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Seismology records growing rumble of climate change

A new study by Colorado State University reveals that seismic signals show a growing intensity in ocean waves since the late 20th century, attributed to global warming. The research indicates that storms are becoming more intense and wave energy is increasing globally, posing a serious threat to coastal ecosystems and infrastructure.

SourceColorado State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 1, 2023

Android-based application for photoacoustic tomography image reconstruction

A mobile application utilizing Python and a single-element ultrasound transducer has been developed for photoacoustic tomography (PAT) image reconstruction. The application successfully reconstructs high-quality images with signal-to-noise ratio values above 30 decibels, making it suitable for point-of-care diagnosis in low-resource se...

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateApr 27, 2023
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Elusive atmospheric wave detected during 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption

Researchers have confirmed the existence of Pekeris waves, a type of atmospheric wave theorized in 1937 but never proven to occur naturally. The waves were detected following the 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption using state-of-the-art observational data and computer simulations.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalJournal of the Atmospheric Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateSep 19, 2022

The impacts of impacts

KAUST researchers have found that even low-speed solid-liquid impacts can cause cavitation and generate damaging shock waves. This challenges previous assumptions about the effects of such impacts. The team used high-speed cameras to study the impact of a flat-bottomed cylinder on a pool of liquid, observing that pressures below a cert...

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2022
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Custom finger clip offers a new way to measure blood pressure, other vitals

Researchers have developed a custom finger clip device that measures blood pressure and other vital signs like heart rate, oxygen saturation, body temperature, and respiratory rate. The device uses photoplethysmography sensors and achieves an accuracy rate of about 90% for systolic blood pressure.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalIEEE Sensors Journal·DateJan 4, 2022

Testing 1-2: New laser-based microphone calibration measures up

Researchers at NIST demonstrate a faster and more accurate way to calibrate microphones using lasers. The new technique surpasses the current industry standard, offering potential for commercial applications in industries like factories and power plants.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalJASA Express Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2021
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Why the Mediterranean is a climate change hotspot

Researchers at MIT found that a combination of warmer ocean temperatures and changes in air pressure patterns contribute to the Mediterranean region's projected drought. The study could refine global climate models and provide greater certainty for water resource management and agriculture in the affected areas.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Climate·DateJun 17, 2020

New study sheds light on conditions that trigger supernovae explosions

Researchers developed a theory that sheds light on detonation formation at the heart of supernovae explosions, demonstrating the process using experiments and numerical simulations. The study predicts the conditions for detonation formation in Type Ia supernovae, providing insight into fundamental aspects of physical processes.

SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalScience·DateNov 1, 2019

Listening to the quantum vacuum

Physicists have created a device that can detect and measure quantum radiation pressure noise, a significant source of uncertainty in gravitational wave detectors. The breakthrough aims to improve the sensitivity of next-generation detectors, potentially leading to more accurate detections.

SourceLouisiana State University·JournalNature·DateMar 25, 2019
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Physicists detect the enigmatic spin momentum of light

Researchers at RIKEN and the University of Bristol have experimentally verified that light exerts a new type of optical force proportional to its circular polarization. The team used an extremely precise nano-cantilever to measure this force, which is much weaker than usual radiation pressure.

SourceRIKEN·JournalNature Physics·DateApr 25, 2016

NASA sees former tropical storm bow out 'Grace-fully'

NASA-NOAA satellites confirmed Tropical Storm Grace had weakened into an open wave of low pressure, with wind data from RapidScat confirming the degeneration. The remnants are moving westward near 18 mph and expected to produce gusty winds and showers over the Lesser Antilles.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 9, 2015

NASA sees Tropical Depression Fred fading, new storm developing

Tropical Depression Fred is weakening due to strong upper-level winds, while a new low-pressure area called System 91L is moving westward across the tropical Atlantic. Forecasters expect System 91L to have a 40% chance of development in the next two days and 60% in five days.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 4, 2015

Danny the 'degenerate' followed by 2 lows

Danny degenerated into an elongated area of low pressure near the Windward Islands, producing 2-4 inches of rain over several islands. A second low-pressure system is developing in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, with potential for tropical depression or storm formation

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateAug 24, 2015
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Bottling up sound waves

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a technique for generating acoustic bottles that can bend sound waves along prescribed convex trajectories. This technology has the potential to revolutionize various applications, including advanced ultrasonic imaging and therapy, acoustic cloaking, and levitation.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 4, 2014

A train of 5 tropical cyclones in the Central and Eastern Pacific

A train of five tropical lows is stretching across the Pacific Ocean, featuring remnants of Tropical Storm Genevieve and newly developed Tropical Storm Iselle. The system includes three other low-pressure areas, with a well-developed Iselle near the end of the train.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateAug 1, 2014
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Peering into giant planets from in and out of this world

