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FireANTs brings AI speed and geometric precision to medical imaging

FireANTs, an open-source algorithm, combines AI optimization and geometry to quickly match complex medical images. The new method can accomplish what took weeks in minutes, detecting subtle changes that signal disease or cognitive decline, making it practical for clinical practice.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis

Characterization of few-cycle pulses tunable across the vacuum ultraviolet

Scientists at Max Born Institute develop technique to generate µJ-level tunable few-fs UV pulses in VUV range. They successfully characterized few-fs pulses tuned between 160 and 190 nm using electron FROG, revealing pulse duration of 2-3 fs.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study

KAIST develops virtual staining technology for 3D histopathology​

A collaborative research team led by KAIST has developed a groundbreaking technology that uses advanced optical techniques combined with an AI-based deep learning algorithm to create realistic 3D images of cancer tissue. This breakthrough paves the way for next-generation non-invasive pathological diagnosis.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

2 UVA Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty named IEEE Distinguished Lecturers

Professors Scott Acton and Mathews Jacob of UVA's Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering were named to the IEEE Signal Processing Society's 2025 Class of Distinguished Lecturers for their groundbreaking work in signal processing, artificial intelligence, and medical imaging.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science

KAIST develops insect-eye-inspired camera capturing 9,120 frames per second​

A novel bio-inspired camera capable of ultra-high-speed imaging and high sensitivity has been developed by KAIST researchers. The camera mimics the visual structure of insect eyes and achieves frame rates thousands of times faster than conventional cameras, while providing clear images in low-light conditions.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study

Innovative design achieves tenfold better resolution for functional MRI brain imaging

The ultra-high resolution NexGen 7T scanner allows neuroscientists to see functional MRI features 0.4 millimeters across, enabling the study of brain circuitry underlying different diseases with higher spatial resolution. This will help track signals propagating through the brain and reveal underlying causes of developmental disorders.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature Methods

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.

A deep look into the progression of Parkinson's Disease

A new study explores how alpha-synuclein disrupts metabolic processes in neurons. Researchers used NanoSIMS imaging techniques to visualize isotopic variations and found changes in carbon turnover, suggesting increased metabolic demands on affected cells.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalActa Neuropathologica Communications

Photon-counting CT noninvasively detects heart disease in high-risk patients

A new ultra-high-resolution CT technology has been developed to detect coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, providing a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening. The technology delivers excellent image quality and accurate diagnosis with high sensitivity and specificity.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology

Photon-counting CT shows more post-COVID-19 lung damage

A new study using photon-counting CT technology has shown that it can detect more post-COVID-19 lung damage than conventional CT scans, particularly in patients with persistent symptoms. The technology may lead to earlier treatment and better outcomes for those affected by COVID-related lung damage.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology

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.