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Tiny Underwater Sand Dunes May Shed Light on Larger Terrestrial and Martian Formations

Grain-scale computations enable further, deeper examination of barchan dunes WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – The English poet William Blake famously implored readers to “see the world in […]

How Metastatic Cancer Causes Leaky Blood Vessels

Direct contact between cancer and blood cells changes their normal clockwise orientation to a more metastasis-prone counterclockwise position. WASHINGTON, December 6, 2022 – Preventing metastasis – the […]

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Design Goes Deeper into Brain

A geometrical-shaped magnet structure improves the reach of deep brain stimulation to 11 centimeters, which is 1.67 times deeper than conventional transcranial magnetic stimulation methods. WASHINGTON, Nov. […]

Cooling Down Solar Cells, Naturally

Photovoltaics are more efficient when they operate at lower temperatures, which can be achieved in solar farms that space out arrays and use the wind to their […]

The Interplay Between Epidemics, Prevention Information, and Mass Media

Model shows how sharing disease through physical contact and dissemination of information through social networks affect how outbreaks spread. WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – When an epidemic […]

Ultrathin Solar Cells Promise Improved Satellite Performance

Radiation damage to photovoltaics in orbit can be reduced by making the cells thinner. WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 – Most space satellites are powered by photovoltaic cells […]

Capturing and Analyzing Subtle Combination Tones Produced by Violins

Higher-quality violins produce the most detectable objective tones due to stronger resonance. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – When two musical notes are played simultaneously, the human ear […]

Simulating the Shear Destruction of Red Blood Cells

Devices used to treat heart failure can create flows that damage red blood cells but understanding the particle dynamics at play may minimize the effect. WASHINGTON, Nov. […]

Statistical Analysis Reveals Unexpected Trends in US Gun Violence Incidents

Only a handful of states showed surge in gun violence incidents specific to summer of 2020, contradicting reports of national trend. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Although […]