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Statistical Physics Rejects Theory of ‘Two Ukraines’

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2022 — When reading news and analyses of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, researchers in Spain perceived many conflicting messages being transmitted. The most […]

Electrode Design Paves Way for Better Biofuel Cells, Electrochemical Devices

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2022 — Enzyme electrodes are useful in a range of applications, including biosensing systems and electrochemical devices. Biofuel cells (BFCs) are specially promising candidates for […]

Improved Wind Forecasts Save Consumers Millions in Energy Costs

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – Wind energy is occupying an increasingly large share of the energy landscape, which comes with an increasing reliance on the intermittent nature […]

Desktop Air Curtain System Prevents Spread of COVID-19 in Hospital Settings

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – In efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, miniaturizing air curtains for hospital wards, labs, and other health care settings is gaining […]

Rocket Engine Exhaust Pollution Extends High into Earth’s Atmosphere

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – Reusable space technology has led to a rise in space transportation at a lower cost, as popularized by commercial spaceflights of companies […]

At Home, Do-It-Yourself Fluid Mechanics

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 – Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused many disruptions in the educational system, it also led to some surprising benefits. In Physics of Fluids, […]

Exploring Dynamics of Blood Flow in Vascular, Atherosclerotic Diseases

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 – Medical interventions, such as improving diet, lowering blood lipids, or controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, can only do so much when […]

Wearable, Inexpensive Robotic Sleeve for Lymphedema Treatment

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 – Lymphedema often occurs in survivors of breast cancer, because they are at high risk for lymph node damage or removal during surgical […]

Face Shape Influences Mask Fit, Suggests Problems with Double Masking Against COVID-19

WASHINGTON, May 3 2022 – In its updated guidance at the start of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said loosely woven cloth masks […]