Science

July 25, 2019

New journal to explore the impact of data science on engineering

A new open access journal from Cambridge University Press will explore the transformative effect of data science on engineering. Launched...

CAREER award given to develop bio-friendly brain implants

Credit: Virginia Tech As brain science advances, researchers are refining their maps of the brain's twisting neural passages. But many...

NASA examines Tropical Storm Barry post-landfall

Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical Storm Barry made landfall mid-day on July 13, but infrared satellite imagery from NASA early on July...

NASA sees heavy rainfall potential in strengthening Tropical Storm Barry

Credit: NASA/NRL Tropical Storm Barry continued to linger in the Gulf of Mexico, generating a lot of heavy rainfall on...

Using building materials to monitor for high enriched uranium

A new paper details how small samples of ubiquitous building materials, such as tile or brick, can be used to...

Model development is crucial in understanding climate change

Credit: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences Numerical models are a key tool for climate scientists in understanding the past, present and...

How much water do snowpacks hold? A better way to answer the question

Credit: Photo by Ryan Crumley CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University researchers have developed a new computer model for calculating...

Maintaining large-scale satellite constellations using logistics approach

Credit: University of Illinois Department of Aerospace Engineering Today, large-scale communication satellite constellations, also known as megaconstellations, have been more...

Automated system generates robotic parts for novel tasks

When designing actuators involves too many variables for humans to test by hand, this system can step in.Credit: Subramanian Sundaram...

Novel nanoparticles deliver CRISPR gene editing tools into the cell with much higher efficiency

Researchers used lipid nanoparticles to deliver CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tools for potential treatment of hyperlipidemia.Credit: From animation by Visual Science...

Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice

Computing science researchers improve technology for identifying depression through vocal cues AI algorithms can now more accurately detect depressed mood...

Seeking sustainable solutions for Nashville’s organic wastes

University of Tennessee collaborates with Resource Capture on $40,000 grantCredit: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - An interdisciplinary...

AIAA announces technical excellence award winners at AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum

Space automation, robots, reusable space systems, propulsion, battery technology win awards The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has...

Rice device channels heat into light