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Ultrathin Solar Cells Promise Improved Satellite Performance

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 – Most space satellites are powered by photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. Exposure to certain types of radiation present in orbit […]

Capturing and Analyzing Subtle Combination Tones Produced by Violins

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – When two musical notes are played simultaneously, the human ear can perceive weak additional tones called combination tones. These subjective tones result […]

Simulating the Shear Destruction of Red Blood Cells

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Many medical devices for treating heart failure generate nonphysiological shear flow. This can trigger the destruction of red blood cells after implantation […]

Statistical Analysis Reveals Unexpected Trends in US Gun Violence Incidents

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Although gun violence is a challenging problem in the U.S., few in-depth statistical studies have been carried out on a state-by-state basis. […]

Robotic Insect Toys Build Undergraduate Research Skills in Physics

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 – Although the sudden switch to remote and hybrid learning was seen as an enormous challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, academic and commercial […]

Predicting Risk of Aneurysm Rupture

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 – Cerebral aneurysms appear in 5% to 8% of the general population. The blood vessel rupture and resultant blood leakage within the brain […]

Casting Shadows on Solar Cells Connected in Series

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 – Large obstacles, like clouds and buildings, can block sunlight from reaching solar cells, but smaller sources, such as dust and leaves, can […]

Telehealth Makes Hearing Health Care More Equitable

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 – According to the World Health Organization, 1.6 billion people across the globe are living with hearing loss. Much of that is preventable, […]

Muscle Models Mimic Diabetes, Inform Personalized Medicine

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 – Abnormally high blood sugar (glucose) levels can result in Type 2 diabetes when things go awry with the body’s skeletal muscle, which […]