3D imaging reveals hidden history in old shells

3D images of more than 3,000 shells from clams, oysters, mussels, and other bivalves will allow scientists to ask deeper questions about biodiversity.

Robert Mitchum-Chicago • futurity
July 17, 2019 ~6 min

Kirigami ‘ribbons’ reveal microscopic twists in tissue

A paper cutting method called kirigami can spin terahertz rays in real time to peer into biological tissue, report researchers.

Nicole Casal Moore-Michigan • futurity
July 8, 2019 ~6 min


X-rays show how solid-state batteries crack

Cracks can be a big problem for solid-state batteries, so researchers are looking deeper to figure out the issue.

John Toon-Georgia Tech • futurity
July 5, 2019 ~4 min

Doctors to ‘step inside’ biopsy samples with VR

With a new virtual reality tool, doctors could one day see biopsies from patients in full, immersive 3D.

Jocelyn Duffy-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
June 25, 2019 ~4 min

Can ‘painting’ 3D scans improve body image?

3D scans and digital painting avatars might be a way to foster body positivity, research finds.

Cailin Riley-Missouri • futurity
June 24, 2019 ~3 min

Noninvasive system lets people ‘mind control’ robot arm

A new brain-computer interface ditches the invasive parts for better control over robotic arms with thoughts alone.

Carnegie Mellon-HCII • futurity
June 23, 2019 ~5 min

A.I. vision guides fake video detection

A new system can pick out the best reference frame to help experts fight deepfake videos, and could also boost driverless cars and drones.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
June 23, 2019 ~5 min

300 stars show our solar system may be special

"Given what we and other surveys have seen so far, our solar system doesn't look like other solar systems..."

Taylor Kubota-Stanford • futurity
June 21, 2019 ~7 min


New technique makes it possible to see around corners

Special light sources and sensors make it possible to see around corners, report computer vision researchers.

Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
June 20, 2019 ~5 min

A chemical approach to imaging cells from the inside

Researchers develop a new microscopy system for creating maps of cells, using chemical reactions to encode spatial information.

Karen Zusi | Broad Institute • mit
June 20, 2019 ~4 min

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