Sustainable solar cell material shown to be highly promising for medical imaging

Using X-rays to see inside the human body has revolutionised non-invasive medical diagnostics. However, the dose of X-rays required for imaging is far higher

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 10, 2023 ~6 min

Using reflections to see the world from new points of view

A new computer vision system turns any shiny object into a camera of sorts, enabling an observer to see around corners or beyond obstructions.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
May 10, 2023 ~8 min


New Evidence Suggests Venus Is Volcanically Active

VOA Learning English • voa
March 26, 2023 ~5 min

Exploring the nanoworld of biogenic gems

Project will develop new materials characterization tools and technologies to assign unique identifiers to individual pearls.

MIT.nano • mit
March 20, 2023 ~4 min

3D imaging tech captures labor contractions in real time

New imaging technology that produces real-time 3D maps of uterine contractions during labor could shed light on preterm birth.

Diane Duke Williams-WUSTL • futurity
March 14, 2023 ~8 min

Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers

About a quarter of those with body dysmorphic disorder attempt suicide or struggle with ideas of suicide. Fortunately, medication and therapy have proved highly effective at treating the disorder.

Jamie Feusner, Professor of Psychiatry and Clinicial Scientist at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto • conversation
March 9, 2023 ~11 min

How kids with autism process visual illusions

Children with autism may perceive visual illusions differently than neurotypical children do, research finds.

Kelsie Smith-Hayduk - U. Rochester • futurity
March 3, 2023 ~5 min

New method detects food fillers

A new method can pick up on food adulteration, such as the addition of unlabeled palm oil to pre-grated parmesan cheese.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
March 2, 2023 ~5 min


Studies of unusual brains reveal critical insights into brain organization, function

Ev Fedorenko’s Interesting Brains Project highlights the human brain’s remarkable capacity to adapt, reorganize in the face of early damage.

Thea Singer | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
Feb. 21, 2023 ~10 min

Team sees light make atoms ‘dance’ in perovskites

A breakthrough in visualization supports efforts to get every bit of utility out of perovskite-based materials.

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
Feb. 14, 2023 ~8 min

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