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To measure how much stronger the treated material had become, the researchers used a specialized probe inside a scanning electron microscope to test how much force was needed to fracture the electrolyte surface.

From Science Daily

All the volunteers will have the current gold-standard tests for Alzheimer's which involve a specialised brain PET scan using a radioactive tracer, or a lumbar puncture to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid.

From BBC

I typically scan my inbox for anything critical, then take action right away or add read-it-laters to an ever-growing Google Tasks list.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is why the U.S. has a Space Force base on the island, scanning the skies for potential attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

PCC said it had been advised by the Royal Navy bomb disposal team that enhanced scanning equipment was expected to arrive on site, which would help determine the safest way to make the device safe.

From BBC