Technology

Series of breakthroughs in solar physics could make predicting dangerous solar flares a reality

Over the summer, two independent collaborations of solar physicists published breakthrough papers within months of each other, furthering our understanding of the mechanics of solar flares and how to predict them. With just four years until peak activity in the sun’s 11-year solar cycle, the ability to predict potentially dangerous solar flares is more crucial […]

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Gamma band stimulation: A promising new treatment for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a vicious illness most often characterized by drastic decline in cognitive function including memory loss and confusion — frequently causing severe emotional stress for the affected along with their family and friends. Fortunately, recent technology, called gamma band neural stimulation, has emerged, showing promise of having a significant impact on Alzheimer’s. Although

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Another one lights the dust: Echo mapping the universe

Black holes are known as eradicators of light and matter, earning a mysterious and destructive reputation. However, these space oddities have behaviors, albeit occasionally baffling, that may help construct the conceptual building blocks of scientific phenomena all across the universe. As is common in the world of science, one discovery can cause ripple effects across

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Pulsating jellyfish: The most efficient swimmers in the ocean further enhanced with microelectronics

For an animal missing both a heart and a brain, jellyfish are beautifully mystifying to watch as they glide through the water. As very simple creatures and extremely slow swimmers, jellyfish have been overlooked by many researchers when in fact the way in which they pulsate their bell to move is quite complex and efficient. 

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Good vibrations (and how to sense the really bad ones)

Monitoring the heart for long periods of time has become easier than ever because of the development of wristwatches, smartphones, and wearable devices in the age of today’s biosensing revolution. The most notable of these devices is perhaps the Apple Watch, which comes embedded with a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) and heart rate monitor and now

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Fessenden’s oscillator is all the range: An early foundation of sonar

Despite constant navigation on its waters, many aspects of the ocean remain mysterious. Ships have been facing the ocean’s hidden surfaces and unpredictable storms for most of history. By releasing sound waves, and measuring the time it takes for them to return, Sound Navigation and Ranging (sonar) aids with travel, navigation, and detection. In the

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Detrimental Data

Algorithms. They’re everywhere. Whether it’s curating your Discover page on Instagram or simply showing you the results of your Google search, we interact with algorithms on a daily basis. Algorithms analyze our every move — every double tap, click, and online purchase determines future ad placements, autocorrect suggestions, or page layouts. Though we voluntarily provide

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Revolutionizing drug discovery with molecular modeling

Developing and releasing a new drug is one of the most challenging tasks that pharmaceutical companies have. The main effect of this challenge is that about 97 percent of new drug projects fail and never reach the market, resulting in a lack of clinical efficacy. Molecular modeling, however, has proven to be a valuable asset

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