Credit: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne An EPFL Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering has developed a device that significantly dampens the flow-induced vibration caused by rotating parts, such as those…
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Controlling electron interference in time with chirped laser pulses
Illustration of chirped laser-assisted dynamic interference. Credit: Federico Vismarra, ETH Zürich In quantum mechanics, particles such as electrons act like waves and can even interfere with themselves—a striking and counterintuitive…
Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US
The Conversation, CC BY-ND Before the United States began vaccinating all infants at birth with the hepatitis B vaccine in 1991, around 18,000 children every year contracted the virus before…
‘We must replace this capability now’: New NOAA satellite to replace aging space weather sentinels launches Sept. 23
On Sept. 23, a spacecraft will launch with a clear mission — to keep a constant watch on the sun to help protect Earth from space weather. The satellite, Space…
Quantum scars boost electron transport and drive the development of microchips
The image depicts a quantum scar connected between conductors. It can be controlled using a so-called nanotip carrying an electric charge. Credit: Quantum Control and Dynamics research group, Tampere University…
Bats live with some viruses. But others can do them in
Sometimes even bats need a sick day. Bats are renowned for the ability to be infected with viruses that can be deadly to people without showing signs of the diseases…
More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases…
New website tracks how Pennsylvania’s $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent
Pennsylvania is due to receive US$2.2 billion dollars from the national opioid settlements, and a new database shows the public where that money is going. Starting in 2021, a national,…
Dogs Can Classify Objects by Function, Not Just Appearance
Summary: A new study demonstrates that some highly gifted dogs can categorize objects not just by appearance, but by how they are used. When taught words like “pull” or “fetch,”…
