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Virtual reality makes its best users the most queasy

Researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison discovered that people with excellent 3D vision are more susceptible to motion sickness while using virtual reality displays. The study found that these individuals are also better at judging the direction of moving objects, which may contribute to their discomfort.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalEntertainment Computing·DateJan 28, 2016

Speed reading promises are too good to be true, scientists find

A team of psychological scientists found little evidence to support speed reading as a shortcut to understanding and remembering large volumes of written content. Effective skimming is a more effective approach when interested in getting the gist of what's being read.

SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science in the Public Interest·DateJan 14, 2016
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Time-resolved measurement of the anomalous velocity

Scientists at PTB have successfully measured the anomalous velocity in a GaAs semiconductor with sub-picosecond time resolution, providing new insights into its microscopic origins and potential applications. The study enables the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic contributions to the anomaly.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 16, 2015

Satellite sees wind shear battering Tropical Depression Nora

Tropical Depression Nora is experiencing strong vertical wind shear from the southwest, pushing clouds and showers east of its center. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 30 mph on October 15, 2015, with forecasters predicting it will continue moving northwest before taking a more westerly track.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateOct 15, 2015

Scientists track speed of powerful internal waves

Scientists have developed a new technique to measure the speed of internal waves below the ocean surface using a single satellite image. This allows for more accurate information to be obtained from satellites, enabling researchers to track ocean currents and objects moving on or below the surface.

SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·JournalIEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing·DateOct 12, 2015

The brain perceives motion the same way through both vision and touch

Researchers found that the brain processes motion from both visual and tactile inputs using similar computations, integrating information from individual neurons with a small perspective of the object. This common representation of motion can be seen in experiments using plaid stimuli presented visually or tactilely.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalPLOS Biology·DateSep 29, 2015
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

NASA's RapidScat looks at Tropical Storm Henri's winds

RapidScat analyzed Tropical Storm Henri's surface winds on Sept. 8, revealing tropical-storm-force winds north and east of the center. The storm's wind speed is expected to increase as it moves over warm water, potentially strengthening before weakening.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 10, 2015

NASA looks at Tropical Storm Erika inside and outside

NASA's GPM and NOAA's GOES satellites provide insights into Tropical Storm Erika's rainfall patterns and cloud structure. The storm is expected to approach the Leeward Islands on Wednesday night, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for several Caribbean islands.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateAug 25, 2015

Saturn's rings in a supercomputer

Scientists discovered that the size of particles doesn't matter for ring formation and that the abundance of larger particles drops off due to surface forces. The team's model showed that the size distribution in planetary rings is universal, supporting a hypothesis that it follows the same laws as Saturn's rings.

SourceLomonosov Moscow State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 6, 2015

NASA spots Hurricane Dolores over Socorro Island

Hurricane Dolores is a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 115mph, affecting Mexico's Revillagigedo Islands and generating rough surf. The storm is forecast to weaken gradually over the next 24 hours before moving into colder waters.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJul 16, 2015
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

NASA sees Typhoon Nangka leaving the Marianas

Typhoon Nangka weakened to typhoon status after reaching maximum sustained winds of 126.6 mph, with its strongest winds observed on the western side at over 67 mph. The storm is expected to move west-northwest while steadily weakening before re-strengthening.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJul 10, 2015

Research findings point way to designing crack-resistant metals

A new study from Arizona State University has revealed the causes of stress-corrosion cracking in metal alloys, leading to a deeper understanding of how to design crack-resistant materials. The research team's findings suggest that certain metals can fracture at high speeds, threatening the mechanical integrity of critical infrastructure.

