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An efficient tool to link X-ray experiments and ab initio theory

Researchers have developed a method that connects experimental data from synchrotron sources like BESSY II to quantum chemical simulations, reducing computing times for complex molecules. This allows for faster analysis and interpretation of RIXS data, enabling scientists to simulate more complex systems.

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.

HSE researchers use neural networks to study DNA

Researchers have proposed a new approach using neural networks and omics data to predict Z-DNA regions in the human genome. DeepZ, a recurrent neural network, achieved higher accuracy than existing algorithms, allowing for the mapping of potential Z-DNA sites across the entire genome.

Science snapshots from Berkeley Lab

Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a machine learning model that can design structures with desired optical properties, speeding up the process by at least two to three orders of magnitude. The CUORE experiment has collected a record-breaking dataset for a 'neutrinoless' experiment, surpassing previous experiments by about 10 times.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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

World's largest experiment shows shack fires move with devastating speed

The world's largest informal settlement fire experiment found that fires can spread at an alarming rate, destroying homes in just five minutes. The study, published in Fire Technology, used advanced instrumentation and analysis to simulate the spread of flames through densely-packed settlements.

Prediction of protein disorder from amino acid sequence

Researchers developed ODiNPred, a machine learning tool using experimental NMR data for hundreds of proteins, to predict regions of rigidity and flexibility. This helps understand the biological role and regulation of intrinsically disordered proteins.

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.

Ecologists put biodiversity experiments to the test

A new study by an international team of researchers found that biodiversity experiment findings are reliable and applicable to the real world. The study analyzed data from two large-scale experiments and compared them with equivalent 'real-world' sites, showing that previous conclusions were supported.

Exotic neutrinos will be difficult to ferret out

An international team of physicists has analyzed comprehensive data from over a dozen subatomic experiments to investigate right-handed neutrinos. The analysis reveals significant challenges in detecting these particles, but also suggests a possible connection to dark matter.

New opportunities for ocean and climate modelling

The new FOCI system allows for high-resolution ocean and climate modelling over centuries to millennia, enabling researchers to study natural climate fluctuations and anthropogenic climate change. With its modular design, FOCI can be configured to investigate various research questions and improve the accuracy of model simulations.

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Unstable rock pillars near reservoirs can produce dangerous water waves

Experiments on a simple model for granular cliffs reveal the mechanism by which these cliffs collapse and create large, tsunami-like waves known as impulse waves. The shape of the granular particles and pile height-to-width ratio were found to be critical in determining the types of waves produced.

Eat or be eaten

A new study reveals that biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslands by storing more energy, having greater flow of energy and using energy more efficiently across all trophic levels. Ecosystems with higher plant diversity contain twice as much standing biomass compared to monocultures

Meta Quest 3 512GB

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

Leadership and assertiveness

A recent study by Jackson Lu, Richard Nisbett, and Michael Morris found that East Asians are disproportionately underrepresented in US leadership positions due to relatively lower assertiveness. The research suggests that diverse leadership styles are valuable for organizations and highlights the need for recognition of these differences.

New measurement yields smaller proton radius

Physicists have produced a new value for the proton's radius in an experiment conducted at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, measuring 0.831 fm, smaller than previous results and in agreement with recent muonic atomic spectroscopy results. The new method used electron scattering and novel techniques to improve precision.

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Smarter experiments for faster materials discovery

Researchers developed an AI-powered decision-making system to streamline experiments, reducing measurement time and improving data quality. The algorithm selects the most uncertain step to measure next, maximizing information gain and ending experiments when additional measurements are unnecessary.

Practice makes perfect

The Argonne team applied Bayesian methods to quantify uncertainties in the thermodynamic properties of hafnium, a key component in computer electronics. They found that traditional models often lacked error bars or uncertainties, leading to inaccurate predictions.

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GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

Advance boosts efficiency of flash storage in data centers

Researchers have designed a new flash-storage system called LightStore that modifies SSDs to connect directly to a data center's network, enabling more efficient data storage operations. In experiments, the system was found to run twice as efficiently as traditional storage servers and required less than half the physical space.

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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

Mapping past solar system dynamics

Scientists have recovered accurate values for precession frequencies of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and Jupiter using lake sediment data from the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic epochs. The findings provide insights into climate variations driven by Solar System chaos and could constrain models of Solar System evolution.

Scientists use machine learning to identify high-performing solar materials

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and University of Cambridge used supercomputing and machine learning to identify five high-performing organic dye materials for dye-sensitized solar cells. The study demonstrates the full cycle of data-driven materials discovery, from simulation to laboratory testing.

