A screening procedure that started as a pilot program in the D.C. area is credited with saving the lives of babies around the world. Pulse oximetry (or “pulse ox”) is simple, cheap, painless and quick ...

Amyloidosis is a multifaceted disease group caused by deposits of the misfolded "amyloid" protein in various tissues. Amyloid protein is very unique compared to other native proteins in that it has a ...

Helium leaks are hard to catch. This triangle-shaped device uses sound changes to find leaks and shows how it works.

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. Researchers have developed a new optical sensor ...

A recent Israeli study points toward Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) as a potentially effective tool for acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen environmental ...

Polarization, which is one of the fundamental characteristics of electromagnetic wave, characterizes the vector nature of the oscillating electric field. Light beam with spatially homogeneous or ...

This circuit is suitable in every situation where over-current protection is required. Here we give an example from the model train world. Every seasoned model train enthusiast knows that there is ...