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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.

Fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores

A systematic review and meta-analysis found an inverse association between fluoride exposure and children's IQ scores. The findings suggest a dose-response relationship between fluoride levels and IQ across multiple countries, highlighting the need for comprehensive public health risk-benefit assessments of fluoride exposures.

New app performs real-time, full-body motion capture with a smartphone

Researchers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture that leverages sensors within consumer mobile devices. The app, called MobilePoser, tracks a person's full-body pose and global translation in space in real time with advanced machine learning and physics-based optimization.

Dartmouth's PhasorSec protects power grids from cyberattack

PhasorSec, developed at Dartmouth's Trust Lab, uses Language-theoretic Security principles to filter out inputs that compromise the power system. The tool provides a validation filter for network data packets, addressing concerns over potential vulnerabilities in IEEE C37.118 protocol.

A measurement first: NIST 'noise thermometry' system measures Boltzmann Constant

Researchers at NIST have developed an electronic technique called Johnson noise thermometry to measure the Boltzmann constant with an uncertainty of 12 ppm. This method has the potential to advance international efforts to revamp the world's scientific measurement system, enabling more precise definitions of units like the Kelvin.

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.

Winging it – bird watching with a difference

Using bird-mounted cameras, researchers can measure key aspects of a bird's flight with unprecedented accuracy. By analyzing the motion data from these onboard systems, scientists hope to gain insights into the intricate mechanics behind a bird's flight, including its control system and body motion.