Simulating Supernova Remnants, Star Formation in Earthbound Lab
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2022 – Molecular clouds are collections of gas and dust in space. When left alone, the clouds remain in their state of peaceful equilibrium. […]
Solar Cell Keeps Working Long After Sun Sets
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2022 – About 750 million people in the world do not have access to electricity at night. Solar cells provide power during the day, […]
Making Physics Instruction More Equitable
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2022 – More equitable approaches to physics instruction are necessary, because the field has recognized many ways in which traditional approaches to instruction are […]
New Approach Needed for Forecasting Corrosion Within Bridges, Concrete Structures
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2022 — The most common cause of degradation and failures of reinforced concrete structures is chloride-induced corrosion of its embedded steel. This is a […]
Folding Design Leads to Heart Sensor with Smaller Profile
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2022 — As advances in wearable devices push the amount of information they can provide consumers, sensors increasingly have to conform to the contours […]
Using Marinated Eggs to Demonstrate Diffusion
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2022 — Marinated, or pickled, eggs are enjoyed by cultures around the world. There are Pennsylvania Dutch red-beet pickled eggs, German-style ones with a […]
Blowing Bubbles in Dough to Bake Perfect Yeast-Free Pizza
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2022 — In typical breads, yeast produces bubbles via a biochemical process, causing dough to rise and develop into light, airy, and tasty treats. […]
Bionic Wing Flaps Improve Wind Energy Efficiency
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2022 — Wind energy relies on efficient wind turbine blades, which act as airfoils, structures akin to an airplane wing. Air flow control accessories […]
Gravitational Wave Mirror Experiments Can Evolve Into Quantum Entities
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2022 — Quantum physical experiments exploring the motion of macroscopic or heavy bodies under gravitational forces require protection from any environmental noise and highly […]