News tagged with computerised tomography

3D X-rays piece together the evolution of flight from fossils

(PhysOrg.com) -- In a collaborative project between National Museums Scotland and the University of Abertay Dundee, researchers are using an incredibly sensitive CT (computerised tomography) scanner to analyse ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Breathalyzer test detects lung cancer: study

Scientists in Israel have devised a portable breath tester that detects lung cancer with 86 percent accuracy, according to a study released Sunday.

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Aug 30, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 1




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Sweet innovation for citrus fruits

Researchers in Spain have developed sophisticated machines to sort citrus fruit before they reach consumers. The prototypes can detect and separate rotten oranges, and can classify mandarin segments. Citrus ...

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Archaeologists find statue of Tutankhamun's grandad

Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed part a 3,000-year-old statue of the pharaoh Amenhotep III, believed to be the grandfather of the young King Tutankhamun, antiquities chief Zahi Hawass said on Saturday.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Oct 02, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (23) | comments 3

King Tut died of blood disorder: German researchers

Legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun was probably killed by the genetic blood disorder sickle cell disease, German scientists said Wednesday, rejecting earlier research that suggested he died of malaria.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jun 23, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 5

Cold war - Fighting the threat of latent TB (w/ Podcast)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists are making breakthroughs in studying the latent form of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This work could revolutionise the treatment of TB.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Neanderthals different in north, south

A Hull York Medical School (HYMS) researcher has played a key role in a study which has cast important new light on Neanderthals.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Dec 21, 2006 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (18) | comments 0

Ancient human fossils find modern virtual home

First discovered 150 years ago, Neanderthals have been studied more widely than any other form of human. Thanks to a new interactive inventory and online catalogue developed in Europe, scientists worldwide ...

Technology / Software

created Jun 06, 2006 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 0


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