SourceArizona State University·JournalNature Materials·DateJun 24, 2015

Satellite imagery shows a weaker Hurricane Andres

Hurricane Andres has weakened significantly due to unfavorable sea surface temperatures, with maximum sustained winds decreasing to near 105 mph. The storm is expected to become a tropical storm tonight or Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the north and a decrease in forward speed.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJun 2, 2015

Astronomers find runaway galaxies

Researchers identified 200 previously unknown compact elliptical galaxies using public archives of data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the GALEX satellite. Of these, 11 isolated compact galaxies were found moving faster than their cluster counterparts

SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·JournalScience·DateApr 23, 2015
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP Satellite team ward off recent space debris threat

The Suomi NPP mission team successfully repositioned the satellite on September 30 to avoid a close approach with a debris object traveling at nearly 17,000 mph. The maneuver was planned after a high-risk assessment, and the team's quick action prevented potential catastrophic damage to the satellite.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateOct 22, 2014

Fundamentals of physics confirmed

Researchers at Technische Universität Darmstadt confirm time dilation and observe spectral lines in highly charged bismuth ions, achieving unprecedented precision. The experiments test the limits of Einstein's theories under extreme conditions, providing new insights into quantum electrodynamics.

SourceTechnische Universitat Darmstadt·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 7, 2014

Run, cheetah, run

Researchers at MIT have created a robotic cheetah that can run at high speeds using an algorithm inspired by the biomechanics of real cheetahs. The robot's legs are programmed to exert a certain amount of force in the split second during which it hits the ground, allowing it to maintain speed and stability.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateSep 15, 2014

NASA's Van Allen Probes show how to accelerate electrons

The Van Allen Probes have found a two-fold process that accelerates particles in the radiation belts, with an initial boost followed by electromagnetic waves called Whistlers. This mechanism helps explain how electrons reach intense speeds, damaging spacecraft and affecting astronauts.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 15, 2014
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Satellite sees newborn Tropical Storm Fausto being 'chased'

Tropical Storm Fausto strengthened quickly after forming as Tropical Depression Six-E on July 7. Satellite imagery shows the storm being pursued by a developing area of low pressure to its east, with NOAA's GOES-West satellite capturing the scene.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJul 8, 2014

AGU: New study shows major increase in West Antarctic glacial loss

A new study has found that six massive glaciers in West Antarctica are losing ice at an unprecedented rate, causing global sea levels to rise. The amount of ice draining from these glaciers increased by 77 percent between 1973 and 2013, with Pine Island Glacier accelerating by 75 percent over the same period.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMar 26, 2014

The new allure of electric cars: Blazing-fast speeds

Recent advances have enabled electric vehicles (EVs) to achieve sustained speeds of over 180 miles per hour and establish world speed records above 300 mph. EVs have inherent advantages in efficiency and torque, with energy storage-to-torque being above 90 percent efficient compared to less than 35 percent for internal combustion engines.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·DateSep 9, 2013

Scientists model 'extraordinary' performance of Bolt

Researchers from Mexico provide a mathematical model that accurately depicts Usain Bolt's record-breaking 100m sprint time, revealing a terminal velocity of 12.2 meters per second and average force of 815.8 newtons. The study highlights the challenges of overcoming air resistance and drag, showcasing Bolt's remarkable power output.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalEuropean Journal of Physics·DateJul 25, 2013
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

NASA sees a coronal mass ejection erupt from the sun

A coronal mass ejection erupted from the sun on January 31, 2013, leaving the sun at speeds of around 575 miles per second, which is a fairly typical speed for CMEs. This event had historically mild effects but could cause geomagnetic storms if it connects with the outside of the Earth's magnetic envelope.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJan 31, 2013

Sun shoots out 2 coronal mass ejections

A Sun coronal mass ejection occurred on January 23, 2013, at a speed of around 375 miles per second, impacting the magnetosphere. The event caused a space weather phenomenon called a geomagnetic storm, potentially affecting GPS and satellite communications.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJan 24, 2013

Continuing Thanksgiving eruptions on the sun

A coronal mass ejection (CME) with speeds of 375 miles per second reached the sun's surface in November 2012, marking the third Earth-directed CME since November 20. The event may cause geomagnetic storms and auroras near the poles, but is unlikely to disrupt electrical systems or GPS communications.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateNov 26, 2012
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

NASA satellites indicate wind shear taking toll on Oscar

Tropical Storm Oscar is being battered by strong northwesterly wind shear, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing images of the storm's clouds and showers southeast of its center. The National Hurricane Center expects Oscar to dissipate late on Oct. 5, 2012.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateOct 5, 2012

