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Supercritical fluids once thought uniform found to contain liquid clusters

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology experimentally demonstrated the existence of nanometer-sized liquid clusters in supercritical fluids, overturning the prevailing notion of a single phase. These clusters persisted for up to an hour and have significant implications for industrial processes and natural environments.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalCommunications Physics·DateSep 30, 2025
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SwRI offers megawatt-scale heat exchanger testing and research

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is expanding its heat exchanger testing capabilities to include megawatt-scale performance evaluations. This move addresses a significant market gap for high-heat transfer rates involving high-temperature and -flowrate applications in data centers, defense, and other fields.

SourceSouthwest Research Institute·DateJul 7, 2025

Could convection in the crust explain Venus’ many volcanoes?

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis propose a new mechanism to explain Venus' geology: convection in the crust. If true, this process could influence volcano placement and type. High-resolution gravity measurements could detect differences in crust temperature and density.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalPhysics of The Earth and Planetary Interiors·DateMar 31, 2025

Subterranean ‘islands’: strongholds in a potentially less turbulent world

Two large 'islands' with the size of a continent have been found in the Earth's mantle, showing they are at least half a billion years old. Seismologists discovered these regions by studying the tones and sound volume of seismic waves, finding little damping in the islands, but high damping in nearby cold slab graveyard.

SourceUtrecht University·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateJan 22, 2025

A clue to what lies beneath the bland surfaces of Uranus and Neptune

Researchers argue that the planets' unique magnetic fields can be explained by immiscible layers of water and hydrocarbons. Computer simulations show that a combination of water, methane, and ammonia separates into two distinct layers under extreme temperatures and pressures.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 25, 2024
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

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PICCOLO Campaign takes OU Atmospheric Scientists to the Atlantic

The PICCOLO project aims to improve understanding of clouds and convective storms in the tropics, with the ORCESTRA campaign utilizing sea-borne and air-borne teams to collect data. Researchers collected detailed information on precipitation, cloud microphysics, and convective dynamics.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·DateOct 31, 2024

Long-term satellite observations show climatological characteristics of isolated deep convection over the Tibetan Plateau

Researchers found isolated deep convection (IDCs) mainly concentrate in the southern Tibetan Plateau, with an average of 54.2 IDCs per rainy season. IDCs contribute up to 70% of extreme precipitation in July and August, highlighting their significant role in regional weather patterns.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateApr 10, 2024

OU-led study documents new extremes in stratospheric water vapor

A University of Oklahoma-led study highlights newly measured extremes in stratospheric water vapor recorded during the DCOTSS field project. High-level thunderstorms enhance water vapor in the stratosphere at levels higher than previously understood.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateOct 19, 2023

Weather researchers explore deep convective clouds in coastal cities

A research team led by Yongjie Huang is exploring the complex interactions between convective clouds and their surrounding environments. They aim to understand how convection initiates and how convective cells interact with their environment, ultimately improving computer models for forecasting.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·DateSep 27, 2023
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Listen to a star ‘twinkle’

A Northwestern University-led team developed the first 3D simulations of energy rippling from a massive star's core to its outer surface. The researchers determined how much stars should innately twinkle and converted these waves into sound waves, allowing listeners to hear both what the insides of stars and their twinkling sound like.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 27, 2023

Earth's plate tectonics recently underwent a fundamental change

Researchers believe convection in the mantle was stratified into two distinct layers, isolated from each other, until a phase transition at 660 km depth. This restriction to upper mantle recycling and mixing has implications for our understanding of Earth's primordial composition.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences·JournalNature·DateJul 26, 2023

Droplet levitation is a new way to explore airborne viruses and microorganisms

Millimeter-sized droplets can be levitated for long periods using solutocapillary convection within a pool of silicone liquid, allowing researchers to study the activity of viruses and microorganisms in airborne aerosols. This phenomenon has potential applications in microbiology and biochemistry.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJul 18, 2023
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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More frequent hurricanes raise risk to US East and Gulf coasts

Researchers find that changes in wind patterns caused by warmer tropical waters are steering storms closer to the US East and Gulf coasts, increasing risk for residents. The study reveals that this phenomenon is linked to stronger hurricane frequency due to climate change.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 7, 2023

