Size Matters: Measuring distances between molecules is no simple task, but a team of German researchers has developed a new method that could revolutionize biological research and possibly even impact ...

This release is also available in Chinese on EurekAlert! Chinese. College Park, MD (August 31, 2010) -- With the advent of nanometer-sized machines, there is considerable demand for stable, precise ...

An upcoming feature for PowerToys can measure the distance between objects on a screen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft ...

A video showing the lengths authorities in Germany are going to enforce COVID-19 rules has gone viral on social media. The video, posted online by various German Twitter users, shows police on ...

How do you measure something that’s not in a straight line? Rulers and tape measures work, but only so well, and at certain points you’re making an approximation as you try to fit the object to the ...

Colorectal polyps—fleshy growths occurring in the lining of the colon or rectum—are an important risk factor for colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that doctors use to look for ...

Here’s a cool trick: the new Sonar Ruler app uses the iPhone’s speaker to send out a short click and then measures how long it takes for the sound to bounce off a surface. It then tells you the ...

If you’ve ever designed a web page or an app or even just tried to build some simple graphics, you know measuring in the digital space isn’t nearly as simple as pulling out a ruler. Figuring out the ...