Scientists are examining molecular clues to answer a big question: how many types of blue…
Month: December 2014
Glimpsing pathway of sunlight to electricity
Four pulses of laser light on nanoparticle photocells in a spectroscopy experiment has opened a…
New, tighter timeline confirms ancient volcanism aligned with dinosaurs’ extinction
A definitive geological timeline shows that a series of massive volcanic explosions 66 million years…
Physicists characterize electronic, magnetic structure in transition metal oxides
Scientists have characterized the electronic and magnetic structure in artificially synthesized materials called transition metal…
Instant-start computers possible with new breakthrough
If data could be encoded without current, it would require much less energy and make…
Dust devil and the details: Spinning up a storm on Mars
Spinning up a dust devil in the thin air of Mars requires a stronger updraft…
Computational clues into the structure of a promising energy conversion catalyst
Researchers at Princeton University have reported new insights into the structure of an active component…
In one aspect of vision, computers catch up to primate brain
For decades, neuroscientists have been trying to design computer networks that can mimic visual skills…
Ibuprofen use leads to extended lifespan in several species, study shows
A common over-the-counter drug that tackles pain and fever may also hold keys to a…
How llamas’ unusual antibodies might help in the fight against HIV/AIDS
Most vaccines work by inducing an immune response characterized by neutralizing antibodies against the respective…