Nanoparticles could act as heart attack ‘warning signal’

A new imaging method uses light, sound, and nanoparticles to highlight plaques that can lead to heart attacks and stroke, researchers report.

Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 18, 2021 ~6 min

Lidar and maps reveal population of ancient Angkor

Knowing the population of ancient Angkor in Cambodia is key to understanding how climate change will affect today's cities, say archaeologists.

Jim Barlow-Oregon • futurity
May 17, 2021 ~7 min


Lidar and maps reveal population of ancient Angkor

Knowing the population of ancient Angkor in Cambodia is key to understanding how climate change will affect today's cities, say archaeologists.

Jim Barlow-Oregon • futurity
May 17, 2021 ~7 min

Imaging aims to see if rectal cancer remains after treatment

A new imaging technique could eventually spare some people unnecessary surgery after treatment for rectal cancer.

Beth Miller-WUSTL • futurity
March 29, 2021 ~8 min

Infrared imaging could accurately screen for hidden COVID-19

Infrared imaging could make COVID-19 detection more accurate than traditional temperature checks, which can be unreliable.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
March 22, 2021 ~6 min

Mantis shrimp eyes inspire new optical sensor

A new optical sensor small enough to fit on a smartphone but capable of hyperspectral and polarimetric imaging gets its inspiration from mantis shrimp eyes.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 4, 2021 ~6 min

Peek at your own brain activity may curb mental illness symptoms

A technique called real-time fMRI neurofeedback that lets people see their own brain activity could help curb symptoms of depression, anxiety, and more.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Feb. 25, 2021 ~9 min

Light decodes what a person sees from brain signals

Light may one day offer a way to help people unable to express themselves because of brain injury or disease communicate with the outside world.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Feb. 9, 2021 ~7 min


Gut-testing capsule indicates benefits to prebiotics

A bioluminescent capsule tests levels of bile salt hydrolase in the gut and its creators say its findings suggest the power of probiotics.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 5, 2021 ~6 min

AI microscope could check tumor removal in minutes

When surgeons remove cancer, they have to ask, "did we get it all?" A new microscope could let them check much faster than current methods.

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
Jan. 4, 2021 ~8 min

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