Ultrashort mid-infrared (mid-IR) laser pulses are essential for applications such as molecular spectroscopy, nonlinear microscopy, and biomedical ...

To use this evidence, investigators typically must grow the larvae until adulthood in a laboratory setting and then identify ...

A cochlear implant is a complex electronic device that can improve hearing in individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. While the implant does not restore normal hearing and differs from ...

While fuel cells generate clean energy, fuel cell sensors generate precise measurements and are a gold standard for breath alcohol analysis.

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, microwave containers and other, usually flexible, plastic films. Their ...

The team's breakthrough lies in capturing the distinct molecular fingerprints these diseases leave in the blood. The researchers employed two complementary techniques, Raman spectroscopy and infrared ...

Maggie Aderin grew up watching Star Trek, dreaming of one day going into space. Today, she hasn’t made it into orbit, but she is one of the UK’s best-known scientists, an award-winning astronomer and ...

Researchers have developed a PFAS-free dual-layer sol-gel and hydrophobic silica coating that repels water, dust, and dirt while maintaining high light transmission for solar panels. The transparent, ...

The pH of a potato can vary slightly according to the variety, where it grows, how long it is stored, and other factors. However, it wont change significantly. Researchers note that potassium and ...

A RECENT expansion has seen Milne AgriGroup double its production capacity to 300,000 tonnes annually, making its mill in the Perth suburb of Welshpool the largest manufacturer of pelletised ruminant ...

High pressure has quietly become one of the most powerful tools in condensed matter physics, and a new result in two-dimensional gallium telluride shows why. By squeezing this ultrathin semiconductor, ...

Following on from International Women's Day on 8 March, CIRAD's twelve regional offices take us on a round-the-world tour to meet women working in the agricultural sector. Whether they farm or work in ...