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Author Archives: rberkowitz
Untangling Neurons with Scattered Light
Light-scattering measurements and high-performance computing enable mapping of complex nerve fiber organizations in the brain. Continue reading
Monitoring Volcanic Eruptions Using Lightning
Volcanologist Alexa Van Eaton explains the origins of electrical activity in volcanic ash plumes and why it sometimes leads to detectable lightning. Continue reading
Some Granular Columns Weigh Too Much
Particles packed inside a cylinder can experience a downward force from the walls, resulting in an apparent weight increase. Continue reading
Spin Transport in Nonmagnetic Materials
Interactions between electron spins and acoustic lattice vibrations in a nonmagnetic material could generate a spin current over a long distance. Continue reading
Rare nuclear transition provides evidence for stellar explosion mechanism
With its higher-than-expected propensity to capture electrons, neon could drive some stars’ thermonuclear death. Continue reading
Tracking Forces with Sound
Acoustic emission from a ruptured liquid film reveals the forces that drive the liquid’s flow. Continue reading
A broad acoustic bandwidth helps listeners understand fragmented speech
High-frequency audibility is critical for understanding speech in crowded social settings. Continue reading
Rare nuclear transition provides evidence for supernova mechanism
With its higher-than-expected propensity to capture electrons, neon could drive some stars’ thermonuclear death. Continue reading
Observing Metabolic Pathways in Action
Enhancing biological and renewable energy research by developing advanced molecular imaging capabilities. Continue reading
Broad bandwidth helps listeners understand fragmented speech
High-frequency audibility is singled out as essential for comprehension in crowded settings. Continue reading
