NASA's TRMM satellite revealed Hurricane Sandy's heavy rainfall and the storm is expected to couple with a powerful cold front and Arctic air to bring that heavy rainfall to the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. Some forecasters ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 26, 2012
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There are thousands of silver artifacts in museum collections around the world, and keeping them shiny is a constant challenge. So scientists are using new technology to give conservators a helping hand. A team of researchers ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 26, 2012
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Scientific research has provided us with a fundamental understanding of how light (via photons) and electricity (via electrons) move within and between materials at the micrometer or nanometer levels, making possible a wide ...
Nanophysics
Oct 26, 2012
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The ability of embryonic stem cells to differentiate into different types of cells with different functions is regulated and maintained by a complex series of chemical interactions, which are not well understood. Learning ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 26, 2012
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(Phys.org)—A doctoral student and a lecturer in spatial analysis have collaborated to deliver a London diversity map via Twitter based on 3.3 million tweets in the city over the course of this year's summer months.
(Phys.org)—New imaging technology has revealed how the molecular machines that remodel genetic material inside cells 'grab onto' DNA like a rock climber looking for a handhold.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 26, 2012
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In the event that a giant asteroid is headed toward Earth, you'd better hope that it's blindingly white. A pale asteroid would reflect sunlight—and over time, this bouncing of photons off its surface could create enough ...
Space Exploration
Oct 26, 2012
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(AP)—A New York man has been charged in what authorities call a multibillion-dollar scheme to defraud Facebook Inc. and its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg.
Internet
Oct 26, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Using entirely new electronic solutions, soccer (also known as football in many European countries) coaches can provide their players with video analysis as early as half-time or immediately following a match.
Computer Sciences
Oct 26, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Camille Moussette explores how interaction designers can leverage and embrace the sense of touch to develop interfaces and experiences that go beyond traditional visual and form-based aesthetics. He will defend ...
Engineering
Oct 26, 2012
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