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Yuen Yiu

Staff Writer

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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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Physics

How to Synchronize Like Fireflies

Study shows how collective cooperation can develop in systems even when benefits are not obvious to individuals.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Space

Third Detection of Gravitational Waves Confirmed

The signal, from two merging black holes 3 billion light-years away, is the most distant observation yet.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Physics

Understanding Languages with Physics and Math

Computer model suggests nomads may be more likely than settlers to absorb new words, but linguists remain skeptical.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Space

Meet the Biggest Censor of All: the Universe

Theoretical physicists contemplate the seemingly impossible situation of a point in space-time where gravity goes to infinity.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Culture

What is Kirigami?

Origami’s easier, less complicated cousin.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Physics

The Power Of Kirigami

From architects to nano-engineers, people are exploring the geometries within the ancient art of papercutting to find their next big idea.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

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