Silicon and diamond detectors are now commonly used to measure the energy deposited by ion beams in water during radiation therapy. This energy is described by a value called dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LET). The problem is that these detectors don't always give accurate readings. The reas
Brian Baker, a name synonymous with punk rock, has spent decades making music that has shaped generations. From Minor Threat to Bad Religion, his guitar work has left an indelible mark on the genre. But lately, Baker has found a new creative outlet: photography. It all started as a way to pass the t
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are already changing the way we learn, work, and play. But what if these technologies could be even better? Enter tunable holographic metasurfaces. These tiny structures can manipulate light in ways that could revolutionize AR and VR devices. Right no
Monica Rich Kosann's journey from photographer to jewelry designer is quite the story. She started by capturing intimate moments for big names like Usher and Jennifer Lopez. But it was her unique idea of putting these photos in vintage lockets that sparked her jewelry career. The lockets she design
Jennifer Lawrence stepped onto the red carpet at the Governors Awards, turning heads in a Dior gown designed by Jonathan Anderson. The dress, a mix of white and ivory fabrics, featured a tight corset under pleated silk and a thigh slit. While some admired the creativity, others couldn't help but not
In Virginia, scientists have been studying deer bones to figure out where these animals come from. The goal is to find better ways to track movements of both animals and humans. Right now, it's tough to pinpoint exact locations using animal tissues. Three things were looked at in the bones: oxygen,
Acrisure, a big name in the insurance world, has just hired Aaron Radelet to be its new chief corporate affairs officer. This is a new job for the company, and it shows they're serious about telling their story to the world. Radelet comes from Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he was in charge of comm
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's like a puzzle with many pieces, and one of those pieces might be the bacteria living in our guts. These tiny organisms, known as gut microbiota, play a big role in how our bodies handle fats, like cholesterol an
Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus are tough to treat. Current treatments just calm down the immune system's attack on the body, but they don't fix the root cause. This means patients often face a lifetime of expensive medications, injections, or infusions w
Dairy goats have a lot to say about milking time, and now scientists have a cool way to listen. By using heat-sensing cameras, researchers have discovered how the temperature of a goat's teats changes during milking. This isn't just about taking pretty pictures, though. It's about understanding how
