Which type of thermometer is the most accurate?

We asked doctors which kind of thermometer is the most accurate, and selected the best options for home use from brands like ...
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Quantum nanothermometer shows that single-cell hyperthermia triggers immune reprogramming

Atomic defects in nanodiamonds enable both precise heating of lysosomes inside macrophages and nanoscale temperature ...

Physicists bring unruly molecules to the quantum party

Scientists have made leaps and bounds in bending atoms to their will, making them into everything from ultraprecise clocks to ...
Study Finds on MSN

Cell-Sized Robots Can Sense, Decide, And Move Without Outside Control

Cell-sized robots can sense temperature, make decisions, and move autonomously using nanowatts of power—no external control ...

Measuring how materials hotter than the sun's surface conduct electricity

Warm dense matter is a state of matter that forms at extreme temperatures and pressures, like those found at the center of ...

A Chip that Keeps Time (Almost) Like an Atomic Clock

For decades, atomic clocks have provided the most stable means of timekeeping. They measure time by oscillating in step with ...
CNET

Do Defrosting Trays Work? More Importantly, Are They Safe?

Whether you're talking turkey or talking other frozen foods, "Per the USDA, there are three safe ways to thaw -- in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave," says Sanjay Gummalla, Ph.D., ...
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Can Wearable Devices Help Prevent Heart Disease?

Smartwatches and wearable heart monitors can help detect issues such as irregular heart rhythms. But they also have limits ...

40 Gifts Under $25 That Don't Feel Like You Waited Till the Last Minute

Check out these impressive gifts under $25, regardless of who you're shopping for this season. Add to cart now, and they ...