Author Archives: rberkowitz

Internal Feedback Shapes Coral Reefs

Posted on May 29, 2025 by rberkowitz

A 1D model based on mineral accumulation and polyp mortality shows traveling pulses that drive atoll-like patterns. Continue reading →

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TSMC Bets On Unorthodox Optical Tech

Posted on May 27, 2025 by rberkowitz

MicroLED-based inteconnects could fuel energy-efficient AI data centers. Read more in IEEE Spectrum… Continue reading →

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Sonar tool poised to map sea floor in fine detail

Posted on May 22, 2025 by rberkowitz

Researchers see promise in “synthetic aperture” devices that mimic giant acoustic cameras. Continue reading →

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Lithium Cosmic Rays Are Not Primordial

Posted on May 20, 2025 by rberkowitz

A precision measurement of cosmic rays at the International Space Station finds that lithium-7 is produced by the fragmentation of heavier nuclei. Continue reading →

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Ghana Reaps the Fruits of Science Investment

Posted on May 8, 2025 by rberkowitz

Emmanuel Proven Adzri shares how refurbishing the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory has driven economic growth in his country. Continue reading →

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Start-Ups Bring Optics Right to the GPU

Posted on April 26, 2025 by rberkowitz

New optical interconnects could provide the bandwidths needed for AI data centers. Continue reading →

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Through the Double-Slit Experiment

Posted on April 14, 2025 by rberkowitz

While seeking a visual metaphor to depict the wave-like behavior of matter, Julian Voss-Andreae forged a unique path merging quantum physics, art, and business. Continue reading →

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Quantum Computer Simulates a 2D Electromagnetic Vacuum

Posted on April 10, 2025 by rberkowitz

A processor made of five-level, trapped-ion “ququints” captures the intricate particle–antiparticle interactions of quantum electrodynamics theory. Continue reading →

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The Reconstructability of Networks

Posted on April 2, 2025 by rberkowitz

The fidelity of a complex system’s representation as a network model depends on the diversity of its interconnections. Continue reading →

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Molecular ‘staples’ resolve puzzle of how collagen stays together

Posted on March 31, 2025 by rberkowitz

Research reveals how the key structural protein, inherently unstable at body temperature, forms resilient twists. Continue reading →

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