Ultrasound ‘lens’ could replace invasive endoscopy

A new ultrasound technique that takes images of the body's organs in a noninvasive way could reduce the need for endoscopy.

Carnegie Mellon-HCII • futurity
Aug. 5, 2019 ~7 min

Atomic details of protein ‘droplets’ may shed light on ALS

Understanding more about the interactions that stabilize the phase-shifting FUS protein could reveal new ways to treat ALS and other diseases.

Mollie Rappe-Brown • futurity
July 24, 2019 ~6 min


X-ray ‘movie’ captures molecular motion in real time

Using X-ray pulses, researchers have been able to see molecular motion in real-time, something that was once impossible.

Kevin Stacey-Brown • futurity
July 17, 2019 ~5 min

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

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