Researchers demonstrate first stable semiconductor neutron detector
Homeland Security might soon have a new tool to add to its arsenal.
General Physics
Jan 15, 2020
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News tagged with false alarms
Using artificial intelligence to create a tsunami early warning system
An early warning system that quickly classifies submarine earthquakes and determines the risk of tsunami events has been developed by scientists at Cardiff University.
Earth Sciences
Apr 25, 2023
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Enhancing earthquake detection from orbit
When a major earthquake strikes, nearby seismometers can inform rapid alerts to residents and emergency services that potentially hazardous shaking or tsunamis may be headed their way. However, local seismometer measurements ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 5, 2022
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New research on imposter stars may improve astronomical data
Quick flashes of light in the night sky have been linked to the growing mass of satellites and debris zipping around Earth's orbit.
Astronomy
Nov 5, 2020
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Speed of space storms key to protecting astronauts and satellites from radiation
Space weather forecasters need to predict the speed of solar eruptions, as much as their size, to protect satellites and the health of astronauts, scientists have found.
Space Exploration
Jun 10, 2020
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Why you shouldn't be scared of spiders
A school in Gloucestershire, in the west of England, was closed for several days due to an "invasion of poisonous spiders." Experts claimed they were not aggressive, but the school was closed, alarm spread and some media ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 9, 2023
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Why prey animals often see threats where there are none—and how it costs them
For a nervous horror fan, an evening watching HBO's hit post-apocalyptic television show The Last of Us might be followed by a restless night under the duvet. The silhouette of a coat slung over the back of a chair or even ...
Evolution
Mar 2, 2023
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Search for new worlds at home with NASA's Planet Patrol project
Help NASA find exoplanets, worlds beyond our solar system, through a newly launched website called Planet Patrol. This citizen science platform allows members of the public to collaborate with professional astronomers as ...
Space Exploration
Oct 1, 2020
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Laser-based system detects fires even in dusty, harsh environments
Researchers have developed a new laser-based system that offers an efficient and low-cost way to detect fires in challenging environments such as industrial facilities or large construction sites. With further development, ...
Optics & Photonics
Sep 25, 2019
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The 'pulse' of a volcano can be used to predict its next eruption
Predicting when a volcano will next blow is tricky business, but lessons we learned from one of Hawaii's recent eruptions may help.
Environment
May 22, 2019
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