COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- Applied Physics Letters, a journal from the American Institute of Physics, published research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 19, 2024, edition (Vol. 125, Issue 8): SURFACES AND INTERFACES * Stable optical response during electron-phonon equilibration in laser-excited gold SEMICONDUCTORS * First-principles calculations of cubic boron arsenide surfaces PHONONIC, ACOUSTIC, AND THERMAL PROPERTIES * Photothermal phase modulation in a gas-immersed  more

MERCED, California, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Brenda Ortiz Thomas "Teddy" Adams has been awarded the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. The three-year fellowship covers tuition and university fees and provides a monthly stipend of $3,600, along with access to additional funding for research and travel expenses. A doctoral student in the Physics Graduate Pro  more

PASADENA, California, Aug. 19 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Since 1922, Caltech's Watson Lecture Series has invited the public to join in the excitement of discovery and innovation by hearing directly from Caltech scientists and engineers who are tackling society's most pressing challenges and inventing the technologies of the future. Now in its 102nd season, the series aims to foster a community of curiosity with a diverse lineup of speakers and engaging   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Journal of Computer Assisted Living, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers all uses of information and communication technologies to support learning, teaching, instructional design and development, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2024 edition (Vol. 40, Issue 4): ARTICLE * Using digital gamification to improve language achievement, foreign language enjoyment, and ideal L2 self: A case of English as a foreign language learn  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: It's a step toward smart coatings that change color--or other properties--on the fly An illustration of an imaging technique that allows researchers to watch how nanoparticles respond to changes in their environment in real time. The blue lines represent the beam of an electron microscope as it impacts gold nanoblocks suspended in liquid in a small sample holder device called a liquid flow cell. credit: Ella   more

HONG KONG, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Quantum simulation enables scientists to simulate and study complex systems that are challenging or even impossible using classical computers across various fields, including financial modelling, cybersecurity, pharmaceutical discoveries, AI and machine learning. For instance, exploring molecular vibronic spectra is critical in understanding the molecular properties in molecular design and ana  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 19 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] No cabins, canoes or campfires, for a week at least this summer, a group of Rhode Island high schoolers swapped s'mores and singalongs for STEM topics at GirlsGetMath@ICERM, a five-day math camp at Brown University. Hosted by Brown's Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics, the annual camp is designed to cultivate interest, inspire confidence and ins  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: Powder X-ray diffractometer. To the untrained ear, it sounds like something a super villain would wield in a comic book showdown. But in reality, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) is one of the most utilized tools in materials science and engineering. And thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Texas Lutheran University will soon have the technology. "An X-ray diffractometer shines X-rays on a powder-s  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student has received a competitive fellowship that will allow him to conduct research in France in 2025. Rajendra Subedi, a doctoral student in applied physics and a native of Nepal, is a recipient of the 2024-25 STEM Chateaubriand Fellowship, which includes airfare, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. Subedi is just the second UA Little Rock st  more

IRVINE, California, Aug. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers' new analytical model can assess neighborhood-level hazards globally * * * Cities around the globe are experiencing increased flooding due to the compounding effects of stronger storms in a warming climate and urban growth. New research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that urban form, specifically the building density and street network of  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: A promising technology developed by Wake Forest University researchers and designed to address a common problem in treating critically ill patients with kidney issues has received a grant from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) to support next steps in research and development. The novel approach uses light and nitrite to reduce the unwanted blood clotting called "device thrombosis" tha  more