University of Illinois researchers present new theory of convection for understanding fast charging of batteries

Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a new theory that explains how convection occurs inside reactive porous media, shedding light on mass and heat transfer principles. The theory introduces a spectral Sherwood number and extends Newton's law of cooling for convection heat transfer to transient conditions.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Power Sources·DateMar 21, 2023

How patterns emerge in salt deserts

Researchers have discovered that convection of saline water beneath the surface is responsible for the formation of hexagonal honeycomb patterns in salt deserts. The consistent size and shape of these patterns can be attributed to the unique combination of temperature, salinity, and groundwater flow.

SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 1, 2023
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Western Pacific tropical easterly jet significantly modulates tropical cyclone genesis over the western North Pacific

The study reveals that the Tropical easterly jet significantly modulates tropical cyclone genesis over the western North Pacific. The intensified WP_TEJ results in strong northerly winds, inducing large-scale divergence and upward motion that favors deep convection and TC formation.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJan 28, 2022

UH engineers discover method to create upward water fountain in deep water

University of Houston engineers Jiming Bao and Feng Lin create upward fountains in deep water by shining laser beams on the surface, attributing the phenomenon to the Marangoni effect. The discovery has potential applications in lithography, 3D printing, heat transfer, and microfluidics.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalMaterials Today Physics·DateJan 18, 2022

Kirigami cools electronics

Researchers developed kirigami-processed cellulose nanofiber films that dramatically improve cooling functionality, reducing thermal resistance by about one-fifth. These films can be used to create new cooling devices for wearable electronics, addressing bulkiness and inflexibility issues.

SourceOsaka University·JournalNPG Asia Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 23, 2021
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Model bias corrections for reliable projection of extreme El Niño frequency change

A new study finds that model biases in simulating tropical climate trends can significantly impact projections of extreme El Niô frequency change. By removing the impacts of these biases, researchers conclude that the extreme El Niô frequency is likely to remain unchanged in the future, contrary to original projections.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateMay 11, 2021

Why food sticks to nonstick frying pans

Convection may be to blame for stuck-on food in nonstick pans due to temperature gradients and surface tension changes. Researchers determined conditions that lead to dry spots, including decreasing film thickness and size of deformed region below critical values.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalPhysics of Fluids·DateFeb 2, 2021

Slow start of plate tectonics despite a hot early Earth

Researchers discovered that mantle convection on early Earth was surprisingly slow and spatially restricted until around 3 billion years ago. This finding suggests that the onset of modern plate tectonics triggered the emergence of large continental masses and an oxygen-rich atmosphere, setting the stage for complex life.

SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 22, 2020
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NASA infrared imagery shows Tropical Storm Rene's seesaw of strength

Tropical Storm Rene weakened to a tropical depression on Sept. 8 but regained strength, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing its seesaw-like pattern of strengthening and weakening storms. The strongest storms had cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating potential for heavy rainfall.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 9, 2020
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NASA Terra Satellite sees development of Tropical Storm Maysak

Tropical Storm Maysak formed on August 28 with a quick burst of strength, featuring powerful thunderstorms reaching temperatures as low as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm's cloud tops cooled significantly over the past 6 hours, consolidating its circulation center.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateAug 28, 2020

NASA nighttime image shows a weaker Genevieve moving away from Mexico

Tropical Storm Genevieve has weakened rapidly due to various factors, including moderate southerly vertical wind shear and cooler sea-surface temperatures. As of Aug. 21, the storm is expected to degenerate into a post-tropical cyclone, moving further away from the Baja California peninsula.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateAug 21, 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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The age of the Earth's inner core revised

The revised estimate of the inner core age is 1-1.3 billion years old, solving a paradox that arose from younger estimates. The researchers also found that the geodynamo was maintained by two different energy sources and mechanisms, providing new insights into the Earth's habitability.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 21, 2020

NASA finds short-lived Fausto faded fast

NASA's Terra satellite reveals Post-Tropical Storm Fausto has lost strong storms, temperatures as cold as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Hurricane Center confirms the system has become a remnant low-pressure area with no organized deep convection expected to return.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateAug 17, 2020

The problem with microwaving tea

Researchers designed a silver plating to shield microwave waves and create uniform heating in liquids. This resolves the issue of water heated in a microwave not being the same as stovetop-heated liquid, promoting more consistent temperatures.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAIP Advances·DateAug 4, 2020
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Study reveals science behind traditional mezcal-making technique

Researchers found that a phenomenon known as the Marangoni effect helps mezcal bubbles linger longer when alcohol content is around 50%, allowing artisans to determine perfect distillation levels. The study also reveals new fundamental details about bubble lifetimes on liquid surfaces.

