News

  1. Materials Science

    Reversible gel restores artwork

    To help conservationists restore paintings to their original glory without damaging the original paint, chemists have developed a cleaning product that switches from a liquid to a gel.

    By Alexandra Goho
  2. Health & Medicine

    Dormant Cancer: Lack of a protein sends tumor cells to bed

    Excess amounts of a protein called Myc triggers cancer in mice, but ratcheting back this supply sends the malignant cells into dormancy.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Earth

    Change in the Weather? Wind farms might affect local climates

    Large groups of power-generating windmills could increase wind speed, temperature, and ground-level evaporation, thereby influencing a region's climate.

    By Sid Perkins
  4. Health & Medicine

    Fat Fuels PCB Damage: Diet influences toxic effects leading to heart disease

    Certain types of dietary fats can magnify PCB damage to artery cells in a way that sets the stage for cardiovascular disease.