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Violins Can Mimic the Human Voice
March 25, 2013 — For many years, some musical experts have wondered if the sound of the Stradivari and Guarneri violins might incorporate such elements of speech as vowels and consonants. A Texas A&M University ... > full story -
Super Batteries? Hybrid Ribbons a Gift for Powerful Batteries
March 25, 2013 — Ribbons of vanadium oxide and graphene become ultrafast charging and discharging electrodes for lithium-ion batteries in new research. The ribbons are thousands of times thinner than a sheet of ... > full story -
Nanoparticles Show Promise as Inexpensive, Durable and Effective Scintillators
March 25, 2013 — Nanoparticles can be successfully incorporated into scintillation devices capable of detecting and measuring a wide energy range of X-rays and gamma rays, new research ... > full story -
Catalyst in a Teacup: New Approach to Chemical Reduction
March 25, 2013 — Taking their inspiration from nature, scientists have developed a new method for carrying out chemical reduction – an industrial process used to produce fuels and chemicals that are vital for ... > full story -
Glass-Blowers at a Nano Scale
March 25, 2013 — Very much like a glass-blower, researchers have managed to shape the exit hole of a glass capillary and finely control its diameter between 200 nanometers and ... > full story -
Speed of Light May Not Be Fixed, Scientists Suggest; Ephemeral Vacuum Particles Induce Speed-of-Light Fluctuations
March 25, 2013 — Two new articles challenge established wisdom about the nature of vacuum. In one article scientists have identified a quantum level mechanism for interpreting vacuum as being filled with pairs of ... > full story -
Ultra-Precision Positioning
March 25, 2013 — Ultra-precision positioning is required for the success of many scientific applications, including manufacturing semiconductors, aligning optics and manipulating cells. A novel rotary actuator ... > full story -
Using Fluctuating Wind Power
March 25, 2013 — Incorporating wind power into existing power grids is challenging because fluctuating wind speed and direction means turbines generate power inconsistently. Coupled with customers' varying power ... > full story -
Relieving Chronic Pain With New Device
March 25, 2013 — A new, implantable device for treating chronic pain has passed an important safety ... > full story -
A Marine Animal to Feed Your Eco-Car
March 25, 2013 — The marine animal tunicate can be used both as biofuel and fish food, according to new research. On the ocean floor, under the pier, and on ship ropes – that’s where the tunicates live. ... > full story
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