Randall Brown

Dec 2, 2024 | phys.org | Randall Brown

Channels in plant cell walls, called plasmodesmata, provide molecules with a bridge to move between cells, an essential phenomenon for cellular growth and development. The mystery has long been how these important channels form.

Nov 22, 2024 | terradaily.com | Randall Brown

Healthy elbow room: Social distancing in ancient citiesby Randall Brown for UTKKnoxville TN (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 The term "social distancing" spread out across the public vocabulary in recent years as people around the world changed habits to combat the Covid pandemic. New research led by UT Professor Alex Bentley, however, reveals the practice of organized elbow room could date back approximately 6,000 years.

May 20, 2024 | phys.org | Randall Brown

Post-doctoral researcher Joe Edwards and graduate student Sarah Love, both in the University of Tennessee at Knoxville's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, have published published findings this spring that can save fellow researchers a lot of time and energy when storing soil samples for later study of their microbial content.

Aug 28, 2023 | phys.org | Randall Brown

The word "fractals" might inspire images of psychedelic colors spiraling into infinity in a computer animation. An invisible, but powerful and useful, version of this phenomenon exists in the realm of dynamic magnetic fractal networks.

May 3, 2023 | construction-today.com | Randall Brown

In the construction industry, multiple resources must be managed to ensure a smoothly running system. Construction organizations tend to be fragmented, comprising various projects and stakeholders – each facing unique challenges. The pace of change is immense due to internal factors, including labor shortages and material costs, and external factors, such as Brexit, supply chain issues and economic uncertainties.