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.

First microarrayed 3D neuronal culture platform developed

A new device has been developed to perform high-throughput 3D chemotactic assays, revealing diversity and complexity in the chemotactic regulation of neuronal development by various guidance molecules. The platform uses a hydrogel-based microfluidic system to test hundreds of suspended microscale hydrogel cylinders with distinct gradie...

Columbia-led team receives $16.75 million from BRAIN Initiative

A Columbia-led team has been awarded $16.75 million from the BRAIN Initiative to study the primary visual cortex, a region crucial for making sense of visual information. The five-year project aims to bridge the gap in knowledge between theoretical and experimental neuroscience.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Outside competition breeds more trust among coworkers: Study

A new study from the University of British Columbia and Princeton University found that intense competition fosters pro-social behavior, including sharing, co-operation, and volunteering. This results in higher levels of contribution to collective pools and reported increases in generalized trust among coworkers.

Jumping to scientific conclusions challenges biomedical research

A survey of researchers found that scientists of all career stages are prone to jumping to conclusions when interpreting data, similar to undergraduates. Conducting a 'premortem' before new experiments can help identify potential pitfalls and encourage more thoughtful decision-making.

In search of dark matter

A team of scientists, including a UC Riverside physicist, has imposed conditions on how dark matter interacts with ordinary matter. The study sets constraints that can aid in detecting the elusive dark matter particle and better understand its fundamental properties.

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.

Blast from the past

Researchers analyzed data from the MiniBooNE experiment and found thousands of neutrino-nucleus collisions with the same energy, shedding light on neutrino interactions with matter. The discovery could help solve long-standing problems in experimental design and potentially reveal new physics processes.

Men take shortcuts, while women follow well-known routes

A study published in Springer's journal Memory & Cognition found that men tend to take shortcuts and navigate more efficiently than women in known environments. Women, on the other hand, follow learned routes and are more likely to wander, leading to slower navigation times.

Scientists discover the secret behind the stability of carbon isotopes

Researchers at Osaka University have identified a carbon isotope with a magic number of six, demonstrating improved stability and understanding of spin-orbit coupling in atomic nuclei. This breakthrough provides new insights into the origin of spin-orbit force and magic numbers of nuclei.

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.

A new twist to an old story of cellular signaling in the eye of a fly

A new study reveals that the regeneration of phosphatidylinositol 4,5 bisphosphate (PIP2) in the fly eye is not as straightforward as previously thought. The researchers found that PIP2 cycle may be an 'open cycle' where breakdown products are siphoned away to other biochemical pathways.

GAMBIT narrows the hiding places for 'new physics'

The GAMBIT Collaboration has developed software tools to analyze data from various experiments and compare them with predictions of new theories. This comprehensive analysis narrows the search areas for 'new physics' and eliminates models whose predictions have not been confirmed.

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.

Open-access collider data confirm subatomic particle patterns

Researchers used CMS open data to analyze jets produced from proton collisions, revealing a universal feature within subatomic particles. The study demonstrates the scientific value of open access in particle physics and provides a stepping stone for future analysis.

Computing takes the prize

Nobuo Sato received a $10,000 grant to apply his knowledge of Quantum Chromodynamics to understand the protons and neutrons in everyday matter. His calculations involve parton distribution functions and transverse momentum distributions.

'Fire-streaks' are created in collisions of atomic nuclei

Physicists from IFJ PAN developed a simple model to describe the complex process of atomic nucleus collisions. The model predicts that hot matter forms streaks along the direction of impact, moving faster with distance from the collision axis.

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

How fullerite becomes harder than diamond

Scientists simulated the structure of fullerite and single crystal diamond to show how fullerite can become ultrahard. The results suggest that part of the fullerite turns into diamond under pressure, while the other part remains compressed within the diamond, increasing its bulk modulus.

Over 80% of online ad effect is on offline sales

A recent study published in Marketing Science found that online display ads can increase both online and offline retail sales, with 84% of the sales increase coming from offline channels. The study used a large-scale field experiment involving over 3 million users to evaluate the effects of branded apparel ads on sales.

NASA communications network to double space station data rates

The Space Network will transmit double the data in a single second than it ever has before, supporting new instruments with greater data flow requirements. The upgrade enables an increase in scientific output from the International Space Station, allowing for more sophisticated experiments to be conducted.

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.

A public database of macromolecular diffraction experiments

A public database of macromolecular diffraction experiments has been developed to archive raw data and metadata from X-ray crystallographic studies. The resource contains 3070 experiments with partially curated metadata, aiming to improve protein structure-determination methods and ensure the availability of orphan data.