Author Archives: rberkowitz

Skyrmions on the Rise – New 2D Material Advances Low-Power Computing

Posted on May 7, 2022 by rberkowitz

New materials with exotic magnetic features could enable the next generation of tiny, fast electronic devices. Continue reading →

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A Quick Way to Measure Isotope Ratios

Posted on May 6, 2022 by rberkowitz

A new laser-based method allows scientists to detect the isotope concentration of different chemicals in a gas in a short time. Continue reading →

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Unpolarized Light Could Separate Chiral Molecules

Posted on May 4, 2022 by rberkowitz

Numerical simulations suggest that unpolarized light with a twisted phase could help sort left- and right-handed molecules into separate ring-shaped traps. Continue reading →

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Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar

Posted on April 21, 2022 by rberkowitz

A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials. Continue reading →

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The Two Structures of Hot Dense Ice

Posted on April 21, 2022 by rberkowitz

Experiments indicate that superionic ice can exist in two stable crystal structures. Continue reading →

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Serenading a Troubled Ocean

Posted on April 19, 2022 by rberkowitz

A musical composition based on traditional Filipino poetry communicates the impact of climate change on coastal communities. Continue reading →

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Predicting Fickle Electricity Markets

Posted on April 8, 2022 by rberkowitz

Identifying and explaining patterns in volatile electricity prices could help small-scale wind and solar producers to integrate with the power grid. Continue reading →

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Seeking Diversity When Faced with Adversity

Posted on March 28, 2022 by rberkowitz

Michael Ramsey-Musolf’s challenging experiences as an out gay physicist
started in the 1980s and led him to become a firm advocate for sexual and gender minor Continue reading →

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Machine-Learning Model Could Improve Human Speech Recognition

Posted on March 27, 2022 by rberkowitz

A tool that predicts how many words per sentence a listener understands could one day allow companies to make bespoke hearing aids with improved capabilities. Continue reading →

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Heat Leaks from Trapped-Ion Qubits

Posted on March 18, 2022 by rberkowitz

By determining whether two qubits are coupled to a third “hidden” one, researchers can detect whether energy is irreversibly lost from a quantum system. Read more in APS Physics…

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