Author Archives: rberkowitz

Metallic aerogels synthesized in one-step process

Posted on December 22, 2017 by rberkowitz

Researchers develop quick and simple alternative synthesis method for porous scaffolds made from noble metal nanoparticles. Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Ship shape

Posted on December 22, 2017 by rberkowitz

Welding ship hulls is a relatively new application for laser processing, but one where lasers can add great value.  Read more in Laser Systems Europe…

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Optical cell sorting

Posted on December 1, 2017 by rberkowitz

Researchers are using light and new image processing tools for label-free cell characterization. Continue reading →

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Squeezing oil from stone

Posted on December 1, 2017 by rberkowitz

A laboratory experiment offers guidance for how to maximize oil extraction through the injection of water.   Continue reading →

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Fluid dynamics explains ancient organism behavior

Posted on October 31, 2017 by rberkowitz

Nonlinear equations establish how long-extinct marine creatures moved and fed. Continue reading →

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Guided by holes

Posted on October 26, 2017 by rberkowitz

The latest developments in photonic crystal fibres, optical fibres with unique light guiding properties. Continue reading →

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Synthetic Biology Research Campaign sheds light on productivity in cyanobacteria.

Posted on October 3, 2017 by rberkowitz

Research program leads to practically useful and fundamentally interesting knowledge about how to genetically optimize cyanobacteria for increased biomass production. Continue reading →

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Designer DNA: Computational tools for mapping out synthetic nucleic acids

Posted on October 2, 2017 by rberkowitz

Some of the tools available to synthetic biologists for gleaning function from sequence, predicting protein structure, reducing synthesis errors, and designing complex systems. Continue reading →

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Fabulous fabrics

Posted on September 14, 2017 by rberkowitz

The wealth of ways that textiles can be cut, engraved, perforated, and patterned with a laser. Continue reading →

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Identifying avalanche tipping points

Posted on September 12, 2017 by rberkowitz

The balance between snow depth and surface slope is the key to how avalanches behave. Continue reading →

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