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Adapting Magnetometers for Noisy, Physically Demanding Environments

WASHINGTON, December 8, 2020 — Researchers routinely measure magnetic fields to better understand a vast array of natural phenomena including geological movements, solar flares, neuronal communication in […]

Face Shields No Match for Sneeze Vortex Rings

WASHINGTON, December 8, 2020 — Do face shields provide enough protection to the wearers against COVID-19 if they don’t also wear a mask? Spoiler alert: no. But […]

Tiny Nanospindles Enhance Use of Ultrasound to Fight Cancer

WASHINGTON, December 8, 2020 — Ultrasound can be used to treat cancer when used in combination with molecules that sensitize the system to sound waves. These sonosensitizers […]

Batteries Mimic Mammal Bones for Stability

WASHINGTON, December 8, 2020 — Sodium-ion batteries are poised to replace lithium-ion batteries for large-scale electrical energy storage. They offer several advantages over lithium-ion batteries, particularly due […]

Out of Many COVID-19 Tests, Which One to Choose?

WASHINGTON, December 1, 2020 — Until a vaccine is available, curbing the coronavirus pandemic relies heavily on how quickly a potentially exposed individual can be tested and […]

Clothing, Tattoos Could Be Used to Monitor Patient Health

WASHINGTON, December 1, 2020 — A shirt that monitors your blood pressure or a pair of socks that can keep track of your cholesterol levels might be […]

Scientists Solve Big Limitation of Stratospheric Balloon Payloads

WASHINGTON, December 1, 2020 — Nearly all photons emitted after the Big Bang are now visible only at far-infrared wavelengths. This includes light from the cold universe […]

Selecting Best Microalgae for Biodiesel Production

WASHINGTON, December 1, 2020 — Microalgae are a promising source of energy to replace fossil fuels, as they have several advantages over conventional crops used for commercial […]

COVID-19 Virus Survives on Surfaces Within Thin Film

WASHINGTON, November 24, 2020 — How does the COVID-19 virus manage to survive on surfaces? To find out, researchers in India are exploring the drying times of […]