Quantum Networks in Our Future
WASHINGTON, August 31, 2021 — Large-scale quantum networks have been proposed, but so far, they do not exist. Some components of what would make up such networks […]
Compact Speaker Systems Direct Sound Efficiently
WASHINGTON, August 31, 2021 — As electronic devices decrease in size, their component parts, like speakers, need to shrink as well. In JASA Express Letters, published by […]
Voices of Reason? Study Links Acoustic Correlations, Gender to Vocal Appeal
WASHINGTON, August 31, 2021 — What makes a voice attractive? The question is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our personal lives, the workplace, […]
How Do Wind Turbines Respond to Winds, Ground Motion During Earthquakes?
WASHINGTON, August 24, 2021 — As China’s economic development continues, energy demand is rising along with it. Meeting this energy demand via fossil fuels is becoming increasingly […]
Cosmic Rays May Be Key to Understanding Galactic Dynamics
WASHINGTON, August 24, 2021 — Cosmic rays are charged subnuclear particles that move close to the speed of light, constantly raining down on the Earth. These particles […]
Turning Hazelnut Shells into Potential Renewable Energy Source
WASHINGTON, August 24, 2021 — Biomass is attracting growing interest from researchers as a source of renewable, sustainable, and clean energy. It can be converted into bio-oil […]
Combining Perovskite with Silicon, Solar Cells Convert More Energy from Sun
WASHINGTON, August 17, 2021 — Many countries around the world are committed to reducing emissions or reaching net-zero emissions to meet the United Nations’ climate goals of […]
Wash Your Hands For 20 Seconds: Physics Shows Why
WASHINGTON, August 17, 2021 — Though hand-washing is proven effective in combating the spread of disease and infection, the physics behind it has rarely been studied. But […]
Common Environmental Pollutants Damage Mucus Structure, Function
WASHINGTON, August 10, 2021 — Major disruptions to our health and quality of life are front of mind in an era when wildfires, floods, and the ongoing […]