Matt Shipman

Raleigh

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Articles

Laser technique improves ultra-high temperature ceramic manufacturing for space and defense applications

1 week ago | techxplore.com | Matt Shipman |Sadie Harley |Robert Egan

Researchers have demonstrated a new technique that uses lasers to create ceramics that can withstand ultra-high temperatures, with applications ranging from nuclear power technologies to spacecraft and jet exhaust systems. The technique can be used to create ceramic coatings, tiles or complex three-dimensional structures, which allows for increased versatility when engineering new devices and technologies.
Laser Technique Revolutionizes Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic Manufacturing for Space, Defense Applications

1 week ago | news.ncsu.edu | Matt Shipman

Researchers have demonstrated a new technique that uses lasers to create ceramics that can withstand ultra-high temperatures, with applications ranging from nuclear power technologies to spacecraft and jet exhaust systems. The technique can be used to create ceramic coatings, tiles or complex three-dimensional structures, which allows for increased versatility when engineering new devices and technologies.
Compassion makes employees more resilient when employers behave badly

1 week ago | phys.org | Matt Shipman |Gaby Clark |Andrew Zinin

New research finds that the more compassionate people are, the better able they are to deal with broken promises in the workplace. Specifically, the study suggests that compassion makes employees tougher: more emotionally resilient, higher performing, and less likely to seek new work when they feel their employer has broken a promise to them.
How Do Horse Flies Bite? And Are They Dangerous?

1 week ago | news.ncsu.edu | Matt Shipman

Horse flies are the most diverse group of blood-feeding animals on Earth. But why do horse flies bite people? How do they track us down? And are they dangerous? Whether you call them horse flies, greenheads, or deer flies, these insects are all part of the family Tabanidae – which consists of approximately 4,450 described species; fewer than 400 are found in the U.S.Why Do Horse Flies Bite People? All horse flies have two things in common that make them a pain (literally).
What’s in Fire Ant Venom? And How Can I Get Rid of Fire Ants?

2 weeks ago | news.ncsu.edu | Matt Shipman

Fire ants can inflict a painful sting and their colonies can be enormous. But why do their stings hurt so bad? How big can their colonies get? And what can we do to get rid of them? Where Do Fire Ants Come From? There are more than 20 fire ant species around the world, including at least four species that are native to the United States. But when most people think of fire ants, they are thinking specifically of Solenopsis invicta, also known as the red imported fire ant (RIFA).
Physics advance details new way to control solid objects in liquid

2 weeks ago | phys.org | Matt Shipman |Lisa Lock |Robert Egan

Researchers have detailed the physics behind a phenomenon that allows them to create spin in liquid droplets using ultrasound waves, which concentrates solid particles suspended in the liquid. The discovery will allow researchers to engineer technologies that make use of the technique to develop applications in fields such as biomedical testing and drug development.
Physics Advance Details New Way to Control Solid Objects in Liquid

2 weeks ago | news.ncsu.edu | Matt Shipman

Researchers have detailed the physics behind a phenomenon that allows them to create spin in liquid droplets using ultrasound waves, which concentrates solid particles suspended in the liquid. The discovery will allow researchers to engineer technologies that make use of the technique to develop applications in fields such as biomedical testing and drug development.
Even without feds, states can take meaningful action on climate change

2 weeks ago | phys.org | Matt Shipman |Lisa Lock |Robert Egan

In the absence of an ambitious federal climate strategy, a new study shows state-led action can make a significant difference in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. The study also found that while state-led action is only slightly more expensive than a coordinated national effort, it would likely result in the adoption of different decarbonization technologies.
Even Without Feds, States Can Take Meaningful Action on Climate Change

2 weeks ago | news.ncsu.edu | Matt Shipman

In the absence of an ambitious federal climate strategy, a new study shows state-led action can make a significant difference in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. The study also found that while state-led action is only slightly more expensive than a coordinated national effort, it would likely result in the adoption of different decarbonization technologies.
'Squeezed' infrared light travels farther and covers more wavelengths with thin films

2 weeks ago | phys.org | Matt Shipman |Gaby Clark |Robert Egan

Researchers have improved upon techniques that use thin films to compress infrared light, demonstrating three advantages that make the films more useful for practical applications.