Physics

  1. Chemistry

    Light could heal materials

    Scientists have created a new material that repairs itself when exposed to ultraviolet light.

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  2. Physics

    Single top quark detected

    Scientists observe elusive single top quark, usually found in pairs.

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  3. Physics

    When the ink hits the page

    Scientists investigate the physics of the most printable ink and find the most viscous inks don’t make the grade.

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  4. Physics

    Black hole constant makes unexpected appearance

    A mathematical constant that emerges only in the unusual conditions of specific black hole systems has shown up in a simple Newtonian system.

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  5. Physics

    Science Stimulus

    Researchers look to the new administration to bring fresh perspectives to health, energy, climate policy and science funding.

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  6. Climate

    Obama’s budget would boost science

    Featured blog: Here's a preview of what science programs the Obama administration plans to push in the coming year's federal budget.

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  7. Humans

    DOE wants to become more like Bell Labs

    Steven Chus prizes DOE's research prowess, but not it's ability to marshall its discoveries into marketable innovations.

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  8. Physics

    Physics could unite plankton

    Oceanic version of wind shear can disorient marine microorganisms and trigger formation of thin, densely populated layers.

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  9. Earth

    AAAS: Climate-friendly dining … meats

    The carbon footprints of raising livestock for food.

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  10. Chemistry

    Supergoo Erases ‘Monument-al’ Nuclear Fallout

    From disposable diapers comes a technology that can be used to extract radionuclides off of the porous surfaces of buildings.

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  11. Earth

    California may yet get the first greenhouse gas limits for cars

    President Obama decides to revisit a controversial decision made less than a year ago by his predecessor.

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  12. Humans

    Obama’s new directive on energy efficiency

    New appliance standards are coming, the president reported today.

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