Physics
We summarize the week's science breakthroughs every Thursday.
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- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Tibetan singing bowls, supersized Rubik's Cubes and sound-squeezing soda cans in this week's news
- Physics
Rare earth elements plentiful in ocean sediments
The economically vital metals could be mined from the deep sea, Japanese geologists propose.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Electrifying ink, superelastic alloys, knotty molecules and more in this week's news.
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- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Human magnetism, electronic fungus sniffers and heat-triggered tumor killers in this week's news.
- Physics
New data zap views of static electricity
Materials appear to build up charge by exchanging tiny bits of material, a study concludes.
- Physics
Better putting in a few simple steps
A physicist develops a rule of thumb for getting the ball in the hole.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
A first look at the roots of sight, plus fading blues, steady birds and more in this week’s news.
- Physics
Science of friction is a bit rough
In lab experiments, physicists trying to understand earthquakes are bumping up against the limitations of existing theory.
- Tech
New technique spins superlong nanowires
Made from any number of materials, fibers are millionths of a millimeter across and kilometers long.
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