Physics
Acoustic Dispersion
Acoustic dispersion is the phenomenon in which the speed of sound waves through a medium varies with frequency. In other words, different frequencies of sound…
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Chemistry
Thermoelectric Materials
Thermoelectric materials show the thermoelectric effect in a strong or convenient form. It can convert temperature differences to electrical voltage and vice versa. The thermoelectric…
Medical
Existing Antibiotics, Hidden in Plain Sight on Pharmacy Shelves, can Treat Superbugs, According to a New Test
FDA-approved medicines that are sold at your local drugstore can successfully treat superbugs, according to a recent test. But because the gold-standard test indicates they…
Chemistry
Barocaloric Materials
Barocaloric materials exhibit strong, reversible thermic responses to pressure changes. Many involve heat-releasing solid-to-solid phase changes from disordered to ordered and rigid under increased pressure.…
Physics
Acoustic Metamaterial
An acoustic metamaterial is a material that is designed to control and manipulate the propagation of sound waves. It is a man-made material with unique…
Medical
Herpes Study Deepens Knowledge of Recurrent Viral Infections and May Help Prevent Them
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a crucial protein involved in viral reinfections that may be the target of antiviral medications…
Physics
Acoustic Waves
Acoustic waves are a type of energy propagation method that uses adiabatic loading and unloading to move through a medium. Acoustic pressure, particle velocity, particle…
Chemistry
Researchers Redesign a Group of Polymers Produced by Living Microbes in Nature
Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating subunits called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded together through covalent bonds to form long chains or…
Astronomy
Humans require Deep-space Ecosystem similar to Earth
While an Earth-like ecosystem would undoubtedly be ideal for deep-space living, it is not required. As evidenced by our ability to colonize different regions of…
Medical
Microbubbles in New Ultrasound Technology Break Down the Blood-Brain Barrier to Treat Human Glioblastoma
The fact that the most effective treatment cannot cross the blood-brain barrier to reach the aggressive brain tumor has been a significant hurdle to treating…
Chemistry
How to Effectively Remove Glyphosate and Other Toxins from Groundwater
Drinking water contamination is a serious threat to human health. With the technologies now in use, many pollutants, including pesticides, herbicides, hormones, medications, and other…
Technology
Elastography – a type of medical imaging
Elastographyis a type of medical imaging that measures the mechanical properties of tissues. It provides data on the stiffness or elasticity of tissues, which can…
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