NIMS has been developing chemical sensors as a key component of artificial olfaction technology (olfactory sensors), with the ...

Understanding the properties of different materials is an important step in material design. X-ray absorption spectroscopy ...

Humans didn’t discover the presence of infrared light until well into the 1800s, and it’s taken us significantly longer to ...

FTIR spectroscopy enables quick, accurate analysis of materials, offering unique spectral fingerprints for identifying ...

Widespread contamination of performance supplements with undeclared anabolic steroids demands stronger detection systems and athlete education.

Microplastics are increasingly present in the air, soil and water, prompting widespread environmental concern. But how can these tiny particles – ranging from 5 millimeters to 1 micron in size – be ...

Photothermal AFM-IR is a highly effective method for nanoscale chemical analysis, ideally suited to the stringent requirements of semiconductor research and production. By integrating the spatial ...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to establish the best cutoff values for waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI) and HOMA-IR (HR) to identify a cluster (> 3) of cardiovascular risk factors ...

One way to reduce plastic pollution in the environment is to identify different types of plastic to guarantee efficient waste management. Plastics are one of the most widely utilized products globally ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. We present a workflow, benchmarks, and applications to provide a roadmap for ...

In laying out a spectrum pipeline, only 100 megahertz of upper C-Band is specified in the bill. The FCC and NTIA have to find another 700 megahertz, 500 of which has to come from federal holdings. The ...