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Nicholas Makris

Coverage of Nicholas Makris in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 4 · 13:12 UTCMost recent: Jun 23 · 21:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJun 23 · 21:00 UTCMIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
    Plants appear to detect the patter of falling rain

    MIT engineers found that rice seeds submerged in shallow water germinated 30% to 40% faster when exposed to vibrations from dripping water. The vibrations dislodge statoliths, signaling seeds to grow, potentially giving them a survival advantage by indicating optimal growth depth near the surface.

  • SCIENCEMay 4 · 13:12 UTCARS TECHNICA
    MIT's virtual violin offers luthiers a new design tool

    MIT engineers have developed a virtual violin simulation tool to help luthiers design and craft violins with precise physics and realistic sound reproduction. The tool is based on fundamental physics, unlike common software that uses sampling. This innovation aims to streamline the traditional trial-and-error process of violin-making.