Tech

  1. Tech

    Coming: Needed Protections for Science Integrity

    The Obama admistration wants to depoliticize federal science.

    By Janet Raloff
  2. 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.

    By Sid Perkins
  3. Physics

    Science Stimulus

    Researchers look to the new administration to bring fresh perspectives to health, energy, climate policy and science funding.

    By Janet Raloff
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Space

    Satellite collision: brief update on Hubble and debris

    In an unprecedented collision, two large satellites crashed into each other in low-Earth orbit on February 10. The effect on a planned Hubble repair mission remains unclear.

    By Ron Cowen
  7. Tech

    Catalyst knocks out a smog maker

    Unique system could help truckers meet new emissions standards.

    By Janet Raloff
  8. Tech

    Stimulus: Substantial money for research infrastructure

    Two agencies will share more than $1.25 billion to upgrade research equipment and facilities around the nation.

    By Janet Raloff
  9. Science & Society

    AAAS: The New Masters of Science

    A new master's degree program is emerging that is creating "a new type of scientist" and a new professional class.

    By Janet Raloff
  10. 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
  11. Tech

    Two satellites collide in Earth orbit

    In an unprecedented collision, two large satellites crashed into each other in low-Earth orbit on February 10.

    By Ron Cowen
  12. Health & Medicine

    Electronic Records: A Way to Stretch Nurses

    Cost savings are perhaps not even the primary benefit of the White House proposal for national electronic medical recordkeeping.

    By Janet Raloff