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Leaves Whisper Their Properties Through Ultrasound
The water content of leaves,
their thickness, their
density and other properties
can now be determined
without even having to touch
them. Researchers in Spain
... > full story
New Measurement Technique Will Help in Fight Against Cancer
A new technique to catch
cancer early has taken an
important step forward
thanks to the UK's National
Physical Laboratory. NPL's
"phantoms" will ensure an
... > full story
First Hyperlens For Sound Waves Created
Researchers have developed
the world's first acoustic
hyperlens, a device that
provides an eightfold boost
in the magnification power
of ultrasound, underwater
sonar and other sound-based
... > full story
Lasers Generate Underwater Sound: Potential For Naval And Commercial Underwater Acoustic Applications
Scientists are developing a
new technology for use in
underwater acoustics. The
new technology uses flashes
of laser light to remotely
... > full story
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Elastography Reduces Unnecessary Breast Biopsies
December 1, 2009 — Elastography is an effective, convenient technique that, when added to breast ultrasound, helps distinguish cancerous breast lesions from benign results, according to an ongoing ... > full story -
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Sound Waves Save Roads
September 24, 2009 — Every year European roads are built and repaired to the tune of several billion Euros. Intensive efforts are underway all over the world to get 'more road for your money' by developing better methods ... > full story -
New Chemical Imaging Technique Could Help In Fight Against Atherosclerosis, Suggests Research
August 19, 2009 — A new chemical imaging technique could one day help in the fight against atherosclerosis, suggests new research. Atherosclerosis is the disease underlying most heart attacks and strokes and it is ... > full story -
Innovative Technology Shatters The Barriers Of Modern Light Microscopy
July 5, 2009 — Researchers are using a combination of light and ultrasound to visualize fluorescent proteins that are seated several centimeters deep into living ... > full story -
First Acoustic Metamaterial 'Superlens' Created
June 25, 2009 — Scientists have created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of ... > full story -
Autonomous Robot Detects Shrapnel In Flesh
June 24, 2009 — Bioengineers have developed a laboratory robot that can successfully locate tiny pieces of metal within flesh and guide a needle to its exact location --- all without the need for human ... > full story -
Advanced Image Analysis Can Provide Better Risk Assessment In Hardening Of The Arteries
June 17, 2009 — Ultrasound examination of the carotid artery is a patient-friendly and inexpensive method for assessing atherosclerosis and thereby predicting the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers have ... > full story -
Revolutionary Ultrasonic Nanotechnology May Allow Scientists To See Inside Patient’s Individual Cells
June 3, 2009 — Revolutionary ultrasonic nanotechnology that could allow scientists to see inside a patient’s individual cells to help diagnose serious illnesses is under ... > full story -
3T MRI Detects 'Early' Breast Cancer Not Seen On Mammography And Sonography
May 6, 2009 — 3T MRI, a powerful tool for evaluating patients with a high risk of having breast cancer, can detect a significant number of lesions not found on mammography and sonography, according to a new ... > full story -
Gene-Laden Bubbles Grow New Blood Vessels
April 29, 2009 — Progress in human gene therapy -- the insertion of therapeutic DNA into tissues and cells in the human body -- has been slower than expected since the first clinical trials in 1990. One of the ... > full story
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