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Nano-engineered thermoelectrics enable scalable, compressor-free cooling

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have developed nano-engineered thermoelectric refrigeration technology with controlled hierarchically engineered superlattice structures (CHESS) that is twice as efficient as traditional bulk materials. The CHESS technology offers a scalable alternative to traditional c...

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 21, 2025

AI reveals new way to strengthen titanium alloys and speed up manufacturing

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have discovered a new way to strengthen titanium alloys using AI, enabling faster production and improved mechanical properties. The breakthrough has implications for industries such as shipbuilding, aviation, and medical devices.

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·JournalAdditive Manufacturing·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 7, 2025

Johns Hopkins APL modeling tool affirms critical role of testing in pandemic response

A new study from Johns Hopkins APL suggests that robust and rapid test development, production, and distribution are crucial for addressing future public health threats. The research found that public-private partnerships saved an estimated 1.4 million lives in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·JournalThe Lancet Public Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 3, 2025

Shape-shifting antenna poised to transform communications

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have created a shape-shifting antenna that can change its shape based on temperature, transforming communications capabilities. The technology has transformative potential in military, scientific and commercial applications, enabling dynamic RF band adaptability.

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·JournalACS Applied Engineering Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 26, 2024

DART forward: Five papers shed new light on asteroids from world’s first planetary defense test

The DART mission provided a unique opportunity for studying the geology of a near-Earth asteroid binary system, shedding light on its origin and evolution. Researchers found that Dimorphos likely spun off from Didymos in a large mass shedding event, with Dimorphos having a surface age 40-130 times older than Didymos.

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeSystematic review·DateAug 2, 2024

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory restores cold sensation in amputees’ phantom limbs

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory developed a wearable thin-film thermoelectric cooler that enables amputees to perceive temperature sensations in their phantom limbs. The technology has practical applications for improved prostheses, haptics, and pain management.

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeObservational study·DateJul 27, 2023

Johns Hopkins APL assembles first global map of lunar hydrogen

Scientists from Johns Hopkins APL have compiled the first complete map of hydrogen abundances on the Moon's surface using data collected over two decades ago. The map identifies two types of lunar materials containing enhanced hydrogen and corroborates previous ideas about lunar hydrogen and water.

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Planets·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 20, 2022