Get a Grip: The Best Thumb Position for Disc Launch Speed and Spin Rate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2024 – Disc golf is a sport growing in popularity, but there hasn’t been much research into the best techniques – until now. Researcher […]
Using Antimatter to Detect Nuclear Radiation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 – Nuclear fission reactors act as a key power source for many parts of the world and worldwide power capacity is expected to […]
How Spreading Misinformation Is Like a Nuclear Reaction
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2024 – It has never been easier to spread false or misleading information online. The anonymous, impersonal nature of the internet, combined with advanced […]
3D-Printed Chip Sensor Detects Foodborne Pathogens for Safer Products
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2024 – Every so often, a food product is recalled because of some sort of contamination. For consumers of such products, a recall can […]
New Ultrasound Technology May Revolutionize Respiratory Disease Diagnoses
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 – The thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient’s […]
Fresh Meat: New Biosensor Accurately and Efficiently Determines Meat Freshness
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 — The freshness of animal meat is an essential property determining its quality and safety. With advanced technology capable of preserving food for […]
Keep It Secret: Cloud Data Storage Security Approach Taps Quantum Physics
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 – Distributed cloud storage is a hot topic for security researchers around the globe pursuing secure data storage, and a team in China […]
Using Gemstones’ Unique Characteristics To Uncover Ancient Trade Routes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 – Since ancient times, gemstones have been mined and traded across the globe, sometimes traveling continents from their origin. Gems are geologically defined […]
Improving Recyclable Waste Classification With Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 – Managing and classifying waste accurately for reuse is a growing challenge in environmental protection. Addressing this issue, researchers at Hefei University of […]