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Author Archives: rberkowitz
Mars smiles for InSight’s cameras
We look forward to learning more about Mars as InSight’s scientific operations commence. Continue reading
Father of optical trapping awarded a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics
Optical tweezers have endured as an invaluable laboratory tool for manipulating molecules and other small particles. Continue reading
Molecular Microscope Lets Scientists Peer inside Single Cells
The new technology can identify proteins that distinguish healthy cells from diseased ones. Continue reading
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Tagged biology, Chemistry, Fluid Dynamics, Nanoscience, Scientific American
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Detecting Fog Using Signals from Cell-Phone Towers
A novel technique can predict foggy conditions an hour before they appear. Continue reading
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Soot formation: A new mechanism for an old problem
Gaseous hydrocarbons may cluster into sooty particles through a chain reaction. Continue reading
A compelling mechanism for soot formation
Gaseous hydrocarbons may cluster into soot through a chain reaction. Continue reading
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Ants know the secret to avoiding traffic jams
In a confined environment, ants divide labor to optimize nest excavation. Continue reading
When the ants go marching in
Ants in a confined environment divide labor to optimize excavation. Continue reading
Semiconductor crystals achieve record thermal conductivity
The synthesis of low-defect boron arsenide crystals could reduce overheating in electronic devices. Continue reading
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“Strange” cuprate superconducting behavior motivates need for new models
Researchers have discovered a new property of cuprates above the superconducting temperature. Continue reading
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