct high-resolution phase information from low-resolution measurements. It provides robust resolution enhancement and outperforms existing models in accuracy.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateSep 5, 2024

New imaging device improves ear disease diagnosis

A new imaging device that combines optical coherence tomography (OCT) with traditional otoscopy improves diagnostic capabilities for hearing clinics. The integrated device provides detailed views of the eardrum and middle ear, enabling more accurate diagnoses and treatment.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateAug 23, 2024
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.

New microscope offers faster, high-resolution brain imaging

Researchers developed a new two-photon fluorescence microscope that captures high-speed images of neural activity at cellular resolution, providing insights into brain function and neurological diseases. The microscope uses an adaptive sampling scheme to image neurons in real time, reducing damage to brain tissue.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica·DateAug 15, 2024

Innovative method for 3D quantitative phase imaging

Researchers at UCLA have developed a wavelength-multiplexed diffractive optical processor that enables all-optical multiplane quantitative phase imaging. This approach allows for rapid and efficient imaging of specimens across multiple axial planes without the need for digital phase recovery algorithms.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJul 26, 2024

Toward a quantum electron microscope: a compact pulse hollow cone hybrid TEM/SEM by CityUHK to revolutionize electron microscopy

A team from City University of Hong Kong has designed a compact hybrid transmission and scanning electron microscope that can operate at room temperature, offering high-resolution imaging capabilities without cryogenic temperatures. The new system reduces radiation damage to samples and provides improved image contrast using pulse elec...

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·DateJul 24, 2024

Pioneering the cellular frontier

Researchers from Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed an effective way to image a single cell using multiple techniques, providing significant implications in medicine and agriculture. The team used advanced X-ray imaging technologies to capture high-resolution images of the cellular structure and chemical processes within cells.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 23, 2024
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.

Time-of-flight resolved stimulated Raman scattering microscopy using counter-propagating ultraslow Bessel light bullets generation

Researchers have developed a novel time-of-flight resolved stimulated Raman scattering microscopy that uses counter-propagating ultraslow Bessel light bullets for deeper tissue imaging. The technique offers high spatial resolution and improved penetration depth without the need for mechanical z-scanning.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJul 16, 2024
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

New imaging technique uses Earth’s warped surface to reveal rocky interior

A new imaging technique allows scientists to visualize the Earth's rocky interior using GPS data, revealing details about the planet's crust and mantle. This method has the potential to improve earthquake predictions by combining it with other techniques.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 1, 2024

New computational microscopy technique provides more direct route to crisp images

Researchers at Caltech have developed a new microscopy technique called APIC that can produce clear, high-resolution images covering large fields of view without the need for iterative trial-and-error methods. This breakthrough eliminates guesswork and allows for faster, more accurate image acquisition.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2024
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

New all-optical approach to revolutionize night vision technology

Researchers at TMOS have developed a new infrared filter thinner than cling wrap, which can be integrated into everyday eyewear, allowing users to view both visible and infrared light spectra. This breakthrough miniaturizes night vision technology, opening up new applications in safety, surveillance, and biology.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2024

Wake Forest University School of Medicine awarded $1.5 million from NIH to use advanced imaging to assess bone loss after bariatric surgery

Wake Forest University School of Medicine has received a $1.5 million grant to study bone microarchitecture in patients following bariatric surgery. The researchers will use high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) imaging to assess bone loss and muscle changes after weight-loss surgery.

SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·DateMay 30, 2024

How did the zebrafish get its stripes? Researchers are one step closer to finding out

Researchers have pinpointed the cellular machinery behind zebrafish's ability to rapidly change the color of their characteristic stripes from blue to yellow when distressed. By precisely altering the orientation of light-reflecting crystals, the fish can change the color of their stripes across the entire length of their body in seconds.

SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 29, 2024

USC researchers pioneer new brain imaging technique through clear “window” in patient’s skull

In a proof-of-concept study, USC researchers used functional ultrasound imaging to collect high-resolution brain imaging data through a transparent skull implant in a patient. The results suggest that this approach could open new avenues for patient monitoring and clinical research.

SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalScience Translational Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2024
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.

UArizona Health Sciences professor uses CT network to promote public access to open science

Researchers are working to make publicly funded data collection in computed tomography widely available and understandable by diverse communities. The Non-Clinical Tomography Users Research Network aims to improve data handling across scientific disciplines and standardize data acquisition, handling, and sharing.

SourceUniversity of Arizona Health Sciences·JournalTomography of Materials and Structures·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 22, 2024

Much more than a world first image of radioactive cesium atoms

Researchers image radioactive cesium atoms in pollucite inclusions within Cs-rich microparticles, shedding light on the lingering challenges of radioactive waste management. The breakthrough analysis provides crucial information on the chemical form of cesium in particles and fuel debris.

SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2024

A fragment of human brain, mapped

A team of Harvard researchers, led by Jeff Lichtman, has created the largest synaptic-resolution, 3D reconstruction of a piece of human brain to date. The dataset contains 1,400 terabytes of data on neural connections in a tiny piece of human temporal cortex.

SourceHarvard University·JournalScience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 9, 2024
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

New mirror that can be flexibly shaped improves X-ray microscopes

The new mirror technology enhances X-ray microscope performance, offering high-resolution imaging with improved accuracy. The researchers created a deformable mirror using lithium niobate single crystal, allowing for precise adjustments and maintaining stability over time.

