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Scientists discovered European hedgehogs can hear ultrasonic frequencies up to 85,000 hertz, opening the door to car-mounted sound devices that could save them from roadkill extinction. One-third of hedgehog deaths come from vehicle collisions, pushing these adorable creatures toward threatened status.
Scientists discovered hedgehogs can hear ultrasound frequencies up to 85kHz, opening the door to road-safe devices that could prevent thousands of deaths. Cars with built-in ultrasound repellers could soon keep these beloved mammals out of harm's way.
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed an ultrasound device that creates instant, high-resolution images of internal rail cracks, making America's 140,000 miles of railroad track safer and easier to inspect. The breakthrough could prevent hundreds of rail failures each year and is already being tested for real-world use.
French scientists created an ultrasound so powerful it can see blood vessels thinner than a human hair without surgery. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat vascular diseases.
A new AI tool caught 100% of cases of placenta accreta, a deadly pregnancy complication that current screening methods miss half the time. The breakthrough could save countless mothers' lives.
Scientists created a swallowable robot the size of a miniature stingray that swims through your body using ultrasound waves and bubbles to deliver medicine exactly where it's needed. This breakthrough could revolutionize how doctors treat digestive problems without surgery.
MIT researchers built a smartphone-sized ultrasound device that could help detect breast cancer earlier through frequent at-home screenings. The system costs just $300 to make and works anywhere, potentially saving thousands of lives.
Researchers in Japan developed solid gel pads made from tamarind seed gum that eliminate the cold, sticky mess of traditional ultrasound gel. The pads produce identical image quality while making the experience far more comfortable for patients.