5 things to know about Daphne Oram, the visionary pioneer in electronic music

This December marks Daphne Oram’s centenary. She was a visionary and a key influence in the history of electronic music.

The sound of droplets striking water: How cowbirds control two sound sources in the syrinx to create 'liquid notes'

Cowbirds are special among songbirds for the "watery" timbre of their singing, which resembles the sound of falling droplets ...
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Effects of Local Thermal Nonequilibrium and Magnetic Fields on the Stability of Rotating Partially Ionized Plasma Heated From Below

Abstract: This study examines the impact of local thermal nonequilibrium (LTNE) on the stability of rotating partially ionized plasma (PIP) within a porous medium. The plasma, subjected to heating ...
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Lidl’s £12.99 plasma ball is the nostalgic winter buy parents and kids are loving right now

Every winter, one quirky gadget suddenly becomes the thing everyone wants. This season, Lidl’s plasma ball is the ...
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Novel Nonthermal Atmospheric Plasma Irradiation of Titanium Implants Promotes Osteogenic Effect in Osteoporotic Conditions

State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China ...
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Why lake-effect snow may become a thing of the past

Warmer waters are fueling stronger, snowier storms—at least for now. Here’s how scientists think this phenomenon will evolve as the planet gets hotter. Steam is seen rising off a frozen Lake Michigan ...
IEEE

Space-Time Varying Plasma Sheath Effect on Hypersonic Vehicle-Borne SAR Imaging

Abstract: Hypersonic vehicle-borne synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging has enormous potential in civilian and military application due to high speed and strong survivability of the hypersonic ...