Physics
Magnetic Flow Meter
A magnetic flow meter (mag meter, electromagnetic flow meter) is a transducer that measures fluid flow by the voltage induced across the liquid by its…
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Physics
Interfacial Rheology
Interfacial rheology is a branch of rheology that studies the flow of matter at the interface between a gas and a liquid or at the…
Plants and Animals
In the Fight Against a Fungus that Threatened Entire Species, Tiny Bats Offer a “Glimmer of Hope”
Thousands of hairy, chocolate-brown critters are stirring deep inside a damp, cold cave in Vermont. The small brown bats hibernated last fall after a devastating…
Biology
Understanding how Cells Respond to Physical Cues may Help Develop New Treatments for Diseases
The cells of the body are constantly absorbing signals from their surroundings and responding to them. It is well understood how a cell detects chemical…
Biology
Research on Stem Cells Advances the Development of Individualized Regenerative Medicine
Organelles in maintaining homeostasis, controlling development and aging, and producing energy, the bits and pieces of RNA and protein that make up a cell play…
Engineering
Rheometry Generically
Rheometry refers to the experimental techniques used to determine the rheological properties of materials, that is, the qualitative and quantitative relationships between stresses and strains…
Environment
Current Tree Species Diversity has been Influenced by Recent Climate Change over the Past 21,000 Years
Researchers from more than 50 research institutions from around the world, led by Aarhus University in Denmark, have evaluated how past climatic changes have affected…
Physics
Magnetorheological Fluid
A magnetorheological fluid (MR fluid, or MRF) is a type of smart fluid in a carrier fluid, typically oil. MR is a type of smart…
Technology
Waveguide Filter
A waveguide filter is a type of electronic filter that uses waveguide technology. Waveguides are hollow metal conduits through which an electromagnetic wave can pass.…
Environment
It is Impossible to Approach the Climate Crisis and the Biodiversity Crisis Separately
The distribution of precipitation is changing, the sea level is rising, extreme weather events are increasing in frequency, the ocean is becoming more acidic, and…
Engineering
Continuum Mechanics
Continuum mechanics is a branch of mechanics that studies the deformation and transmission of forces in materials that are modeled as a continuous mass rather…
Environment
Countries Where Record-Breaking Heatwaves Are Likely to Do the Most Damage, According to Global Research
A recent study has identified underdeveloped areas around the globe that are most susceptible to the destructive impacts of extreme heat. According to study from…
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