Author: Melisa Yashinski

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New technology detects eye blinking with ultrasound Scientists recently designed a small chip that detects ultrasound and can be affixed to glasses and can reliably track a person’s eye blinking behavior.

Posted on September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 449 views

Scientists recently designed a small chip that detects ultrasound and can be affixed to glasses and can reliably track a person’s eye…

New research could make lithium ion batteries much safer A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today but can short circuit under certain conditions. This study has found that adding a metallic layer in the battery cell enhances the battery’s performance.

Posted on August 11, 2022August 3, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 471 views

A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.

LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices such as LED lights, solar panels, and smoke detectors.

Posted on June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 428 views

Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices…

Less air travel when the pandemic hit had a surprising effect on the climate Could flying less actually increase warming? Recent study correlates less airplane exhaust soot during the pandemic with changes in ice crystal formation in cirrus clouds so that less energy is reflected away from the planet.

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 547 views

When everyday life came to a sudden halt in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many wondered what the impact would be on climate. One…

How nanowires can improve materials in the aerospace industry Scientists use a novel method to directly grow silicon carbide nanowires in a carbon fiber composite to enhance the durability of the material.

Posted on May 10, 2022May 12, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 354 views

The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites…

One step closer to wearable electronics Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly increases power generation.

Posted on April 18, 2022April 12, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 555 views

Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…