Abstract The screen image synthesis (SIS) meter was originally proposed as a high-speed measurement tool, which fused the measured data from multiple sample-rotational angles to produce a whole-field measurement result. However, it suffered from stray light noise and lacked the capability of spectrum measurement. In this study, we propose an SIS system embedded with a…

Abstract Reliability and lifetime of specific electronics boards depends on the quality of manufacturing process. Especially soldering splashes in some areas of PCB (printed circuit board) can cause change of selected electrical parameters. Nowadays, the manual inspection is massively replaced by specialized visual systems checking the presence of different defects. The research carried out in…

Abstract Lynch syndrome (LS) is a hereditary cancer syndrome caused by autosomal dominant mutations, with high probability of early onset for several cancers, mainly colorectal cancer (CRC). The gut microbiome was shown to be influenced by host genetics and to be altered during cancer development. Therefore, we aimed to determine alterations in gut microbiome compositions…

Disaster risk communication traditionally focuses on authorities conveying hazard and risk information to at-risk populations, with little consideration of local community knowledge. To enable risk reduction and resilience, disaster management must forge partnerships with local communities and empower citizen-led initiatives. Disasters triggered by natural and human-induced shocks are hugely complex societal incidents, often striking with…

Courtesy of Environment MinistryFire ants, an alien species that has made particular inroads into Japan The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:00 JST, November 24, 2023 The Group of Seven has finalized action goals for invasive alien species that are threatening ecosystems in various regions, including the sharing of information on how such species get in and countermeasures at…

Black Friday is the perfect time of the year to snap up a deal on some of your more expensive outlays and, as telescopes and binoculars tend to be premium priced, there’s no better time to buy.  The Live Science team has been scouring the sales, and when we do find an irresistible Black Friday…

Drawing inspiration from birds, fish and even worms, researchers in Europe are developing machines to explore places on Earth that are difficult for people to reach. By  Gareth Willmer The Ornithopter in the sci-fi blockbuster film Dune resembles a helicopter crossed with a dragonfly. It’s no wonder why. Ever since humankind has imagined flight, pioneering…

Everyone attending Climate Week NYC knows that the world is nowhere near where we need to be to tackle the threats to our planet. But with that shared understanding of the situation comes a risk. The lack of sufficient action is becoming normal. It is tempting to tell a calming story: policy is advancing, just…

Two years ago, Libby Keatley was diving off the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland when she spotted something unusual. It was a sea slug – or nudibranch – whose transparent body had orange lines running through it and twiggy projections arranged along its back. “It was quite distinctive and not like anything I’d…