Detecting microplastics and identifying plant stress at an early stage -- this and much more can now be done thanks to a new method based on near-infrared light measurements. It is inexpensive and ...

A new study has achieved unprecedented precision in detecting tiny shifts in light displacements at the nanoscale. This is relevant for example in the characterisation of birefringent materials and in ...

This film explores the complex nature of time measurement, tracing humanity's attempts to define and understand time over thousands of years. It discusses the evolution of timekeeping methods ...

Measuring an antenna’s radiation properties is important, especially when it comes to complying with regulations and system ...

Performance-based benchmarking also makes cybersecurity training more engaging. Instead of passively reviewing policies, teams benefit from hands-on learning. Crisis simulation exercises, for example, ...

Physicists at Washington University have forged ahead in the field of quantum mechanics by creating a new phase of matter ...

It might surprise you to know that the common tape measure is not only one of the essential items needed in a home tool kit, ...

A study led by the University of Portsmouth has achieved unprecedented precision in detecting tiny shifts in light ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

Scientists have been developing and refining methods to accurately measure the age and health of our brains, without cutting ...

This blog post explores the factors contributing to air pollution and introduces two instruments for continuous ambient air ...