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In a groundbreaking study, astronomers led by Natsuki H. Hayatsu have serendipitously uncovered an ultra-luminous infrared ...

Abstract: Throughout the current study, an improved laser detection approach that uses wavelet analysis is provided. It addresses issues including the poor aesthetic impact of laser imaging beneath ...

University of Iowa researchers have demonstrated in two new studies how a semiconductor material can be used to create ...