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Lens-Free Holographic Microscopy for Medical Diagnostics in Low-Resource Settings
The microscope, assembled at a cost of just a few hundred dollars, generates 3D images for digital analysis of tissue samples.
New Weapon in the Fight Against Food Contamination
Plastic film may be the secret weapon in the fight against food contamination, according to research published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
Nanocoating Spray to Extend Produce Shelf Life
Researchers have created antibacterial, edible nanometer-thick films for preserving a variety of materials.
Watch: Computer-Generated Skeletons Run for Cerebral Palsy
A crowdsourced competition is leading to a better understanding of how the brain controls complex processes such as walking.
Portable Diagnostic Detects Diseases in 15 Minutes
The D4 assay is produced by inkjet-printing an array of antibodies onto a glass slide with a non-stick polymer coating.
Reinforcing Stereotypes in Film
An analysis of movie scripts finds that gender, race and stereotypes are created and reinforced in films.
Lead Levels Still High in Recently Replaced Pipes
With the recent drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, continuing to make headlines, many utilities are responding to a deteriorating water infrastructure by removing sections of aged pipes responsible for lead contamination.
Video: Micropropulsion System for Miniature Satellites Uses Water Vapor for Thrust
The system uses tiny capillaries to harness the microscopic properties of water
Video: The Most Powerful U.S. University Supercomputer
The newly-launched Stampede2 at the University of Texas at Austin is the most powerful supercomputer at any U.S. university.
Computers Learn to Tell Species Apart
A competition to create the best machine-learning algorithm for visual species identification yielded impressive results.
A New Wave of Space Applications
A new business partnership is behind the launch of CASPA, the world's first free-flying, on-orbit demonstration for cold atom-based science missions.
Using NMR to Assess Food Quality
Brazilian company, Fine Instrument Technology (FIT), has designed a device that can analyze both the chemical and physical condition of fruits, olive oil, grains, milk and meat all within a matter of seconds.
PETA India to Discuss Big Data Versus Animal Experimentation
PETA India is expected to present information this week concerning the use of big data in lieu of animal testing in research at the “Breaking Barriers Through Bioinformatics and Computational Biology” conference at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
A Simple Molecule May Hold the Key to Quantum Computing
Ultracold-temperature research on a simple two-atom molecule has demonstrated the potential for creating qubits, the basic building block of quantum computing.
Trump's Telling Tweets
New studies on the online personalities of high-profile entrepreneurs, CEOs and politicians yields some interesting conclusions about our 45th president.
Harris Uses Proto Labs Insert Molding to Solve Circuit Board Testing Issues
The process saves two or more days of labor by eliminating the process of manually installing inserts into test fixtures.
Coal May Hold Key to REE Supply Security
U.S. demand for rare earth elements could be met by completely extracting these resources from domestic coal and coal byproducts.
Improving Diagnostic Accuracy with EASE
The addition of polydopamine, originally isolated from mussels, boosts the sensitivity of many diagnostic assays.
Sharks, Whales May Solve Problems Plaguing the Shipping Industry
A University of Portsmouth, U.K., marine biologist is looking to nature for solutions to problems plaguing both the environment and the shipping industry.
3D Printed Wearable Sensor Monitors Body Temperature in Real Time
Worn over the ear, the device also contains a microphone to allow users to continue to hear normally.