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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – The English poet William Blake famously implored readers to “see the world in a grain of sand.” In Physics of Fluids, by […]

How Metastatic Cancer Causes Leaky Blood Vessels

WASHINGTON, December 6, 2022 – Preventing metastasis – the development of cancer cells beyond their original location – remains one of the major goals of current cancer […]

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Design Goes Deeper into Brain

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 – As a noninvasive neuromodulation method, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows great potential to treat a range of mental and psychiatric diseases, including […]

Cooling Down Solar Cells, Naturally

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 – A bright, sunny, cloudless day might seem like the optimal setting for solar cells. But too much sun, and too much heat, […]

The Interplay Between Epidemics, Prevention Information, and Mass Media

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – When an epidemic strikes, more than just infections spread. As cases mount, information about the disease, how to spot it, and how […]

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. […]