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New research reveals how stormy conditions affect albatrosses’ ability to feed
University of LiverpoolPeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers used biologging technology to analyse movements, activity patterns and eating habits of two species of Southern Ocean albatrosses to see how they responded to extreme weather. The study found that despite albatrosses’ adaptation to use the wind to travel efficiently, both species struggled to find food in stormy weather.
- Journal
- Current Biology
Temporally super-resolved multiplexed fringe projection structured light 3D imaging
Chinese Society for Optical EngineeringPeer-Reviewed Publication
Recent advances in optoelectronics have propelled 3D imaging technology into new realms of application, particularly in sectors such as industrial inspection, solid mechanics, and biomedicine. Nevertheless, the 3D imaging speed is fundamentally limited by the intrinsic frame rate of the imaging sensor. Overcoming this barrier is essential for the development of high-speed or even ultra-high-speed 3D imaging capabilities, thereby pushing the boundaries of current 3D imaging technologies. Leveraging frequency multiplexing and deep learning, this study substantially increases the 3D imaging speed of the traditional fringe projection profilometry (FPP) technique, exceeding the detector frame rate by nearly an order of magnitude without compromising the spatial resolution. This new 3D imaging paradigm opens a gate for slow-scan cameras to quantitatively study a multitude of dynamic processes with both high spatial and temporal resolution.
- Journal
- PhotoniX
- Funder
- National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Leading Technology of Jiangsu Basic Research Plan, “333 Engineering” Research Project of Jiangsu Province, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
Eyes wide shut: Bats can navigate long distances using sound alone
Tel-Aviv UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Use of “genetic scissors” carries risks
University of ZurichPeer-Reviewed Publication
The CRISPR tool is capable of repairing the genetic defect responsible for the immune disease chronic granulomatous disease. However, researchers at the University of Zurich have now shown that there is a risk of inadvertently introducing other defects.
- Journal
- Communications Biology
A smart insect screen for sun protection and cool comfort
Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Peer-Reviewed Publication
POSTECH and Korea University research team unveils a next-generation transparent cooling film using the principles of radiative cooling.
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
How common are fake profile pictures on Twitter?
Ruhr-University BochumReports and Proceedings
Automated social media profiles are a powerful tool for spreading propaganda. They often feature AI-generated profile pictures. Researchers are currently looking into ways of identifying such images.
- Funder
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
- Meeting
- 27th International Symposium on Research in Attacks, Intrusions and Defenses