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Ultra-broadband near-field Josephson microwave microscopy

Researchers have created a superconducting Josephson probe microscope that combines high sensitivity, resolution, and low bias magnetic fields. The device enables spatial-resolved microwave imaging with sub-micrometer resolution, making it suitable for applications in quantum computing, magnonics, and high-frequency electronics.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2025

Tracking the color of light

Researchers developed a new spectroscopy method using tunable lasers, enabling precise tracking of the laser's color at every point in time. The technique offers higher power and spectral stability compared to existing methods, making it suitable for various applications including LIDAR and spectroscopy.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 12, 2024
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Using spectroscopy to measure visual recognition

A team of scientists used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure brain activity in two key visual regions, the lateral occipital complex (LOC) and fusiform face area (FFA). The study found that fNIRS successfully measured LOC activity but had limitations in detecting FFA activity due to its depth. This research has th...

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateJan 8, 2024

Hidden supermassive black holes reveal their secrets through radio signals

Astronomers discovered a link between dust surrounding supermassive black holes and radio emission in extremely bright galaxies. The study found that quasars with more dust were more likely to have stronger radio emission.

SourceNewcastle University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 25, 2023

Riding a wave to better medical diagnosis

Researchers at UBC Okanagan's Integrated Optics Laboratory develop imaging systems that apply terahertz radiation, enabling fast and accurate characterization of biological specimens. This technology holds promise for improving diagnostic imaging and detecting carcinogenesis.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalScientific Reports·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 14, 2023

Einstein and Euler put to the test at the edge of the Universe

Researchers from UNIGE have developed a new method to test the validity of Einstein and Euler's theories on the accelerating Universe expansion and dark matter. The study uses time distortion as a never-before-used measure, allowing for differentiation between the two equations.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeNews article·DateJun 22, 2023

New method can provide rapid detection of food adulteration

Scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a novel method to detect food adulteration using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The technique can identify vegetable oil adulterants in hard cheese products with high accuracy, leading to improved consumer safety and product authenticity.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalMolecules·DateMar 1, 2023
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Volcano-like rupture could have caused magnetar slowdown

A study published in Nature Astronomy suggests that a volcano-like rupture on the surface of a neutron star could have caused its sudden slowdown. The research used X-ray data from orbiting telescopes to analyze the magnetar's rotation and found evidence supporting this theory.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 27, 2023

For the first time, scientists have systematized all the halos discovered over thousands of years of observations

Researchers from Helsinki and Ural Federal Universities group atmospheric halos into commonly observed and rare categories. They identified conditions necessary for seeing optical illusions in the atmosphere, such as temperature and humidity, but still struggle to explain some exotic forms like elliptical halos and Moilanen arc.

SourceUral Federal University·JournalJournal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer·DateJul 26, 2022

Potential of hydroxyapatite in transition metal catalysis

Researchers at Kazan Federal University study hydroxyapatite's properties as a catalyst, finding that iron incorporation is energetically comparable and preferentially localized. The study uses density functional theory calculations to analyze the introduction of iron ions in the HAp lattice.

SourceKazan Federal University·JournalCrystals·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 29, 2021

uGMRT unravels the eclipses of millisecond pulsars in compact binary

A team of scientists used uGMRT to study eclipses of millisecond pulsars, finding that absorption by magnetized materials from the companion star is the cause. The study provides insight into the evolutionary processes and ultimate fate of these exotic systems.

SourceTata Institute of Fundamental Research·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateNov 10, 2021

New voyage to the universe from DESHIMA

Deshima, a Japanese-Dutch joint development, successfully obtained the first spectra and images of cosmic radio waves. The instrument achieves an ideal balance between frequency range and spectroscopic performance using innovative nanotechnology.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalNature Astronomy·DateAug 5, 2019
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Organic molecule benzonitrile detected in space

Astronomers have identified benzonitrile, a specific aromatic molecule, in a cold molecular cloud of the Taurus region using radio spectroscopy. This finding provides insights into the composition of interstellar material and its potential incorporation into new stars and planets.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateJan 11, 2018

Off-the-shelf electronics turn up gain on spectroscopy

Researchers have developed a new spectroscopy technique that can distinguish between individual notes and musical ensembles with high accuracy. This breakthrough technology has potential applications in fields such as astronomy, communication signal recovery, and atomic physics.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalReview of Scientific Instruments·DateJan 11, 2011

Brain scans of Gulf War veterans show brain damage

A study published in Radiology found that Gulf War veterans experienced significant brain-cell loss, particularly in the brain stem, right basal ganglia, and left basal ganglia. The loss of functioning brain cells was linked to various symptoms, including joint pain, fatigue, dizziness, and mental confusion.

SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalRadiology·DateMay 24, 2000