Author Archives: rberkowitz

Nanoporous graphene for desalination

Posted on July 3, 2019

Carbon nanotube reinforcement and template-based etching help scale up membranes. Continue reading →

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Iron-rich object closely orbits a white dwarf

Posted on June 2, 2019

The newly discovered object could be the core of a planet that survived the transition of its host star into a red giant. Continue reading →

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Volcano topography can distort ground deformation data

Posted on May 10, 2019

Cliff-like features could explain the anomalous measurements taken by tiltmeters deployed at Hawaii’s Kilauea and other volcanoes. Continue reading →

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The hydrodynamics of a quantum fluid

Posted on May 1, 2019

The behavior of a one-dimensional gas of ultracold atoms confirms a generalized theory. Continue reading →

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A glimpse of a planetary system’s final stages

Posted on April 19, 2019

Detailed spectroscopy measurements may help astronomers discover bodies orbiting white dwarfs. Continue reading →

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Metal with Your Beer?

Posted on April 18, 2019

Heavy metal levels in commercial booze pose no health risk to most drinkers, but the findings could prompt discussions about industry standards for alcohol. Continue reading →

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Ultracold atoms flow on a chip

Posted on April 3, 2019

An experiment confirms a generalized theory of hydrodynamics in the case of a one-dimensional quantum fluid. Continue reading →

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Understanding circadian rhythms in algae and fungi

Posted on April 2, 2019

Proteomics analyses explore daily control of metabolic pathways. Continue reading →

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Measurements of elusive mineral could explain mantle discontinuity

Posted on March 1, 2019

A predicted phase transition shows up in high-pressure experiments. Continue reading →

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How Vision Helps Cyclists Communicate in a Pack

Posted on February 19, 2019

Riders in a peloton benefit more from the eyes of their peers than from a neighbor’s drag reduction. Continue reading →

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