Physics
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Physics
Mechanical systems all tangled up
Researchers link the motion of two ion pairs through “spooky action at a distance.”
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Chemistry
Beryllium-beryllium bond illuminated
Scientists study the partnership between two atoms of beryllium, which chemical theory says shouldn’t exist.
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Physics
Europium’s superconductivity demonstrated
A rare earth metal is the 53rd naturally occurring element to possess the property.
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Physics
Molecule turns red at breaking point
Materials made with a color-changing molecule may offer a red signal when under stress.
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Earth
U.S. radiation dose has doubled
New analysis finds radiation-based medical procedures have skyrocketed.
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Physics
Obama pledges 3 percent of GDP for research
Pledges for big budget increases for research, permanent tax credits for reseach by industry and more were announced today.
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Ecosystems
Living Physics
From green leaves to bird brains, biological systems may exploit quantum phenomena.
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Climate
EPA says greenhouse gases ‘endanger’ health
Featured blog: New ruling is a likely first step toward federal moves to cut tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide and more.
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Physics
Nanoclusters seem to skirt physics law
In simulations, tiny loophole allows colliding nanoclusters to increase speed after impact.
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Tech
Cloaked eye still sees
Researchers have proposed a model that would allow sensors to send and receive information virtually undetected.
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Humans
In teeth, more cracks are better than one
Cracks in tooth enamel, called tufts, distribute force and shield a tooth from fracture, researchers report.
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Materials Science
Double-laser approach makes one thin line
Erasing and stenciling could refine tiny printing for sculpting nano-sized devices.