New Aluminum Alloy Stores Hydrogen
November 5, 2013
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
November 1, 2013
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
October 29, 2013
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
October 29, 2013
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
October 25, 2013
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
October 25, 2013
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. […]
Shifting Winds in Turbine Arrays
October 22, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 22, 2013 — Researchers modeling how changes in air flow patterns affect wind turbines’ output power have found that the wind can supply energy […]
Low-Priced Plastic Photovoltaics
October 22, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 22, 2013 — Photovoltaic devices, which tap the power of the sun and convert it to electricity, offer a green — and potentially unlimited […]
Salmonella Sensing System
October 18, 2013
WASHINGTON D.C. Oct. 18, 2013 — As anyone who has ever consumed bacteria-contaminated food and experienced “food poisoning” can tell you, it’s a miserable experience. Yet it’s […]