Author Archives: rberkowitz

Untangling Neurons with Scattered Light

Posted on April 3, 2020 by rberkowitz

Light-scattering measurements and high-performance computing enable mapping of complex nerve fiber organizations in the brain.  Continue reading →

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Monitoring Volcanic Eruptions Using Lightning

Posted on March 27, 2020 by rberkowitz

Volcanologist Alexa Van Eaton explains the origins of electrical activity in volcanic ash plumes and why it sometimes leads to detectable lightning. Continue reading →

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Some Granular Columns Weigh Too Much

Posted on March 27, 2020 by rberkowitz

Particles packed inside a cylinder can experience a downward force from the walls, resulting in an apparent weight increase.  Continue reading →

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Spin Transport in Nonmagnetic Materials

Posted on March 22, 2020 by rberkowitz

Interactions between electron spins and acoustic lattice vibrations in a nonmagnetic material could generate a spin current over a long distance.  Continue reading →

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Rare nuclear transition provides evidence for stellar explosion mechanism

Posted on March 2, 2020 by rberkowitz

With its higher-than-expected propensity to capture electrons, neon could drive some stars’ thermonuclear death.  Continue reading →

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Tracking Forces with Sound

Posted on February 27, 2020 by rberkowitz

Acoustic emission from a ruptured liquid film reveals the forces that drive the liquid’s flow. Continue reading →

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A broad acoustic bandwidth helps listeners understand fragmented speech

Posted on February 1, 2020 by rberkowitz

High-frequency audibility is critical for understanding speech in crowded social settings. Continue reading →

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Rare nuclear transition provides evidence for supernova mechanism

Posted on January 31, 2020 by rberkowitz

With its higher-than-expected propensity to capture electrons, neon could drive some stars’ thermonuclear death. Continue reading →

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Observing Metabolic Pathways in Action

Posted on January 23, 2020 by rberkowitz

Enhancing biological and renewable energy research by developing advanced molecular imaging capabilities. Continue reading →

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Broad bandwidth helps listeners understand fragmented speech

Posted on January 17, 2020 by rberkowitz

High-frequency audibility is singled out as essential for comprehension in crowded settings. Continue reading →

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