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Tech Xplore / Enhanced phase-shifting technique captures 3D shapes of moving objects with high precision
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a neural-network-based 3D imaging technique that can precisely measure moving objects—a task long considered extremely challenging for conventional optical systems.
Phys.org / Using AI to predict earthquakes: Machine learning detects subtle changes before lab-scale fault failures
Predicting earthquakes has long been an unattainable fantasy. Factors like odd animal behaviors that have historically been thought to forebode earthquakes are not supported by empirical evidence. As these factors often occur ...
Phys.org / Newly discovered Colombian orchid faces 'foretold' extinction under climate change
A team of Colombian botanists has issued an urgent wake-up call after discovering a remarkable new orchid species, only to project its likely extinction within decades due to climate change.
Phys.org / Few women named as authors on retracted medical studies, analysis shows
Women are underrepresented among authors of retracted publications, particularly in cases involving multiple retractions, according to a new study published in PLOS One by Paul Sebo of the University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Phys.org / What do trees remember?
The Feanedock Oak stands out so clearly in Derbyshire's section of the National Forest, you'd think it was calling to you. Surrounded by open fields, hawthorn hedges and young beech forest, a majestic old oak like this anchors ...
Phys.org / Social media use soars as kids drop sports, reading and the arts
In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media's growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.
Phys.org / 'Trained' bacteriophages expand treatment options for antibiotic-resistant infections
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing challenges to global public health as harmful microbes evolve to evade these medications.
Phys.org / Non-contact detection method to identify trace fentanyl
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), working with Florida International University's (FIU) Global Forensic and Justice Center, have demonstrated a new method for detecting trace levels of fentanyl using ...
Medical Xpress / A 'magic bullet' for polycystic kidney disease in the making
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the kidneys. Over time, the painful, growing cysts rob the organs of their function, often leading ...
Medical Xpress / Decoding real-life fear for precision social anxiety treatments
Researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have unveiled a transformative approach to understanding and treating social anxiety, challenging decades of laboratory-based assumptions and opening doors to targeted therapies.
Phys.org / Scientists use Icelandic mudrocks to prepare for Mars sample analysis
To say that a trip from Earth to Mars is merely a long one would be a massive understatement. On July 30, 2020, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent its Mars rover "Perseverance" atop an Atlas ...
Phys.org / A toxin with a useful twist: Diphtheria fragment merges lipid vesicles at neutral pH
Researchers from the SNI network have discovered a novel way to fuse lipid vesicles at neutral pH. By harnessing a fragment of the diphtheria toxin, the team achieved vesicle membrane fusion without the need for pre-treatment ...
