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New discovery may enhance MRI scans, lead to portable MRI machines

Researchers have discovered a new mathematical framework, superadiabaticity, to optimize magnetic resonance pulse sequences in MRI scans. This breakthrough could lead to sharper images, more informative scans, and potentially even portable MRI machines.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·DateNov 25, 2008
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Universities in £1.5M drive to cut cost of solar power

Researchers in Manchester and London are working on a £1.5m project to create more efficient solar cells using inexpensive materials and novel fabrication methods. The goal is to produce demonstration hybrid solar cells with the potential to be mass-produced and achieve an energy conversion efficiency of ten percent.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·DateFeb 27, 2007

Quantum effects writ large

Researchers found telltale signs of a link between quantum effects and thermodynamic properties in YbRh2Si2, shedding light on collective organization of microscopic particles.

SourceRice University·JournalScience·DateFeb 15, 2007
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The point of icicles

Researchers from the University of Arizona found that the same mathematical equation describing stalactite shapes also applies to icicles, regardless of size or growth conditions. The discovery provides new insights into the physics of natural formations and their underlying math.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalPhysics of Fluids·DateSep 20, 2006

One small step for Soft Matter...

Soft Matter will separate from its host journal in January 2007, becoming an independent publication with a focus on interdisciplinary research. The move is expected to have far-reaching effects for the soft matter community.

SourceRoyal Society of Chemistry·JournalSoft Matter·DateJul 7, 2006

Breaking news

Researchers create new method to analyze data from experiments in cracking, gaining deeper understanding of the process. The team's approach enables prediction of how cracks will advance in different materials under various stresses.

SourceAmerican Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science·DateFeb 3, 2006

More effective lasers

Photonic crystals provide ideal characteristics for the development of instruments with diverse applications. A multidisciplinary research effort at the University of Navarra has led to significant breakthroughs in manufacturing these crystals, paving the way for miniaturization and enhanced nanotechnology.

SourceElhuyar Fundazioa·DateDec 14, 2005

U of T team makes 'movie stars' of atoms

The U of T team has developed a technique to capture the atomic-level melting process of aluminum, revealing the solid's arrangement as it changes into a liquid. The researchers observed the transformation in real-time using laser and electron pulse technology, shedding light on the fundamental processes governing chemistry and biology.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalScience·DateNov 20, 2003
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Discovery could lead to new ways to create nano-fibers and wires

Researchers at Purdue University have made a groundbreaking discovery about the formation of drops from nozzles, which could lead to new methods for making threads, wires, and particles. The team found that when a nozzle is immersed into sticky liquids, such as honey or silicone oil, the drop forms differently, creating an extremely th...

SourcePurdue University·JournalScience·DateNov 13, 2003

First sightings of individual proteins as they fold

Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how proteins fold by capturing single proteins in action. The study reveals that protein molecules vary in the routes they take to form the same folded shape and create numerous intermediate shapes along the way.

SourceAmerican Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 18, 2003

New molecular template makes virtue of variation

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a novel molecular template that enables the creation of surfaces with varying particle concentrations. This innovation allows for the design of sensors, filters, and other devices that can be tailored for specific applications in electronics, chemistry, and life sciences.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalLangmuir·DateJul 29, 2002

Novel simulations of turbulent reacting flows provide insight into physics of internal combustion

Researchers at the University at Buffalo have performed simulations that mimic hydrocarbon combustion, demonstrating a defining feature of combustion and gaining insights into the two-way interaction between chemistry and turbulence. The work aims to develop more realistic models of fluid mechanics and chemistry involved in combustion.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics·DateJan 9, 2002

Teaching physics first

The Physics First movement seeks to create a science-literate population by introducing physics in high school, rather than later. Preliminary analysis from a study shows that while many teachers are skeptical about reversing the traditional sequence of sciences, those who already teach early physics are enthusiastic about teaching it.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·DateJan 8, 2002
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Research Uncovers Possible New Explanation For Sonoluminescence

Researchers have discovered a possible atomic process behind sonoluminescence, which could aid in the emerging field of sonochemistry. The study proposes that stimulated atoms decaying in unison emit light, explaining the short pulses observed in sonoluminescence.

SourceOhio State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 17, 1998