Physics
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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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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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Physics
Science Stimulus
Researchers look to the new administration to bring fresh perspectives to health, energy, climate policy and science funding.
By Janet Raloff -
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.
By Janet Raloff -
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.
By Janet Raloff -
Physics
Physics could unite plankton
Oceanic version of wind shear can disorient marine microorganisms and trigger formation of thin, densely populated layers.
By Sid Perkins -
Earth
AAAS: Climate-friendly dining … meats
The carbon footprints of raising livestock for food.
By Janet Raloff -
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.
By Janet Raloff -
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.
By Janet Raloff -
Humans
Obama’s new directive on energy efficiency
New appliance standards are coming, the president reported today.
By Janet Raloff -
Humans
Federal R&D downturn preceded ‘08 economic crash
Federal R&D spending looks grim — until you compare it to the U.S. economy in general.
By Janet Raloff -
Chemistry
New money for undergraduate research
A new program will foster interdisciplinary physical-science research at predominantly undergraduate colleges.
By Janet Raloff