Chemistry
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Anthrax used in 2001 attacks have been genetically decoded, plus booze-soaked superconductors and an inverse Doppler effect in this week’s news.
- Chemistry
Light-sensor pulls perplexing double duty
A long-studied eye pigment appears to also detect temperature, a study in fruit flies shows.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Lasers 'draw' nanosized structures, plus twisty turbines and quantum vibrations in this week's news.
- Chemistry
Diamond cousin proposed
Researchers predict a new form of carbon that could, if made, have industrial uses.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Quantum states may help explain protein folding, plus more in this week’s news.
- Chemistry
Mad cow-type diseases lie in wait
Prion infections build quickly in the brain then pause before killing, new research suggests.
- Humans
Mafia informants fail acid test
Tests of sulfuric acid on pig carcasses cast doubts on Mafia claims of dissolving murder victims in a matter of minutes.
- Tech
New batteries fix themselves
Self-healing lithium-ion batteries may last longer than current versions and be less likely to burst into flames.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
A new class of materials could boost wireless power transmission, plus more in this week’s news
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Computer processors get even tinier, plus more in this week’s news.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Billions of particles get entangled, plus more in this week’s news.
- Chemistry
What DNA does when it stretches
The molecule of life has some interesting elastic properties that have scientists scratching their heads.
