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Heavy rainfall observed by NASA's TRMM satellite over Tropical Storm Isaac poses significant risks to the eastern Caribbean, particularly Hispaniola and Cuba. The storm is expected to bring extreme rainfall totals of 8-12 inches, with isolated amounts reaching up to 20 inches.
Hurricane Gordon was tracked for three days by NASA satellites, showing its strength and eye structure. The storm weakened to a tropical storm on August 20 with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph.
Sparse microwave imaging combines sparse signal processing theory with microwave imaging to improve resolution and reduce system complexity. The new concept enables faster calculation of large-scale scenes, making it suitable for wide mapping swath applications.
Researchers from Saarland University developed an internet service that enables seamless presentation sharing and display on multiple monitors. The technology allows for easy synchronization of visual content across devices, making it ideal for conferences, sports stadiums, and interactive displays.
The new hybrid scanner combines MRI and PET technology to capture minute details and produce superior three-dimensional images. It will be used to diagnose cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, mental health, and cancer more accurately and efficiently.
A young underwater volcano has been mapped in unprecedented precision, reaching a height of 100m with lava tongue flows. The volcano's formation was confirmed by superimposing images from previous oceanographic surveys.
Researchers developed a near-infrared imaging system using optical coherence tomography (OCT) that can reliably distinguish between low-risk and high-risk pancreatic cysts. The system achieved a success rate close to microscope-assisted examinations, showing its potential as a future diagnostic tool for pancreatic cancer.
Researchers at UBC are presenting significant advancements in computer animation and simulation technology. They have developed a tool that generates readable text-art using vector images and text, as well as a physics-based simulation of canine motions for games and film.
A novel imaging technique combines high resolution, high penetration depth, and high imaging speed to capture detailed information from live biological samples without damaging them. The technique uses two-photon excitation in sheet-illumination mode, enabling fast imaging speed and reducing light-induced damage.
A PhD student at the University of Leeds has developed a predictive model that accurately maps plant communities over large areas using aerial photographs and data from maps. The method achieved an accuracy of up to 92%, comparable to traditional on-site surveys conducted by trained ecologists.
Researchers at Northwestern University developed a new method for rapidly prototyping nanoscale devices and structures, combining the benefits of scanning-probe lithography and polymer pen lithography. The technique, called hard-tip, soft-spring lithography, produces patterns with sub-50-nanometer resolution and scalability.
A 55-million-year-old extinct mammal, Labidolemur kayi, has been found to share a common ancestor with rodents and primates. The study reveals minute details in the skull, including bone structures smaller than one-tenth of a millimeter, which provide valuable information for understanding the origin of primates.
Typhoon Fanapi brought very heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest Ocean, with rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour. The storm made two landfalls, one in Taiwan and another in eastern China, causing significant flooding and damage.
A University of Michigan professor has developed a new type of color filter made of nano-thin sheets with precisely spaced gratings, trapping and transmitting light of specific colors. The filter acts as a polarizer simultaneously, eliminating the need for additional polarizer layers, making it simpler to manufacture.
Ultrasound imaging is a highly effective and non-invasive test for characterizing peroneal nerve damage in patients with foot drop. High-resolution ultrasound was found to be more effective than EMG and MRI for evaluating common causes of foot drop, making it the recommended first-line imaging choice.
University of Colorado at Boulder physicists Margaret Murnane and Henry Kapteyn have made breakthroughs in building a tabletop X-ray laser that can provide super-high resolution imaging. This technology has the potential to improve medical diagnoses, such as detecting small cancers, by thousands of times.
Researchers develop new imaging method using nonlinear crystals, allowing for data encryption and higher resolution images. The technique enables capture of wide-view photos with high resolution, promising applications in various fields including optical systems, microscopes, and dynamical imaging.
