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Yuen Yiu

Staff Writer

Yuen Yiu has a Ph.D. in Physics from University of Tennessee and a bachelor's degree, also in Physics, from University of Michigan. During his time as a scientific researcher he worked at numerous institutions including Brookhaven National Lab, Oak Ridge National Lab, Ames National Lab, and Argonne National Lab. His area of expertise includes various investigative techniques using X-Ray and neutron scattering on materials. Originally from Hong Kong, Yuen is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin. In Yuen’s spare time he enjoys running and playing music.

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Human

Got Sleep Apnea? Tongue Fat May Be to Blame

Study identifies having a fat tongue as a primary factor in the common sleep disorder.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

New Light Sail Design Would Use Laser Beam to Ride Into Space

New design is able to stabilize itself.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Earth

The Supply and Demand That’s Driving Climate Change

International efforts, including the Paris agreement, may not be able to solve the climate change crisis on their own.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Physics

Diamond-Based Qubits Set New Coherence Record

Researchers create a 10-qubit register that can hold its quantum state for more than a minute.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Space

Highway Pileups for Black Holes

Astrophysicists devised a new theory that may explain the formation of black holes with masses exceeding 50 times that of our own sun.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Human

The Science of Landing on Your Feet

Researchers found that when we fall from different heights, our bodies move differently to absorb the impact.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

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