The MSX satellite successfully tracked two medium-range missiles, demonstrating its ability to perform key missile defense functions. The primary sensors collected several minutes of high-quality data, which is now undergoing preliminary analysis at the USASSDC.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that birds can accurately pick out and concentrate on specific bird songs mixed with other songs, even during the 'dawn chorus'. This ability, known as the 'cocktail party effect', is similar to humans' ability to focus on one voice in a noisy environment.
Researchers developed a model to explain the Earth's inner core rotating faster than the rest of the planet, driven by electromagnetic forces and outer core fluid motions. The model provides insights into the mysterious processes generating the magnetic field deep within the Earth's core.
Researchers have discovered a powerful energy source inside the nucleus of a Seyfert galaxy, challenging previous theories and providing new insights into the formation of galaxies. The findings suggest that both types of Seyfert galaxies may harbor quasars, with the power source located behind an obscuring 'fat torus' or doughnut girdle.
Using magnetic tweezers, scientists can move DNA molecules in three dimensions, opening up possibilities for non-invasive surgical tools and targeted medicine delivery. The device works by using electromagnetic fields to manipulate iron oxide-coated beads attached to the DNA molecule, allowing precise control over movement.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University discovered that RNA- and DNA-binding proteins have the same shape, a configuration of three coils called alpha helices. This similarity suggests that the protein could be an ancient ancestral form of other proteins crucial to embryonic development.
Research suggests postmature infants exhibit increased tremors and difficulty calming down after consuming sugar solution, a potential indicator of altered opioid pathways. The study aims to understand the long-term effects of Clifford's syndrome on infant development and behavior.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a rechargeable, all-plastic battery that can operate in extreme temperatures and has potential for small consumer devices. The battery's unique design allows for flexibility and adaptability, making it suitable for various applications including space satellites.
Infants as young as 7 1/2 months old can distinguish one voice in a clutter of distracting background noise, enabling them to learn language more efficiently. This ability, known as the 'cocktail party effect,' is believed to play an important role in infants' language development by increasing the amount of information available to them.
Astronomers have detected a thin oxygen atmosphere on Ganymede, the largest of Jupiter's moons. The presence of this atmosphere is similar to that of Earth and Jupiter itself, with evidence suggesting polar aurorae created by charged particles colliding with atmospheric gases.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed new chemical compounds that show promise in fighting malaria. The new compounds use the same mechanism to kill the parasite that causes malaria as another more expensive and difficult-to-produce drug, but are much less expensive and easier to produce.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new form of welding using highly reactive metallic films, which can bond objects at their surfaces without damaging the rest. This process is self-propagating and exothermic, requiring no oxygen to operate, making it suitable for use under water or in airless outer space.
Researchers are exploring a system to buy and sell cycles of time on idle machines, offering an alternative to buying new hardware. This metacomputing concept enables people to rent out their computers' unused power for tasks that require extra computing horsepower or specialized equipment.
The ACE spacecraft, a NASA mission to study the nature and origin of energetic particles from the sun and beyond our solar system, is nearing completion at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. The spacecraft will provide advance warning of powerful geomagnetic storms that can disrupt power grids and communications o...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have made a surprising discovery about the movement of proteins within the Golgi apparatus. The enzymes, which are crucial for various cellular processes, were found to be mysteriously retained in the organelle despite their rapid movement, contradicting long-held assumptions about their function.
Astronomers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new method called photometric-redshift astronomy, which allows for rapid distance measurements to distant galaxies. This technique resolves a long-standing dilemma in cosmology research by enabling the study of galaxy evolution and dark matter.
Microgravity researchers Michael Paulaitis and Kathleen Stebe are developing stable suspensions to create polymers in Earth-based labs. Their findings could shape space station materials, fuel pumping systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University created a scale model of Jupiter that simulates the banding pattern, lending support to the idea that the atmospheric bands have deep roots. The model's findings are backed by data from the Galileo spacecraft, which shows that wind speeds persist deep into the atmosphere.
Hopkins professors Sidney Mintz, Katherine Verdery, Donald Carter, Laury Oaks, and Felicity Northcott share their research on various anthropology topics, including the complex global economy of food, cultural identity in diaspora communities, the transformation of socialist systems, nuclear cleanup efforts, Ireland's abortion debate, ...