Space science
Signals from space help predict drought early
A recent study by NASA scientists can help detect flash drought signals up to 3 months before it occurs, contributing to future damage mitigation efforts.
Fluorescence
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Discover science
'Live tattoo' can glow to warn pollution
Tattoos are divided into sections containing live bacteria, capable of fluorescence when exposed to special compounds.
Discover science
Leonardo used both fingers to paint the Mona Lisa
The secret to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa's optical effect for Mona Lisa painting was first deciphered by French researchers.
Oceanography
The world's most bizarre discovery: Self-luminous sea turtles
Divers have discovered an extremely rare, shimmering tortoise tortoise swimming off the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific waters.
Oceanography
Detection of green fluorescence proteins in marine organisms
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California at San Diego and the Salk Biological Research Institute have discovered a family of gr…
Oceanography
Fish red fluorescence
Scientists have discovered that red is the preferred color for many fish species, and some species fluoresce in vivid colors.
Archeology
Restore precious painting work with X-rays
An unfinished self-portrait of the famous Dutch illustrator Rembrandt was discovered underneath the picture
Biology
The scientific world has captured the image of the god of death.
British scientists have taken a picture of death spreading like a wave across a body of a worm, by studying the blue fluorescence that travels through each cell, until t…
Biology
Observe complex pigment mixtures in living cells
In a technological advance that allows researchers to observe active cells when performing photosynthesis, they have developed a method that can enhance the effect of bi…
Biology
Found glowing fish-like creatures in the dark
The researchers found these bi-amphibious organisms, also called lanceletes, which contained green fluorescent proteins that could act as concealed shields.
Biology
Canada's new DNA testing method
Researchers at Laval University (Canada) have found a new way to simplify the discovery of genetic abnormalities, identify bacteria or viruses, and even discover gene mu…
Animal world
Discovered the world's first fluorescent frog species
Very casually, Brazilian and Argentinian scientists discovered the world's first fluorescent frog.
Food safety
Two poisons in vermicelli, noodles you are eating every day
Fluorescence and borax found to be used in the technology of making noodles are two very dangerous banned chemicals. People who eat this type of vermicelli are at risk o…
New technology
The kit supports deep diving
A large size diving suit will be used in ocean research and will overcome the depth limitations with conventional diving.
New technology
Micro-robots protect the retina
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a microscopic injectable robot that can measure oxygen levels to help protect the retina.