Nano-scale inks could lighten airliners by hundreds of kilograms

Ultra-lightweight structural color inks: printable, non-iridescent, and they don't fade

Kobe University researchers have created a new “structural color ink,” just 100-200 nanometers thick, that shows bright colors from wide viewing angles, without fading, while weighing less than half a gram per square meter (0.002 oz per square foot).

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First-of-a-kind blood test paves way for early Parkinson’s diagnosis

A new test that focuses on biomarkers in blood serum has shown promise as a way of detecting Parkinson's

With no way of completely curing the condition, earlier diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can have profound impacts on treatment options and a patient’s quality of life. Scientists are making inroads when it comes to picking up the tell-tale signs of the disease’s onset, and a new first-of-a-kind study has demonstrated how these might be revealed through an inexpensive blood test that has shown a high degree of accuracy in early trials.

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Omnidirectional camera put to practical use – in whale study

Omnidirectional video cameras are becoming increasingly popular, although they’re still mostly just used recreationally. An international scientific research team, however, has now utilized one of the devices to gain a better understanding of whale beh… Continue reading Omnidirectional camera put to practical use – in whale study