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Exploring Superconducting Properties of 3-D Printed Parts

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 2016 — 3-D printing is revolutionizing many areas of manufacturing and science. In particular, 3-D printing of metals has found novel applications in fields as […]

Extending Terahertz Technology to Obtain Highly Accurate Thickness of Automotive Paint

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2016 — Now automotive body paint jobs get a major boost from the rapidly emerging field of terahertz (THz) technology used to improve […]

Mathematical models explain east-west asymmetry of jet lag recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2016 — Travelers frequently report experiencing a significantly slower jet lag recovery after an eastward vs. westward flight. While some are quick to […]

Bouncing droplets remove contaminants like pogo jumpers

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 5, 2016 – Scalpels that never need washing. Airplane wings that de-ice themselves. Windshields that readily repel raindrops. While the appeal of a self-cleaning, […]

Tiniest Imperfections Make Big Impacts in Nano-Patterned Materials

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 2016 — A research team at Clarkson University reports an interesting conclusion that could have major impacts on the future of nano-manufacturing. Their […]

Important Milestone Reached on Road to a Redefined Kilogram

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2016 — In a secure vault in the suburbs of Paris, an egg-sized cylinder of metal sits in a climate-controlled room under three […]

Why Planes Freeze

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2016 — Pilots and safety officials worry about ice accumulating on the wings and tail of an aircraft flying during freezing rain. Abnormal […]

How Water Droplets Freeze: The Physics of Ice and Snow

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2016 — Freezing water is a central issue for climate, geology and life. On earth, ice and snow cover 10 percent of the […]

Ultra-thin Solar Cells Can Easily Bend Around a Pencil

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 20, 2016 — Scientists in South Korea have made ultra-thin photovoltaics flexible enough to wrap around the average pencil. The bendy solar cells could […]