Author Archives: rberkowitz

Scientists predict an undersea volcano eruption near Oregon in 2025

Posted on December 30, 2024 by rberkowitz

Real-time data from Axial Seamount provides a good test case for eruption forecasting. Continue reading →

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Seeking Signatures of High-Energy Vortex States

Posted on December 23, 2024 by rberkowitz

A proposed method could detect vortex states of high-energy particles through a scattering phenomenon called a superkick. Continue reading →

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Vaccination Strategy Targets Fast-Changing Pathogens

Posted on December 19, 2024 by rberkowitz

A theory outlines an immunization protocol that fosters powerful antibodies while avoiding immune-cell death. Continue reading →

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Seeking Supernovae in Seafloor Sediments

Posted on December 17, 2024 by rberkowitz

Minerals exposed during an ancient Mediterranean Sea desiccation should reveal damage caused by muons, providing evidence of enhanced cosmic-ray fluxes. Continue reading →

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Simulations Suggest Flu VirusVulnerability

Posted on December 11, 2024 by rberkowitz

Studies of influenza A’s unusual propulsion strategy suggest that drugs could target a critical protein. Continue reading →

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A Laser Casts a Shadow

Posted on December 9, 2024 by rberkowitz

Through its interactions with a crystal, light becomes an opaque object—an effect that could be harnessed in applications. Continue reading →

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Military Tough: EMI Filter Inserts Withstand Harsh Environments

Posted on December 5, 2024 by rberkowitz

A small silicone disc helps military and aeronautical equipment live up to stiff electromagnetic compatibility standards. Continue reading →

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Alignment of Cells AffectsSecondary Tumor Growth

Posted on December 4, 2024 by rberkowitz

Cell–cell alignment and a background of stationary cells together shape the emergence of cellular clusters in a primary tumor. Continue reading →

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Programming a Crystal Defectwith Light

Posted on November 29, 2024 by rberkowitz

Forces imposed by laser light can manipulate the shape of a membrane’s vibrational modes. Continue reading →

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Underwater Acoustics System Helps Baby Corals Thrive

Posted on November 20, 2024 by rberkowitz

Researchers built a sophisticated device to mimic natural soundscapes. Continue reading →

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