Alaskan Microgrids Offer Energy Resilience and Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 21, 2017 — The electrical grid in the contiguous United States is a behemoth of interconnected systems. If one section fails or is sabotaged, […]
Using the Dark Side of Excitons for Quantum Computing
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 20, 2017 — To build tomorrow’s quantum computers, some researchers are turning to dark excitons, which are bound pairs of an electron and the […]
Acoustic Device Makes Piezoelectrics Sing to a Different Tune
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 19, 2017 — In today’s “internet of things,” devices connect primarily over short ranges at high speeds, an environment in which surface acoustic wave […]
New Measurements to Guide Radiation Therapy
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 19, 2017 — When ionizing radiation passes through living tissue, it interacts with molecules present in the cells, stripping away electrons and producing charged […]
Advance in Light Filtering Technology Has Implications for LCD Screens, Lasers and Beyond
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 13, 2017 — Vector polarizers are a light filtering technology hidden behind the operation of many optical systems. They can be found, for instance, […]
New Ultra-Thin Diamond Membrane Is a Radiobiologist’s Best Friend
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 13, 2017 — Depending on the dose and the target, radiation can cause incredible damage to healthy cells or it can be used to […]
Life’s Building Blocks Observed in Spacelike Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2017 — Where do the molecules required for life originate? It may be that small organic molecules first appeared on earth and were […]
The Molecular Structure of a Forest Aroma Deconstructed
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 7, 2017 — The fresh, unmistakable scent of a pine forest comes from a medley of chemicals produced by its trees. Researchers have now, […]
Hybrid Electrolyte Enhances Supercapacitance in Vertical Graphene Nanosheets
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2017 — Supercapacitors can store more energy than and are preferable to batteries because they are able to charge faster mainly due to […]