Testing a New Solar Sandwich

Posted on March 13, 2024 by rberkowitz

By combining the world’s oldest photovoltaic material with today’s most used one, researchers have taken a step toward next-generation solar devices. Read more in APS Physics…

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Seeking Solutions to Underwater Noise Pollution

Posted on March 1, 2024 by rberkowitz

Kamal Kesour conducts measurements to identify the sources of noise coming from ships passing through the St. Lawrence Estuary in Quebec, Canada, looking for ways to help crews reduce underwater noise. Read more in APS Physics…

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Reducing Persistence ofAntibiotic Resistance

Posted on February 23, 2024 by rberkowitz

A light-based technique can make bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, and it is nearing clinical trials. Read more in APS Physics…

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Making Alarms More Musical Can Save Lives

Posted on February 22, 2024 by rberkowitz

Medical alarms don’t have to be louder to be more effective. Read more in Scientific American…

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Bouncing Bubbles Boost Boiling

Posted on February 22, 2024 by rberkowitz

A new surface uses tiny gaps to supercharge bubble formation to transfer heat. Read more in Scientific American…

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How Lasers Could Build Heavy Elements

Posted on February 22, 2024 by rberkowitz

Laser-generated nucleosynthesis remains out of reach of present-day technology—but more powerful lasers could eventually make it possible. Read more in APS Physics…

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Smart glove tracks hand movements with unprecedented accuracy

Posted on February 6, 2024 by rberkowitz

The washable device is embedded with individual sensor fibres that respond to tiny changes in the material’s stretch and pressure. Read more in Physics World…

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Explaining Mars’ Patchy Aurora

Posted on February 2, 2024 by rberkowitz

The solar wind’s orientation relative to Mars’ magnetic-field lines changes as the planet rotates, creating conditions ripe for magnetic reconnection. Read more in APS Physics…

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Hot Surfaces Make Droplets Move Erratically

Posted on January 31, 2024 by rberkowitz

A droplet of a volatile liquid can move on a uniformly heated surface thanks to a nonuniform evaporation effect that drives an unstable fluid flow within the droplet. Read more in APS Physics…

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How Fur Frustrates Fouling

Posted on January 12, 2024 by rberkowitz

A hair’s resistance to dirt depends on how much it deforms in a flowing fluid. Read more in APS Physics…

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