The Turbulent Healing Powers of Plasma
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2017 — Researchers are starting to discover the curing powers of plasma — bringing the ion-based form of matter into medical realms. A […]
Finding Better Wind Energy Potential with the New European Wind Atlas
WASHINGTON D.C., September 6, 2017 — Over the last 25 years, the world has seen an increased dependency on wind energy that promises to continue growing. This […]
Aeroices: Newly Discovered Ultralow-Density Ice
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2017 — Water has many ice phases that form under different pressure and temperature conditions. The effects of positive pressure have been explored […]
High-Tech Electronics Made from Autumn Leaves
WASHINGTON, D.C., August, 29, 2017 — Northern China’s roadsides are peppered with deciduous phoenix trees, producing an abundance of fallen leaves in autumn. These leaves are generally […]
Lasers Zap Decontaminates from Soil
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 29, 2017 — There might be a new and improved way to rid contaminated soil of toxins and pollutants: zap it with lasers. By […]
Bond Dissociation Energies for Transition Metal Silicides Accurately Determined
WASHINGTON D.C., August 22, 2017 — Transition metal silicides, a distinct class of semiconducting materials that contain silicon, demonstrate superior oxidation resistance, high temperature stability and low […]
Gold Shines Through Properties of Nano Biosensors
WASHINGTON, D.C., August, 16, 2017 — With their remarkable electrical and optical properties, along with biocompatibility, photostability and chemical stability, gold nanoclusters are gaining a foothold in […]
Nanotechnology Gives Green Energy a Green Color
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 15, 2017 — Solar panels have tremendous potential to provide affordable renewable energy, but many people see traditional black and blue panels as an […]
New Thruster Design Increases Efficiency for Future Spaceflight
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 15, 2017 — Hall thrusters (HTs) are used in earth-orbiting satellites, and also show promise to propel robotic spacecraft long distances, such as from […]