Researchers from Beijing Institute of Technology introduce a novel two-stage method for converting monochromatic near-infrared (NIR) images into high-quality RGB images. In the first stage, luminance information is recovered by converting NIR images into grayscale images. The second stage then restores chrominance information, transforming grayscale images into vibrant RGB images. This grayscale-assisted approach significantly improves image quality for applications such as assisted driving and security surveillance.

The NextGeneration EU-backed partnership ENABLE- 6G, dedicated to unlocking the potential of next-generation mobile networks, has officially concluded, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s journey towards 6G. Launched with the ambition of exploring and advancing technologies for future mobile connectivity, ENABLE- 6G brought together leading institutions and experts to develop critical capabilities in low-power communication, sensing, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and privacy-preserving machine learning.

Researchers have detailed the physics behind a phenomenon that allows them to create spin in liquid droplets using ultrasound waves, which concentrates solid particles suspended in the liquid. The discovery will allow researchers to engineer technologies that make use of the technique to develop applications in fields such as biomedical testing and drug development.

Infamous for their environmental persistence and potential links to health conditions, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals, are being discovered in unexpected places, including beer. Researchers publishing in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology tested beers brewed in different areas around the U.S. for these substances. They found that beers produced in parts of the country with known PFAS-contaminated water sources showed the highest levels of forever chemicals.