An ultrasonic scanner can pick up the early warning signs of brittle bones,
French scientists say. Bone density is normally measured with X-rays. An
ultrasonic scanner, developed at the imaging laboratory at the University of
Paris (Pierre and Marie Curie), can pick up previously undetectable changes in
the tiny canals in the bone where osteoporosis begins.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Life
Stunning photos reveal the intricate beauty of fungi
Regulars
Comment
Do you want your underwear with added probiotics?
Regulars
Environment
Can climate change stay in the news agenda after Europe's heatwave?
Leader
ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû1000¼¯ºÏ
New Scientist recommends an unsettling deep dive into forensic science
Culture
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles
1
The world's fastest spider tops 3.5 metres per second
2
Where, when and how to watch the 2026 solar eclipse
3
Babies are born with the neural foundations for maths
4
The weirdness of neutrinos could completely rewrite particle physics
5
The race to understand how and when Thwaites glacier will collapse
6
The best sci-fi novel in 2026 so far – plus 6 other great reads
7
A type of fibre that stimulates GLP-1 release approved for use in food
8
The best new science-fiction novels published in July 2026
9
I’m the first person whose life was saved by CRISPR base editing
10
We’ve uncovered a master gene that switches on human development