Researchers have experimentally re-created conditions deep inside giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn using the National Ignition Facility. They successfully compressed diamond to unprecedented densities, providing new constraints for dense matter theories and planet evolution models.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateJul 17, 2014

Sensor in eye could track pressure changes, monitor for glaucoma

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a low-power sensor to track eye pressure changes and monitor for glaucoma. The sensor would be embedded with an artificial lens during cataract surgery and transmit data wirelessly, allowing for real-time tracking and potentially preventing vision loss.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalJournal of Micromechanics and Microengineering·DateJun 16, 2014

Great earthquakes, water under pressure, high risk

Researchers analyzed the Chile earthquake of February 2010, finding that fluid pressure in rocks affects earthquake rupture processes. The study revealed that mechanical coupling between plates controls stress build-up and seismic energy release, with fluid pressure variations linked to subduction zone dynamics.

SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMar 28, 2014
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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Stiffening of aortic wall linked with increased risk of high blood pressure

A study published in JAMA Network found that increased aortic stiffness is associated with a higher risk of new hypertension. The researchers suggest that vascular stiffness may be a precursor to hypertension, rather than the result of it. The study's findings have significant implications for preventing and treating hypertension.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA·DateSep 4, 2012
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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Radiation damage bigger problem in microelectronics than previously thought

A new characterization method using lasers and acoustic waves has provided scientists with a capability to detect buried defects deep inside materials with unprecedented precision. This new technique reveals that the amount of damage caused by radiation in electronic materials may be at least ten times greater than previously thought.

SourceVanderbilt University·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateJul 20, 2012

NASA catches 3 tropical cyclones at 1 time

NASA's GOES-13 satellite captured an image of Tropical Depression Bret, Tropical Storm Cindy, and a low-pressure area associated with a tropical wave in the Caribbean. The storm system is located in two ocean basins, with Bret and Cindy racing through the North Atlantic and Hurricane Dora weakening in the eastern Pacific.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJul 22, 2011

Groundbreaking technology will revolutionize blood pressure measurement

A new blood pressure measurement device using CASP has been developed to provide more accurate readings than current methods. The device, invented by scientists at the University of Leicester and HealthSTATS International, measures pressure close to the heart, leading to better treatment decisions and patient outcomes.

SourceUniversity of Leicester·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateFeb 20, 2011

Caltech mineral physicists find new scenery at Earth's core-mantle boundary

Researchers recreated high pressures using a diamond-anvil cell and found unusual properties in iron-rich magnesium-iron oxide minerals. These findings suggest that ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) at the core-mantle boundary may be composed of solid, compositionally distinctive rocks rather than liquid-bearing materials.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateSep 1, 2010

'Invisibility cloak' could protect against earthquakes

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a 'cloak' that can control surface waves, reducing damage from earthquakes. The technology involves concentric rings of plastic that deflect waves away from protected areas, offering potential protection for densely populated regions.

SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJul 20, 2009
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Physicists tweak quantum force, reducing barrier to tiny devices

Researchers at the University of Florida have successfully reduced the Casimir force by altering the surface of metal plates, which could help mitigate stiction in microelectromechanical devices. The findings could pave the way for further miniaturization and potentially impact various consumer products.

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 14, 2008

A stress meter for fault zones

Researchers measured changes in rock stress affecting seismic wave speed at depths where earthquakes occur, detecting 'preseismic' changes before two earthquakes. The findings could lead to a better understanding of fault-zone stress and improve earthquake prediction.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateJul 9, 2008

How shock waves change glass

Simulations show that compression waves change the atomic arrangement of glass, resulting in a denser and less brittle material. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, may have implications for optimizing glass properties.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 12, 2003
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Superconducting lithium

Researchers establish superconductivity in lithium at pressures greater than 30 GPa, with critical temperatures ranging from 9 K to 16 K. This finding contradicts theory and sparks interest in searching for high-temperature superconductivity in light element compounds.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateOct 23, 2002

Atmospheric wave linked to sea ice flow near Greenland, study finds

A NASA study has linked the transport of sea ice through Fram Strait to the position and phase of the longest sea level pressure wave circling the Earth at polar latitudes. The study found that variations in this wave, called 'wave 1', explain up to 70% of Arctic ice export through the strait.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateAug 28, 2002

Preliminary evidence suggests possible nuclear emissions during experiments

Researchers observed statistically significant amounts of tritium above background in cavitation experiments, suggesting the possibility of nuclear reactions. The findings are based on a collaboration that used high-energy neutrons to create bubbles in liquid, which can result in light emissions and potentially nuclear reactions.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateMar 5, 2002
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