SNAPSHOTS.
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| Title: | SNAPSHOTS. |
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| Authors: | LEHMANN, JENNY (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Discover. Summer2026, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p78-81. 4p. 8 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: | X-ray imaging, Infrared imaging, Metabolites, Phasmida, Cell imaging, Planetary atmospheres, Fossil bones |
| Abstract: | The article highlights recent scientific and archaeological discoveries across diverse fields. It features microscopic imaging of the tropical water fern Ceratopteris richardii’s reproductive spores, infrared 3D modeling of Jupiter’s polar cyclones linked to the planet’s internal composition, and metabolite analysis in fossilized elephant bones revealing ancient environmental conditions. Additionally, it discusses the non-destructive X-ray study of a 3,400-year-old Bronze Age sword from Bavaria, the identification of Australia’s heaviest stick insect species Acrophylla alta, and detailed CT scans of two ancient Egyptian priests’ mummies uncovering preserved anatomical and burial artifacts. The article also covers advancements in prosthetic hand technology using sensors and neural networks to improve grip efficiency. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article highlights recent scientific and archaeological discoveries across diverse fields. It features microscopic imaging of the tropical water fern Ceratopteris richardii’s reproductive spores, infrared 3D modeling of Jupiter’s polar cyclones linked to the planet’s internal composition, and metabolite analysis in fossilized elephant bones revealing ancient environmental conditions. Additionally, it discusses the non-destructive X-ray study of a 3,400-year-old Bronze Age sword from Bavaria, the identification of Australia’s heaviest stick insect species Acrophylla alta, and detailed CT scans of two ancient Egyptian priests’ mummies uncovering preserved anatomical and burial artifacts. The article also covers advancements in prosthetic hand technology using sensors and neural networks to improve grip efficiency. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 02747529 |