Researchers found that combining high-resolution and high-sensitivity collimation in SPECT scans improves image quality for small tumors. This study suggests a new approach to overcome tradeoffs in SPECT image quality, especially for imaging small tumors.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins developed a new technique for noninvasively tracking cells in the body using genetically encoded cells producing natural contrast visible via MRI. The method appears more effective than existing methods for detecting injected biomaterials, and offers high-resolution imaging without tissue removal.
A team of researchers at Delft University of Technology used HREM to observe collective transport of gold atoms in a thin layer. The findings demonstrate a rapid progress in real-time nano-microscopy, enabling the precise positioning of atoms with accuracy.
Researchers at UC San Diego have created an 'origami lens' that folds the telephoto lens, enabling the creation of ultrathin, high-resolution miniature cameras. This technology addresses performance issues in cell phone cameras and may be used for unmanned surveillance aircraft, infrared night vision, and other applications.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created a highly sensitive atomic force microscopy (AFM) technology called FIRAT, capable of high-speed imaging 100 times faster than current AFM. FIRAT can capture material property imaging and parallel molecular assays for drug screening and discovery.
The Cassini mission has released a flood of new images of Saturn's icy moons, revealing detailed features such as plumes on Enceladus and compositional variation on the surfaces of Rhea, Dione, and Hyperion. The new views include large mosaics, movies, and false-color views, providing insights into the moons' intricacies.
Researchers uncover the earliest known portrait of a Maya woman on a stone monument, suggesting women held positions of authority in early Maya history. The discovery, made at the Naachtun site in Guatemala, dates back to the 4th century AD and provides new insights into the role of women in ancient Maya politics.
Researchers at Princeton University propose a new mathematical approach to produce desired configurations of nanoparticles by manipulating their interactions. This method could lead to radical implications in industries like telecommunications, computers, and aerospace engineering, as well as our understanding of life.
Researchers discovered an ancient brewery with a 1,800-liter capacity at Cerro Baúl, a sacred mountain in southern Peru. The brewery was abandoned and partially burned to the ground 1,000 years ago, along with a final batch of chicha, a fermented alcoholic drink central to the Wari culture.
Research finds that heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to more dust being released into the atmosphere, especially in regions like the Tigris-Euphrates Basin and North Africa. In contrast, areas with more vegetation and lower wind speeds tend to experience a decrease in dust emissions.
Mark A. Johnson, a Yale professor of physical chemistry, has been awarded the 2006 Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy for his research on water's microscopic scale applications and solvation of protons and hydroxide anions.
A new concept, funded by NASA's NIAC, proposes using guided balloons to study the Martian surface in unprecedented detail. These balloons can be steered towards specific targets and drop small science packages, allowing for faster exploration of the planet.
A frozen sea was discovered near the Martian equator using 3D images from the Mars Express probe, revealing a vast area of ice that may have been home to primitive life. The find is significant as it suggests that liquid water on Mars existed for thousands of millions of years, providing a possible habitat for life.
A study published in the Royal Society journal found that chimpanzees' tolerance for inequity increases with their social closeness, mirroring human responses based on relationship quality. This suggests a link between social connections and the sense of fairness in non-human primates.
Pelli and Farell's study shows that our visual system relies on the detection of smaller elements - features - to recognize complex objects like words. Despite learning millions of three-letter words, we never learn to recognize them as single features.
A study finds that deep-sea trawling is depleting populations of vulnerable fish species and invertebrates worldwide. Conservation efforts are needed to protect these species from extinction.
Researchers developed a new imaging technique to identify abnormal blood vessels in the brain, improving diagnosis and treatment of related conditions. The 'high resolution BOLD venography' method revealed detailed information on blood vessel malformations in nine out of ten patients.
A five-year ONR-sponsored initiative aims to investigate optical properties of the shallow ocean floor to enhance remote sensing and underwater imaging capabilities. The experiment will aid in mine detection and provide high-resolution maps of coral reef ecosystems, enabling easier disease spotting.
A new study using optical imaging reveals that brain cells engaged in different tasks form mosaics with remarkable order and elegance. The research may assist in the development of artificial vision systems.