How Metastatic Cancer Causes Leaky Blood Vessels
WASHINGTON, December 6, 2022 – Preventing metastasis – the development of cancer cells beyond their original location – remains one of the major goals of current cancer […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Design Goes Deeper into Brain
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 – As a noninvasive neuromodulation method, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows great potential to treat a range of mental and psychiatric diseases, including […]
Cooling Down Solar Cells, Naturally
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 – A bright, sunny, cloudless day might seem like the optimal setting for solar cells. But too much sun, and too much heat, […]
The Interplay Between Epidemics, Prevention Information, and Mass Media
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – When an epidemic strikes, more than just infections spread. As cases mount, information about the disease, how to spot it, and how […]
Ultrathin Solar Cells Promise Improved Satellite Performance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 – Most space satellites are powered by photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. Exposure to certain types of radiation present in orbit […]
Capturing and Analyzing Subtle Combination Tones Produced by Violins
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – When two musical notes are played simultaneously, the human ear can perceive weak additional tones called combination tones. These subjective tones result […]
Simulating the Shear Destruction of Red Blood Cells
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Many medical devices for treating heart failure generate nonphysiological shear flow. This can trigger the destruction of red blood cells after implantation […]
Statistical Analysis Reveals Unexpected Trends in US Gun Violence Incidents
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Although gun violence is a challenging problem in the U.S., few in-depth statistical studies have been carried out on a state-by-state basis. […]
Robotic Insect Toys Build Undergraduate Research Skills in Physics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 – Although the sudden switch to remote and hybrid learning was seen as an enormous challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, academic and commercial […]