Earth
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
- Earth
Effects of the weather, underground
Sudden changes in air temperature in the stratosphere that can ultimately steer major storm systems can also influence the number of subatomic particles slamming into detectors located hundreds of meters below ground, a new study reveals.
- Tech
Whiz Kids: The Movie
New independent film showcases the arduous path by which extraodinary high school researchers reach the Science Talent Search competition in Washington, D.C.
- Climate
Chinese carbon dioxide emissions eclipse efficiency gains
A boost in manufacturing and construction in China led to an increase in carbon dioxide emissions that outstripped any gains from increased energy efficiency.
- Earth
Buckyballs do antimicrobial magic
A new study shows that soccer-ball–shaped carbon nanoparticles can prevent biofilm from gunking up water filters.
- Tech
Watching Earth for 25 years
The Landsat 5 satellite launched in 1984 with a mission to orbit and image Earth's surface for three years. Still in orbit, the satellite has continuously documented changes in landscape.
- Agriculture
Gut bacteria ally with Bt
A new study finds that a particular microbe makes caterpillars susceptible to the insecticide.
- Physics
Science Stimulus
Researchers look to the new administration to bring fresh perspectives to health, energy, climate policy and science funding.
- 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.
- Animals
Climate change discourages second families
Birds out of sync with local baby food supply of caterpillars aren’t nesting a second time.
- Tech
Catalyst knocks out a smog maker
Unique system could help truckers meet new emissions standards.
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- Climate
Hot carbon storage
New field studies show Africa’s tropical forests have stored carbon in recent decades.
