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16 hours ago | 
azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesEarly and accurate diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s remains one of the biggest challenges in neurological healthcare. These conditions involve a gradual loss of neurons, leading to cognitive and motor impairments that often develop subtly and progress slowly, making timely detection difficult.
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1 day ago | 
azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesNASA researchers have recently underscored the vital role of North Atlantic right whales, an increasingly rare marine species, in the broader ocean ecosystem. With only about 370 individuals left, conservation efforts hinge on understanding their food sources, particularly a tiny plankton species called Calanus finmarchicus. These copepods are essential to the whales’ diet, and tracking their distribution has become a top priority.
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2 days ago | 
azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesNASA researchers have shared insights into the promising use of quantum sensing technologies, specifically matter-wave interferometry, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The team has been looking at how these sensors could significantly enhance our ability to measure gravitational and other physical forces in space, offering new ways to study the fundamental laws of the universe and analyze the makeup of planetary bodies.
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6 days ago | 
azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesNASA has recently introduced a new laser-based instrument called the Aerosol Wind Profiler (AWP), developed to produce detailed three-dimensional wind profiles. Using Doppler lidar technology, the AWP tracks the movement of aerosols—small particles suspended in the atmosphere—to measure wind speed and direction with high accuracy. The system has been deployed on aircraft and is being evaluated for future use in space.
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1 week ago | 
azomining.com | Laura Thomson |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a recent article in the journal Mining, researchers explored the feasibility of employing iron ore tailings as primary raw materials in alkali-activated systems, complemented by industrial wastes such as carbide lime and activated using sodium silicate solutions.
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1 week ago | 
azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesChronic wounds are a serious, often overlooked medical challenge, especially for people with diabetes or poor circulation. These wounds heal slowly, are prone to infection, and can lead to life-altering complications if not managed properly. What makes them especially tricky is that traditional care methods offer limited feedback. Clinicians rely on occasional visual inspections or delayed lab results, leaving plenty of room for complications to slip by unnoticed.
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1 week ago | 
azomining.com | Laura Thomson |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Laura ThomsonIn a recent article published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, researchers proposed an alternative process involving sodium hydroxide (NaOH) roasting followed by water leaching to enhance lithium (Li) extraction efficiency from spodumene. The research focuses on optimizing the roasting parameters, understanding the reaction kinetics, and assessing the leaching process, aiming to develop a more sustainable and cost-effective method for lithium beneficiation.
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1 week ago | 
azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Lexie CornerA recent article in Battery Energy outlines a method for converting cigarette filter waste (CFW) into carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) through a single-step, low-impact pyrolysis process. The goal is to repurpose this common waste material into electrodes for supercapacitors—devices that store energy and charge or discharge quickly, making them useful for clean energy systems.
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1 week ago | 
azosensors.com | Bethan Davies |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Bethan DaviesIn a major step forward for emissions monitoring, researchers have developed a powerful spectroscopy system that can measure multiple greenhouse gases in real time across large open areas. Designed for complex environments like wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), this system offers a significant upgrade over traditional point-based methods that often miss fast-changing or spatially varied emissions.
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1 week ago | 
azonano.com | Lexie Corner |Noopur Jain
Reviewed by Lexie CornerIn a recent Nature Communications article, researchers explored how strong electric fields influence electron behavior in graphene, uncovering nonequilibrium effects typically associated with high-energy physics. Using advanced nano-infrared imaging techniques, the study examined how phenomena such as Cherenkov phonon emission and Schwinger-like electron-hole pair generation manifest in two-dimensional graphene systems.
