Researchers to Harness the Power of Molecular Self-Assembly By Ellen Ferrante published 15 March 13 Looking into how peptides self-assemble has great implications for nanotechnology.
New Material Offers Safer Breast Implants, Integrates Cancer Treatment By Ellen Ferrante published 17 December 12 Biorubbers offer unique protection.
The Mystery of the Money Tree Revealed By Ellen Ferrante published 12 October 12 Scientists use chemistry to learn about an ancient bronze “money tree.”
Spray-on Powder Uses Nitric Oxide to Fight Deadly Bacteria By Ellen Ferrante published 31 August 12 The powder, containing a photoactive compound, offers a treatment for the potentially lethal bacteria, A. baumannii, by simply adding sunlight.
Exploring Logging and Road Development in the Amazon Rain Forest By Ellen Ferrante published 16 June 11 A team of researchers journeys to the Amazon to learn more about the logging industry and road networks that threaten rain forest sustainability.
Paleontologist Investigates Ancestors of Crocs and Birds By Ellen Ferrante published 20 December 10 A paleontologist reveals the origins of anatomy for birds, dinosaurs and crocodiles.
Physicist Recreates Science of Darwin and Newton in Models By Ellen Ferrante published 2 December 10 Former physicist Paul Horwitz explores how computers can be used to teach difficult concepts in science and math.
Economist Finds Best Matches for Students and Schools By Ellen Ferrante published 15 October 10 A market designer finds the best systems for everything from organ donation to high school assignments.
Meteorologist Aims to Predict Any Way the Wind Blows By Ellen Ferrante published 24 September 10 A meteorologist aims to better predict the weather to make travel safer and boost wind energy.
Nature Offers Template for Solar Energy Materials By Ellen Ferrante published 2 September 10 A researcher looks to plant photosynthesis as inspiration to harness the power of the sun.
Engineer Seeks Better Control Over Wind Energy By Ellen Ferrante published 22 July 10 Kathryn Johnson explores how to maximize the energy of wind turbines, making them more efficient and cost-effective.
Harnessing Microbes to Clean Water and Create Energy By Ellen Ferrante published 12 July 10 An environmental engineer harnesses microbes in fuel cells that can create clean water and sustainable energy.
How Humans Shape Evolution of Fish Populations By Ellen Ferrante published 1 July 10 David Reznick studies guppy populations to answer questions about evolution and the environment.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the San Andreas Fault By Ellen Ferrante published 23 June 10 A geology scientist seeks to understand how faults slip and the landscape is sculpted.
Insects Inspire Flying Robots By Ellen Ferrante published 10 June 10 Itai Cohen studies all kinds of motion, from hovering flies to darting atomic particles.
Mind Control: Learning How the Brain Works By Ellen Ferrante published 2 June 10 Ed Boyden studies the control mechanism behind neural circuits in order to understand how cognition and emotion arise.
Stalking Infectious Diseases in Wildlife By Ellen Ferrante published 27 May 10 Tony Goldberg tracks infectious diseases, including West Nile virus.
The Psychology of ID'ing Criminals By Ellen Ferrante published 19 May 10 Gary Wells is an expert in scientific psychology and eyewitness memory.
How the Public Perceives Science By Ellen Ferrante published 12 May 10 Dan Kahan studies how group values shape perceptions of risks and benefits.
Listening to Earthquake Faults 'Talk' in Haiti By Ellen Ferrante published 5 May 10 Andrew Freed recently returned from Haiti, where he has been studying the stresses in Earth's crust before, during and after the earthquake.
Citizen Scientists Look for Mergers in Galaxy 'Zooniverse' By Ellen Ferrante published 29 April 10 Zooniverse projects studies effects of galaxy mergers with help from citizen scientists.