NASA sees very strong wind shear battering Tropical Storm Gaemi

Tropical Storm Gaemi experienced strong northeasterly wind shear, causing a large oval-shaped area of showers and thunderstorms to form southwest of the storm's center. The storm's speed increased as it moved westward, forecasted to make landfall south of Hue, Vietnam on October 6.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateOct 5, 2012
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Even Usain Bolt can't beat greyhounds, cheetahs...or pronghorn antelope

A study published in Veterinary Record compares the athletic abilities of humans and animals, finding that greyhounds, cheetahs, pronghorn antelope, and other species outrun and outmuscle top athletes. Human adaptations for endurance are impressive, but animals excel in speed, strength, and power.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalVeterinary Record·DateJul 27, 2012

How cheetahs outpace greyhounds

Researchers found cheetahs' longer strides and faster stride frequencies allow them to reach high speeds, while greyhounds maintain a constant stride rate. The study suggests wild cheetahs may be able to outstrip their captive cousins due to biomechanical differences.

SourceThe Company of Biologists·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·DateJun 21, 2012

New solar active region spitting out flares

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center detected a new solar active region, AR1504, which fired off two M-class flares and two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) on June 13-14, 2012. The CMEs are traveling towards Earth at speeds of 375 and 800 miles per second.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJun 14, 2012
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.

Analysis of speed of Greenland glaciers gives new insight for rising sea level

Scientists have analyzed the speed of over 200 Greenland outlet glaciers, finding they are moving at a slower rate than previously thought. The study suggests that the rate at which these glaciers can dump ice into the ocean is limited, with a possible contribution of only four inches to sea level rise by 2100.

SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·JournalScience·DateMay 7, 2012

Runaway planets zoom at a fraction of light speed

New research reveals that runaway planets exist and can reach speeds of up to 30 million miles per hour, outpacing most objects in the Galaxy. These hypervelocity planets are produced by double-star systems interacting with supermassive black holes.

SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMar 22, 2012

Dual solidification mechanisms of liquid ternary Fe-Cu-Sn alloy

Researchers have developed novel dual solidification mechanisms for a ternary Fe47.5Cu47.5Sn5 peritectic-type alloy, enabling the effective synthesis of advanced materials. The mechanisms involve peritectic solidification at moderate undercoolings and macroscopic phase separation at greater undercoolings.

SourceScience China Press·DateMar 12, 2012
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Why humans choose running over walking

At around 2 meters per second, running makes better use of a key calf muscle than walking, increasing efficiency and conserving energy. This discovery sheds light on why speed walking is generally confined to the Olympics.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 5, 2012

Alternating training improves motor learning

Researchers found that alternating between learning and unlearning an unusual walking pattern on a split-belt treadmill improved relearning speed. The standard approach of repetitive practice may not be the most effective way to help patients recover from stroke or other injuries.

SourceKennedy Krieger Institute·DateOct 18, 2011

New research findings impact Seattle, Sierra Nevada

Researchers have developed a new model to evaluate seismic wave velocities at shallow depth in the Seattle Basin, offering refined seismic hazard assessments. The study also exposes two faults in the eastern Sierra Nevada, providing new details about active faulting in the area.

SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalBulletin of the Seismological Society of America·DateSep 28, 2011
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

UA Space Systems engineer, Moon Express Eye $30 million Google Lunar X Prize

The University of Arizona space systems engineer Roberto Furfaro and his colleagues have designed an autonomous guidance system that will fly the privately-funded Moon Express lander to the lunar surface. The $30 million X Prize is won by landing a spacecraft on the moon, deploying a robot, and sending back an image and data to Earth.

SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·DateSep 7, 2011

OSC lifts OSU land speed racer toward 400-mph goal

The Buckeye Bullet team, with the Ohio Supercomputer Center, is developing a new electric land speed vehicle to surpass 400 mph. They're using computational fluid dynamics and large-scale simulations to optimize the aerodynamic design and minimize shock waves.

