toyohashi university of technology
Was The Fish Fresh Before It Was Frozen?
We can't always tell if fish is fresh simply by looking at it, but spectral analyzers might be able to do the trick.
Empathy For Robots: Similar But Not Quite The Same
Can humans empathize with robots? Electroencephalography data from 15 healthy human subjects suggests that we do.
Blue Faces Perceived As More Fearful
Facial color plays a role in subconscious processing of fearful expression, say scientists.
Supercritical Fluids Help Stabilize Quantum Dot Formation
Supercritical CO2, which is also used to decaffeinate coffee, has been used to stabilize the formation of quantum dots.
A Quick Dip In Aqueous Ammonia Doubles Solar Cell Efficiency
Immersing CIGS solar cells into ammonia removes the upper zinc hydroxide layer, doubling their solar conversion efficiency in the process.
Strengthening Microneedles For Brain Surgery
Scientists have developed a way to stiffen microneedles so that they can be used in applications such as brain surgeries.
SQUIDs Sift Out Metallic Contaminants In Food
Even metallic contaminants as small as 0.3 mm cannot escape the eye of this SQUID-based magnetic sensor.
Micro Fingers Manipulate Cells One At A Time
Researchers have developed a microprobe array that acts like tiny fingers, allowing them to pick up single cells.
