A Hearing Test for the World’s Rarest Sea Turtle
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2026 — Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are among the most endangered species of sea turtles in the world. They reside along the east and […]
Accurately Predicting Arctic Sea Ice in Real Time
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2026 — Arctic sea ice has large effects on the global climate. By cooling the planet, Arctic ice impacts ocean circulation, atmospheric patterns, and […]
Broadband Ultrasonic Imaging Shows Defects in All Types of Concrete
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2026 — Concrete structures like roads and bridges require nondestructive testing methods to identify interior defects without destroying their structure. Most methods send sound […]
Noninvasive Brain Scanning Could Send Signals to Paralyzed Limbs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2026 — People with from spinal cord injuries often lose some or all their limb function. In most patients, the nerves in their limbs […]
Machine Learning Lends a Helping ‘Hand’ to Prosthetics
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2026 — Holding an egg requires a gentle touch. Squeeze too hard, and you’ll make a mess. Opening a water bottle, on the other […]
Ice, Ice, Maybe: There’s Always a Thin Layer of Water on Ice — or is There?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2026 — The ice in your freezer is remarkably different from the single crystals that form in snow clouds, or even those formed on […]
No Thyme Wasted: Harnessing the Medicinal Benefits of Thyme Extract With Small Doses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2026 – With a myriad of health effects, thyme extract may seem like a magic medicinal ingredient. Its biologically active compounds — thymol, carvacrol, […]
When Is It Time to Jump? The Boiling Frog Problem of AI Use in Physics Education
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2026 — Generative AI is becoming ubiquitous in everyday life. Large language models like ChatGPT can help answer questions, write emails, and solve problems […]
Using Sound Waves to Detect Helium
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2025 — Helium leaks are hard to detect. Helium is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and does not react with other chemical substances. Not only can […]