Pinpointing Cracks in Metal Long Before They Cause Catastrophes
A new method for testing metals at a microscopic scale allows researchers to rapidly inflict repetitive loads on materials while recording how ensuing damage evolves into cracks
Predictions
Simpler Models May Be Better for Determining Some Climate Risk
"Sometimes the complexity of scientific tools constrains what we can learn through science," researcher says
Scientists Predict New Superhard Materials
Superhard materials have recently attracted increasing research interest due to their potential implications for a broad range of industries
Deep Learning Accurately Forecasts Heat Waves, Cold Spells
System developed by Rice University researchers taught itself to accurately predict extreme weather events up to five days in advance using minimal information
Sensing Shakes
A new way to sense earthquakes could help improve early warning systems
Largest Study of CRISPR-Cas9 Mutations Creates Prediction Tool for Gene Editing
Prediction tool could make CRISPR-Cas9 editing more reliable
Researchers Predict Risk for Common Deadly Diseases from Millions of Genetic Variants
Through this "polygenic risk scoring," researchers can identify people at high risk for disease, even if they don't present other warning signs
Study Finds Possible Connection between US Tornado Activity, Arctic Sea Ice
The effects of global climate change taking place in the Arctic may influence weather much closer to home for millions of Americans, researchers report
Model Developed to Predict Landslides Caused by Earthquakes
The estimates can be available within minutes, providing potentially life-saving information
UA Forecast: Below-Average Hurricane Activity
The UA hurricane forecasting model, which has proved to be extremely accurate over the years, is calling for fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic this year