SourceOhio Supercomputer Center·DateJul 21, 2011

Parkinson's disease patients may benefit from virtual-reality-based therapies

Researchers found that virtual reality (VR) and physical reality exercises can increase movement speeds in PD patients, especially when moving targets are provided. The study shows promising results for VR as a tool to improve movement in persons with PD, similar to the benefits of physical reality cues.

SourceElsevier Health Sciences·JournalArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·DateJul 11, 2011

Seals sense shapes using their whiskers to feel wakes

Harbour seals use their whiskers to sense shapes and sizes of objects in murky water. The team found that the seal could distinguish between paddles with different widths and shapes, including triangular, cylindrical, flat, and undulating paddles. This ability may help seals optimize energy intake while hunting.

SourceThe Company of Biologists·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·DateMay 12, 2011

Caterpillars inspire new movements in soft robots

Researchers designed a soft-bodied robot, GoQBot, inspired by caterpillar ballistic rolling to achieve fast wheeling behaviors. The robot's unique movement mimics the caterpillar's ability to rapidly curl into a wheel and propel itself away from predators.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalBioinspiration & Biomimetics·DateApr 26, 2011
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

NeuroImage: Multiplexing in the visual brain

Researchers at Ruhr-University Bochum successfully visualized distinct activity patterns overlaid in primary visual cortex, indicating simultaneous encoding of object orientation and motion direction speed. This breakthrough demonstrates the brain's ability to process multiple visual cues simultaneously.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalNeuroImage·DateMar 24, 2011

Racetrack memory

Researchers have developed racetrack memory, which uses magnetic tape and spin-polarized currents to store data at speeds of several hundred meters per second. This technology could enable computers to boot up instantly and access information 100,000 times more rapidly than traditional hard disks.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 15, 2010

Microreactor speeds nanotech particle production by 500 times

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new method to produce nanoparticles 500 times faster than traditional methods, using an arrayed microchannel reactor and laminated architecture. This breakthrough could make nanotechnology products more commercially practical and environmentally friendly.

SourceOregon State University·JournalNanotechnology·DateNov 1, 2010

NASA sees record-breaking Julia being affected by Igor

NASA's Aqua satellite captured visible image of Hurricane Julia, weakened by Hurricane Igor's outflow, breaking a record for the most intense hurricane east of the Azores. The storm is expected to move west-northwest then turn northeast, staying at sea.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 17, 2010

Advance made toward communication, computing at 'terahertz' speeds

Physicists at Oregon State University have discovered a way to use gallium arsenide nanodevices as signal processors at 'terahertz' speeds, enabling faster optical communication and computing. This breakthrough could lead to applications in secure codes and communications, video and audio processing, and even quantum computing.

SourceOregon State University·JournalSolid-State Electronics·DateJul 19, 2010
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

BSSA tip sheet for April 2010

This BSSA tip sheet documents the long history of earthquake monitoring by the Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN), detailing its evolving sensitivity over time. Researchers also examine the predictive capability of models to estimate ground shaking during large earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay Area.

SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalBulletin of the Seismological Society of America·DateApr 11, 2010

New study: Human running speeds of 35 to 40 mph may be biologically possible

A new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that human running speeds can exceed 28 mph due to limitations imposed by muscle fiber contractile speed. Researchers found that elite sprinters' foot-ground contact times are brief, implying a biological limit on how quickly muscles can generate forces.

SourceSouthern Methodist University·JournalJournal of Applied Physiology·DateJan 21, 2010

New study cites lower rate of quakes along some subduction zones

A recent study published in BSSA found that certain types of subduction zones exhibit lower earthquake production rates, contradicting previous assumptions. The research suggests that the efficiency of earthquake production is influenced by fault slip rate and relative plate velocity.

SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalBulletin of the Seismological Society of America·DateDec 4, 2009

Drivers with Parkinson's disease at higher risk of crashes in low visibility

A driving simulation test involving 67 people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease and 51 healthy individuals found that those with Parkinson's were more likely to crash in foggy conditions. Their reaction time was also longer, averaging 2.7 seconds compared to 2.1 seconds for healthy drivers.

SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateOct 5, 2009
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.