Although no reliable official data currently exist on the number of law enforcement-related deaths each…
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Death Valley study helps determine evolution of western US landscapes
The faulted alluvial fans near Badwater in Death Valley are amongst the most visited and…
Titan helps researchers explore explosive star scenarios
Scientists used the Titan supercomputer to complete a three-dimensional, high-resolution investigation of the thermonuclear burning…
Evaporation-powered motor and light
Scientists designed shape-changing composites that used evaporation to power locomotion and generate electricity.
Hot rock and ice: Volcanic chain underlies Antarctica
Scientists were able to deploy ruggidized seismometers that could withstand intense cold in Antarctica only…
Hip osteoarthritis may not appear on x-ray
In the majority of cases, hip x-rays are not reliable for diagnosing hip osteoarthritis (OA),…
Portable device can quickly determine the extent of an eye injury
An engineer and an ophthalmologist are developing a portable sensor that can quickly and inexpensively…
Economically viable US renewable generation
Analysts are providing, for the first time, a method for measuring the economic potential of…
Telemedicine effective for patients, helps providers establish important relationships
More than 50 million Americans live in rural areas, and many have limited access to…
Scientists advance understanding of photoelectrodes
Scientists have developed a new probe that could lead to a better photoelectrochemical cell.