Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a state-of-the-art imaging technique useful for determining the composition of a variety of objects. Specifically, over-thousand-nanometer (OTN) HSI is particularly useful for detecting organic substances and in medical imaging. In a new study, researchers have developed the world's first rigid endoscope for visible-to-OTN HSI, utilizing supercontinuum lighting and an acoustic-opto tunable filter. This innovative system can pave the way for advanced medical imaging, helping both physicians and patients.
Medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, according to a new study.
A modified pacifier and AI algorithms to analyze the data it produces could determine if newborns are learning the proper mechanics of nursing, a recent study shows. Specifically, the researchers measured if babies are generating enough suckling strength to breastfeed and whether they are suckling in a regular pattern based on eight independent parameters.
Using aerial imagery data and LiDAR, a study remotely identified the hardest-hit areas of Southwest Florida's Estero Island in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Researchers estimated the extent of structural damage and compared pre- and post-storm beach structural changes. They identified 2,427 structures that were impacted. The value of the heavily damaged structures was estimated at more than $200 million. The study has applied an advanced multi-faceted approach that links damage assessment to post-storm change in the structure of barrier islands.
Groundbreaking new research finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by nearly 20%.
A new study uncovers a switchable, atomically-thin metal-organic material that could be used in future low-energy electronic technologies. The study shows that electron interactions in this material create an unusual electrically-insulating phase in which electrons are 'frozen'. By reducing the population of electrons, the authors are able to unfreeze the remaining electrons, allowing for controlled transitions between insulating and electrically-conductive phases: the key to the on-off binary operations of classical computing.
A recently completed study indicates that circulatory protein levels can provide important information for increasingly accurate diagnoses and personalised care in patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Researchers identified a specific protein profile linked to more severe disease.
Scientists have developed a smart, reusable adhesive more than ten times stronger than a gecko's feet adhesion, pointing the way for development of reusable superglue and grippers capable of holding heavy weights across rough and smooth surfaces. The research team found a way to maximize the adhesion of the smart adhesives by using shape-memory polymers, which can stick and detach easily when needed simply by heating them. This smart adhesive can support extremely heavy weights, opening new possibilities for robotic grippers that allow humans to scale walls effortlessly, or climbing robots that can cling onto ceilings for survey or repair applications.
Some materials are transparent to light of a certain frequency. When such light is shone on them, electrical currents can still be generated, contrary to previous assumptions. Scientists have managed to prove this.
Ultrafast laser spectroscopy allows the ascertainment of dynamics over extremely short time scales, making it a very useful tool in many scientific and industrial applications. A major disadvantage is the considerable measuring time this technique usually requires, which often leads to lengthy acquisition times spanning minutes to hours. Researchers have now developed a technique to speed up spectroscopic analysis.
Greening the way we eat needn't mean going vegetarian. A healthy, more realistic solution is to adopt a flexitarian diet where seafoods add umami to 'boring' vegetables. A gastrophysicist puts mathematical equations to work in calculating the umami potential of everything from seaweed and shrimp paste to mussels and mackerel.
Spinocerebellar ataxia 4 is a devastating progressive movement disease that can begin as early as the late teens. Now, a multinational research team has conclusively identified the genetic difference that causes the disease, bringing answers to families and opening the door to future treatments.
Dinosaurs were likely as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys.
Researchers have found a protein that is responsible for turning off brown fat activity. This new discovery could lead to a promising strategy for safely activating brown fat and tackling obesity and related health problems.
Samples reveal evidence of changes experienced by the surface of asteroid Ryugu, some probably due to micrometeoroid bombardment.
The Telangana Board of Secondary Education has released the TS SSC Class 10th Result 2024 on April 30. Students who participated in the Telangana State Secondary School Certificate Examination 2024 can access their results via the official website at bse.telangana.gov.in. Burra Venkatesham, the Principal Secretary to the Government in the Education Department, announced the Telangana SSC results for 2024.
Airports Authority of India closing online applications on May 1, 2024, for 490 Junior Executive positions in various fields. Applicants must follow detailed steps for successful application submission.
NTA postponed UGC NET exam for July 2024 to June 18 from June 16 due to UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam clash. The decision was based on candidate requests, with the official notice released on April 29.
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has recently issued the hall tickets for TS EAMCET 2024 for Agriculture and Medical (Pharmacy) streams. Candidates can access and download their admit cards from the official TSCHE website at eapcet.tsche.ac.in. Note that these hall tickets are specifically for the Agriculture and Pharmacy (A & P) stream, with availability for Engineering (E) stream starting from May 1st, 2024.
Parents seeking Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) admissions for their children in Class 1 (2024-25) can expect the second lottery list soon. While an official date is yet to be confirmed, reports suggest it might be released today, April 29th. This list fills vacancies arising from the first list declared on April 19th. The result will be available on the KVS website (kvsangathan.nic.in) using the child's registration number. Admission is open to all children aged 5-7 years by March 31, 2024. Stay informed by checking the KVS website regularly.
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