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Science News for January 7, 1997


Optical Sensor Measures Wind Direction Over Long Distances

The prototype non-Doppler optical sensor registers faint wind movements that anemometers cannot measure, correlating with those of anemometers in test results. It offers a low-cost alternative to complex arrays of traditional sensors and can measure both horizontal and vertical wind speeds.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·DateJan 7, 1997

ORNL Mice Helping Researchers Isolate, Identify Causes Of Cancer

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory use ORNL mice to study human cancers, identifying genetic causes and potential treatments. By comparing mouse genes to human genes, scientists hope to gain a better understanding of cancer development and improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateJan 7, 1997