New Nanofluidic Holder Lets Scientists Heat, Cool, Electrify, and Watch Reactions in Real Time | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — Micro- and nanofluidic systems are increasingly important in biology, medicine, chemistry, and materials science because they allow researchers to study reactions, transport, and molecular behavior in spaces that approach the dimensions of living capillaries or engineered nanosystems. Yet as chips become more integrated and more powerful, a bottleneck has emerged: the surrounding […]
Mike Jensen Receives DOE Distinguished Mentor Award for Workforce Development
[ad_1] Newswise — UPTON, N.Y. — Mike Jensen, a meteorologist and interim chair of the Environmental Science and Technologies Department at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, is a recipient of the DOE Distinguished Mentor Award for Workforce Development, a new award program that recognizes outstanding mentors from across DOE’s 17 national […]
When Neutron Stars Collide, Neutrinos Change Flavors
[ad_1] The Science Newswise — Neutron stars are among the densest objects in the universe. They are packed so tightly that a spoonful of their matter weighs more than a mountain. When two neutron stars collide, they release huge numbers of tiny particles called neutrinos. Neutrinos are fundamental particles that come in three types, or “flavors.” These […]
Turning Toxic Marine Mud Into Safe Construction Fill | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — Marine mud is generated in large quantities during dredging, coastal development, land reclamation, and marine construction. In fast-growing urban regions, this sediment can become a major waste-management burden because it is wet, sticky, difficult to handle, and often contaminated with heavy metals. Conventional stabilization methods usually rely heavily on Portland cement, which […]
How Antibiotic-Degrading Bacteria Shield Microbial Communities From Collapse | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — By comparing natural microbial adaptation with targeted bioaugmentation using an antibiotic-degrading strain, the study reveals how biodegradation capacity fundamentally reshapes microbial succession, stability, and resilience under sustained antibiotic exposure. Environmental risk assessments often judge antibiotics solely by concentration and intrinsic toxicity, assuming uniform microbial responses. However, microbial communities actively shape contaminant fate, […]
Quantum Magnetism: FSU Researchers Demonstrate Spin-Flip Process in Atomic Nucleus Does Not Account for All Magnetic Behavior | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — In the air people breathe, the water on the Earth, the stars in the sky and more, atoms are the building blocks that make up the universe. Understanding the structure of the atomic nucleus is crucial for research with implications for astrophysics and in applications such as medical imaging and data storage. […]
Stopping Algae Blooms with Bacteria-Busting Buoys | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — Algae blooms make a pond’s surface shine in mesmerizing green hues. But if the microorganisms responsible are cyanobacteria, they can also release toxins that harm humans and wildlife alike. So, a team reporting in ACS ES&T Water has designed a “set it and forget it” system for distributing algaecide using specialized buoys tethered at […]
Idaho Researchers Advance Critical Materials Recycling Technologies | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — Labeled glass containers full of liquids stirred by spinning magnets are connected to humming machines with neatly organized tubes. Here in this lab space at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), scientists are pioneering ways to extract critical materials from recycled waste products. Critical materials are essential to modern life because they possess […]
U.S. Department of Energy Invests $320 Million in Pioneering Scientific Research
[ad_1] Newswise — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today, at the Office of Science Advisory Committee meeting, investments in fundamental scientific research and technology development across a wide range of disciplines in the physical sciences. These awards, totaling over $320 million, will support 217 university and industry projects aimed at expanding the […]
Virginia Tech Expert Explains Why ICE Won’t Help the Lines at Airports | Newswise
[ad_1] BYLINE: Melody Warnick Newswise — Although the government has sent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports around the country, a Virginia Tech expert on airport engineering doubts their ability to make an impact on the long lines at security checkpoints. “TSA agents are specially trained over the course of months. ICE […]