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Training Solar Panels to Dance with the Wind

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024 – Solar power is currently the fastest growing energy sector worldwide. Solar photovoltaic power plants convert sunlight into electricity and their vast potential […]

Improving Hurricane Modeling with Physics-Informed Machine Learning

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, can be devastating natural disasters, leveling entire cities and claiming hundreds or thousands of lives. A key aspect […]

Seed Slippage: Champati Cha-Cha

WASHINGTON, Nov 19, 2024 – Champatis, the seeds of the Lapsi tree, are valued in Nepal for their medical, economic, social, and cultural significance. They are also […]

Raise the Roof: How to Reduce Badminton Birdie Drift

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2024 – Indoor badminton courts are often used for high-stakes tournaments, but even an enclosed court can affect the path of a birdie. The […]

Optimal Standing Positions and Ventilation in Airport Smoking Lounges

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024 – While many smoking rooms in U.S. airports have closed in recent years, they are still common in other airports around the world. […]

Beneath the Brushstrokes, van Gogh’s Sky is Alive with Real-World Physics

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2024 – Vincent van Gogh’s painting “The Starry Night” depicts a swirling blue sky with yellow moon and stars. The sky is an explosion […]

Microplastic Pollution Increases Sea Foam Height and Stability

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2024 — From cloud formation to sea temperatures, sea foam plays many roles in the dynamic interactions that occur at the surface level of […]

Harnessing Green Energy from Plants Depends on their Circadian Rhythms

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2024 —When plants draw water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves, they produce an electric potential that could be harnessed as […]

A Smarter City Skyline for Flood Safety

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 — A city’s skyline — the distinctive shapes and arrangements of its buildings — impacts the safety of its population during floods. When […]