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Altering surface textures in ‘counterintuitive manner’ may lead to cooling efficiency gains

WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 12, 2013 — Researchers across the globe are racing to find ways to improve the cooling of hot surfaces — for technologies ranging from […]

The Secrets of a Bug’s Flight

WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 12, 2013 — Researchers have identified some of the underlying physics that may explain how insects can so quickly recover from a stall in […]

Next-Generation Semiconductors Synthesis

WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 8, 2013 — Although silicon semiconductors are nearly universal in modern electronics, devices made from silicon have limitations—including that they cease to function properly […]

New Aluminum Alloy Stores Hydrogen

WASHINGTON D.C. Nov. 5, 2013 — We use aluminum to make planes lightweight, store sodas in recyclable containers, keep the walls of our homes energy efficient and […]

Designing an Acoustic Diode

WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 1, 2013 — Most people know about ultrasound through its role in prenatal imaging: those grainy, grey outlines of junior constructed from reflected sound […]

Seeing in the Dark

WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 29, 2013 — Thermal infrared (IR) energy is emitted from all things that have a temperature greater than absolute zero. Human eyes, primarily sensitive […]

Cat’s Eyes: Designing the Perfect Mixer

WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 29, 2013 — As any amateur baker knows, proper mixing is crucial to a perfect pastry. Mix too little and ingredients will not be […]

Measuring Blood Sugar With Light

WASHINGTON D.C. October 25, 2013 — One of the keys to healthful living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is monitoring blood glucose (sugar) levels to […]

Understanding DNA Damage

WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 25, 2013 — Every day, all day, our DNA gets beaten up by chemicals and radiation — but remarkably, most of us stay healthy. […]