SourceNagoya University·JournalOptica·DateMay 1, 2024

Switching off the light to see better

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a new approach for super-resolution microscopy that can observe dense microstructures inside cells with excellent sharpness. By selecting only a desired plane to image using thin 'light sheet' illumination, they were able to achieve background-free super-resolution imaging.

SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Methods·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 22, 2024

AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method

Researchers at NIH developed a novel AI-based method called P-GAN to improve next-generation imaging of cells in the retina. The technique reduces imaging acquisition and processing time by 100-fold, yielding greater contrast and improving image quality.

SourceNIH/National Eye Institute·JournalCommunications Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 10, 2024

New technique lets scientists create resistance-free electron channels

Researchers visualize chiral interface state at atomic scale for the first time, allowing on-demand creation of conducting channels. The technique has promise for building tunable networks of electron channels and advancing quantum computing.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2024

Can metalens be commercialized at a fraction of the cost?

Researchers have developed two innovative methods for mass-producing metalenses, reducing production costs by up to 1,000 times. The team achieved successful creation of large-scale infrared metalenses with high resolution and exceptional light-collecting capabilities.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·DateMar 27, 2024
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.

Imaging deep brain activity with microprisms

Scientists use microprisms to track neuronal activity over multiple days with high resolution and throughput, gaining insights into how the brain adapts and changes over time.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·TypeObservational study·DateMar 26, 2024

World's first high-resolution brain developed by 3D printer

A team of researchers has developed the world's first 3D-printed brain phantom, which can be imaged using dMRI. The brain model is made up of microchannels that mimic nerve cells in the brain, allowing for more accurate analysis and research into neurodegenerative diseases.

SourceMedical University of Vienna·JournalAdvanced Materials Technologies·DateMar 21, 2024

Polarization-sensitive tomography made easy with T2oFu

The T2oFu method offers a new approach to quantitative phase and polarization-sensitive tomography, enabling high-contrast images of muscle fibers with implications for diagnosing skeletal myopathies. The technique has been successfully tested on heart tissue samples with cardiac amyloidosis, providing promising results.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 13, 2024

High resolution imagery advances the ability to monitor decadal changes in emperor penguin populations

Researchers used VHR satellite imagery to monitor emperor penguin global population trends, finding nearly 10% fewer birds in 2018 compared to 2009. This new monitoring methodology could help with adaptive conservation management efforts and provide insights into the causal factors behind the population trend.

SourceWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateMar 13, 2024
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Wearable tech captures real-time hemodynamics on the go

Researchers developed a wearable device for non-invasive monitoring of hemodynamic indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. The photoacoustic imaging watch offers valuable insights into disease diagnosis and treatment.

SourceOptica·JournalOptics Letters·DateMar 11, 2024

Would the highly sensitive transparent ultrasound transducer revolutionize biomedical imaging technology?

A novel transparent ultrasonic transducer (TUT) developed by POSTECH researchers offers exceptional optical transparency and maintains acoustic performance, surpassing conventional limitations. This breakthrough enables high-depth-to-resolution ratios for ultrasound imaging, with applications in various medical devices and fields.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 10, 2024

Doctors can now watch spinal cord activity during surgery

Scientists have developed fUSI technology that enables clinicians to see and map the spinal cord's response to treatments in real-time. This innovation offers improved monitoring of blood flow changes, potentially increasing treatment success rates and optimizing pain relief for patients.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNeuron·DateMar 7, 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.

Intravascular imaging significantly improves survival, safety, and outcomes in cardiovascular stenting procedures over conventional angiography

Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI. The study found a 25% reduction in all-cause death, 45% reduction in cardiac death, and improved outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalThe Lancet·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 21, 2024

High resolution techniques reveal clues in 3.5 billion-year-old biomass

Researchers used high-resolution techniques to analyze organic material from the early Earth, shedding light on the formation and composition of ancient biomass. The study found evidence of biological origin in microscopically small particles, suggesting a turbulent history of sediment deposits.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalPrecambrian Research·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 21, 2024

Mount Sinai ophthalmologists develop novel protocol to rapidly diagnose and treat eye stroke

Researchers at Mount Sinai Health System developed a novel protocol for rapid diagnosis of eye stroke, improving outcomes and preserving vision. The protocol uses high-resolution retinal imaging in emergency rooms, along with remote consultation, to confirm diagnosis and expedite care.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalOphthalmology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 13, 2024
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

URI professor leads effort demonstrating success of new technology in conducting deep-sea research on fragile organisms

A team of researchers led by URI Professor Brennan Phillips successfully demonstrated new technologies for capturing preserved tissue and high-resolution images of deep-sea animals in minutes, preserving them for advanced genomic study. This breakthrough enables faster species discovery and can inform extinction prevention efforts.

SourceUniversity of Rhode Island·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024

The metalens meets the stars

Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences developed a 10-centimeter-diameter glass metalens that can image the sun, moon, and distant nebulae with high resolution.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalACS Nano·DateJan 17, 2024

Water as a nonlinear medium for ultrabroadband white laser

Researchers use water as a nonlinear medium to create a supercontinuum white laser covering an impressive spectral range from UV to far infrared. The resulting ultrabroadband source has potential in ultrafast spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, and scientific research.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateJan 16, 2024

Team explores role of STING – stimulator of interferon genes – in body’s innate immune system

Researchers provide new insights into STING's function in innate immunity, revealing its role as a scaffold that activates TBK1. They also found that cholesterol plays a crucial role in STING clustering and activation, offering a potential target for treating diseases associated with STING inflammation.

SourceInstitute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE), Tokai National Higher Education and Research System·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 11, 2024
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.