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Simulations Characterize Turbulence Caused by Common Connection for Dialysis

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2019 — Patients with kidney failure often require arteriovenous grafts to be connected to dialysis machines for their lifesaving treatment. However, one common […]

Predicting Epileptic Seizures Might Be More Difficult Than Previously Thought

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2019 — By studying the brain dynamics of 28 subjects with epilepsy, scientists demonstrated there is no evidence for a previously suspected warning […]

New Standard of Reference for Assessing Solar Forecast Proposed

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2019 — Being able to accurately forecast how much solar energy reaches the surface of the Earth is key to guiding decisions for […]

Using Light to Speed Up Computation

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2019 — A group of researchers in Japan has developed a new type of processor known as PAXEL, a device that can potentially […]

Kaleidoscope Mirror Symmetry Inspires New Design for Optical Tools, Technologies

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2019 — In a kaleidoscope, mirrors are placed at angles to create a visual illusion of multiple, symmetric images from one original object. […]

Studying Drivers Behind Cardiac Arrhythmias

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2019 — Despite advances in medical imaging, the mechanisms leading to the irregular contractions of the heart during heart rhythm disorders remain poorly […]

Every Step a Cell Takes, Every Move They Make — Scientists will be Watching

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2019 — An interdisciplinary team has found a solution to a problem plaguing developmental biology — long-term cell tracking and manipulation. Mechanical engineer […]

Miniaturizing Medical Imaging, Sensing Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2019 – Scientists in Christine Hendon’s and Michal Lipson’s research groups at Columbia University, New York, have used a microchip to map the […]

Reconfigurable Electronics Show Promise for Wearable, Implantable Devices

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 10, 2019 — Medical implants of the future may feature reconfigurable electronic platforms that can morph in shape and size dynamically as bodies change […]