Separating the Sound from the Noise in Hot Plasma Fusion
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2018 — In the search for abundant clean energy, scientists around the globe look to fusion power, where isotopes of hydrogen combine to […]
Carbon Nanodots Do an Ultrafine Job With In Vitro Lung Tissue
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2018 — Epidemiological studies have established a strong correlation between inhaling ultrafine particles from incomplete combustion and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Still, relatively […]
Unraveling How Spiderwebs Absorb Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2018 — Spiderwebs can withstand a predator’s impact while still helping catch and detect small prey. Spiders architect these lightweight networks for strength […]
New Method Speeds Up Simulations, Giving New Insights into Protein Folding
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 4, 2018 — A protein’s folding patterns help them perform their dedicated tasks. As the real “doers” of the cell, even a tiny alteration […]
Simulations Reveal Role of Calcium in Titanium Implant Acceptance
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 4, 2018 — Titanium-based materials are widely used in medical implant technology. Coating the surface of titanium materials with biologically active molecules has recently […]
Plot Points: A Study Demonstrates a New Recurrence-Based Method that Mimics Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 29, 2018 — The recurrence plot is a vital tool for analyzing nonlinear dynamic systems, especially systems involving empirically observed time series data. RPs […]
European Researchers Develop a New Technique to Forecast Geomagnetic Storms
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 29, 2018 — The Earth’s magnetic field extends from pole to pole and is strongly affected by solar wind from the sun. This “wind” […]
Come Together: New Laser Technique Binds Aluminum with Plastic in Injection Molding
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2018 — As developers in the automotive and airline industries push to make more efficient vehicles, they are turning their attention to designing […]
Mapping Out Cancer’s Movements
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2018 — Cancer researchers struggle to identify tumor cells that are interspersed within nonmalignant tissues because tumor cells exploit the tissue environment and […]