Researchers at Zeta Surgical have developed an algorithm that optimizes the placement of single-element focused transducers in transcranial focused ultrasound treatments, minimizing defocusing and focus shift. This breakthrough has the potential to make brain treatments safer and more successful, particularly for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The algorithm uses patient CT scans and simulations to…
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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Poisonous Plant Research Lab have discovered that earwax from sheep can reveal if they have eaten poisonous plants, specifically death camas. This breakthrough could lead to the development of a simpler and more effective method for detecting toxic forage in livestock. The team’s findings suggest that earwax may…
Researchers at Cornell University have developed magnetically controlled microbots that can operate at the visible-light diffraction limit, allowing them to interact with and shape light effectively. These tiny robots, measuring 5-2 microns in size, can perform up-close imaging and control diffracted light, opening up new possibilities for medical imaging, endoscopic procedures, and high-resolution microscopy. Forecast…
The world has faced numerous public health challenges in 2024, including heat waves, outbreaks of infectious diseases like dengue and mpox, and a continued spread of COVID-19. However, there are promising signs of a downward trend in drug overdose deaths in the United States. As the world navigates these complex health issues, it’s essential to…
A groundbreaking new tool, FastGlioma, has been developed to detect residual cancerous tissue in brain tumors during surgery. This AI-powered tool uses stimulated Raman histology and artificial intelligence to analyze tissue samples in real-time, providing neurosurgeons with accurate and fast results. FastGlioma has been shown to outperform conventional methods, with a 3.8% tumor miss rate…
Scientists have successfully trained a machine learning algorithm to identify the top five flavor notes in various whiskies, matching the expertise of human Whiskey Masters. The algorithm combined molecular composition data with odor predictions to achieve this feat. This breakthrough could revolutionize the way we analyze and understand complex flavors in the future. Forecast for…
A team of international researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery at the Jefferson Lab in the US, successfully probing the internal structure of the neutron using the CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer (CLAS12). The experiment measured generalized parton distributions, providing a detailed picture of how the neutron’s constituent quarks contribute to its momentum and spin. This…
Researchers have made several groundbreaking discoveries in 2024, including possible evidence of ancient life on Mars, hints that Alzheimer’s disease can spread from person-to-person, and a slew of other scientific findings that could be a big deal. These discoveries have the potential to rewrite the history of the universe, challenge our understanding of plate tectonics,…
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have proposed a new theory to explain the mysterious lack of magnetic poles on Uranus and Neptune. According to the theory, the disorganized magnetic fields of the two ice giant planets may arise from a separation of the icy fluids that make up their interiors. This theory could…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about the structure of axons, the thin tendrils that transmit messages in the nervous system. Using a high-pressure freezing method, scientists found that axons may have a beaded or pearled shape, rather than the smooth lines previously thought. This new finding could have significant implications for our understanding of…
