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Science News for July 19, 2002


Infrared antenna for nano-size mapping of crystal vibrations

Researchers create near-field infrared microscope to visualize crystal vibrations in the nanometre range. The technique uses infrared light to enhance signal intensity at the tip of a scanning probe needle, revealing phonon resonance in silicon carbide crystals 200-fold brighter than gold.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateJul 19, 2002
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New research site established in Australia to help predict climate change

The Darwin Site, established in 2002, is the fifth ARM site and first with an international partner. It features state-of-the-art instruments to measure cloud properties and atmospheric conditions, contributing to more accurate climate models. The research aims to improve predictions of global warming and climate change.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·DateJul 19, 2002

Mysterious iron factory in the early universe

The quasar APM 08279+5255 has a three times larger iron fraction than our solar system, contrary to expectations. This suggests an unknown efficient way of producing iron or the universe may be older than expected.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJul 19, 2002
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Worksite program to stop smoking among blue-collar workers yields notable success

A new study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute finds that a worksite program combining smoking cessation with occupational health and safety initiatives significantly increased quit rates among blue-collar workers. The program's success suggests that similar approaches could be effective in other industries.

SourceDana-Farber Cancer Institute·JournalCancer Causes & Control·DateJul 19, 2002