SourceBrown University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 7, 2020

Motions in the Sun reveal inner workings of sunspot cycle

Scientists studied sunspots and their movement, discovering a giant cell in each hemisphere with plasma moving towards the equator at 15 km/h. The meridional flow explains why sunspots emerge closer to the equator as solar cycles progress.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Solar System Research·JournalScience·DateJun 25, 2020
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

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Explaining Saturn's polar hexagon

Researchers used model simulations to study Saturn's polar hexagon, discovering a potential mechanism for its formation. The simulations produced latitudinal flow jets and vortices that resembled those observed on Saturn, suggesting a possible explanation for the stable pattern.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 8, 2020

Applying the analogy method to improve the forecasting of strong convection

Researchers improve forecasting of strong convective weather using analogy method, which estimates occurrence environment for similar weather phenomena based on historical model forecasts. The method performs well in predicting potential for strong convection in different regions of China.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateMay 15, 2020
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Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Parsing extreme precipitation

A new theoretical model breaks down vertical atmospheric movement into dry and moist components, explaining regional patterns of extreme precipitation sensitivity. The model suggests that climate warming impacts vary by latitude, with the dry component dominating in mid-latitudes.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 6, 2020

Turbulent convection at the heart of stellar activity

Researchers analyzed data from 224 stars to understand the interplay between rotation and convection in determining a star's activity level. The study found that turbulent convection plays a crucial role in explaining the behavior of main-sequence and evolved stars, contradicting previous models.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Solar System Research·JournalNature Astronomy·DateMar 9, 2020

Dimming Betelgeuse likely isn't cold, just dusty, new study shows

Researchers at the University of Washington and Lowell Observatory found that Betelgeuse's surface temperature remains relatively stable despite recent dimming. The team calculated the average surface temperature of the star using a filter to 'dampen' its light, revealing a surface temperature of around 3,325 degrees Celsius.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMar 6, 2020
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

NASA sees Typhoon Phanfone landfall in the Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone made landfall in central Philippines with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite, revealing an intermittent eye feature. The storm has intensified to 65 knots and is forecast to strengthen further over the Sulu Sea and South China Sea.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateDec 24, 2019

Thermo-chemical power generation integrated with forced convection cooling

This study demonstrates a novel self-sustaining liquid-cooling system that partially recovers lost thermal energy through electric power generation. The integration of thermo-electrochemical conversion with forced convection cooling enables the use of wasted heat for pumping coolant, reducing the need for active cooling.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics·DateNov 27, 2019

NASA finds Tropical Storm Karen's strength on western side

NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Storm Karen showing strongest thunderstorms west of center, indicating weakening. The storm is forecast to become a remnant low by Sunday with wind speeds near 45 mph and minimum central pressure at 1004 millibars.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 26, 2019
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

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NASA-NOAA satellite's night-time look at Tropical Storm Kiko

Tropical Storm Kiko strengthened into a tropical storm on Sept. 11, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing its nighttime image on Sept. 12. The storm is forecast to approach hurricane strength later this weekend and is expected to continue moving west-northwest.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 13, 2019

NASA finds a weaker hurricane Juliette

Hurricane Juliette has been weakening due to NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite observations, with the strongest storms located in its western quadrant. The storm is expected to become a tropical storm by Friday night and degenerate into a remnant low-pressure area on Sunday.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 6, 2019
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Table-top experiment flips current understanding of solutal convection

A new study by University of Texas at Austin researchers reveals that the primary driver of solutal convection in porous media is not density, but mechanical dispersion. The findings contradict decades of scientific consensus and have significant implications for CO2 sequestration and other applications.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 30, 2018
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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