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Science News for October 7, 2017


NASA's Aqua satellite finds Hurricane Nate's strongest side

The NASA's Aqua satellite provided valuable temperature data to forecasters, showing the strongest storms were located in Hurricane Nate's eastern side. The storm's cloud top temperatures reached as low as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of heavy rain.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateOct 7, 2017

Silicon is liberated from Abbot's Flatland

Researchers pack laser-written structures deep into silicon chips, enabling arbitrary 3D fabrication without layers above or below. The method also enables creating functional optical devices and 3D sculpturing of entire wafers.

SourceBilkent University Faculty of Science·JournalNature Photonics·DateOct 7, 2017
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