Latest articles by Ellen Ferrante
Researchers to Harness the Power of Molecular Self-Assembly
Looking into how peptides self-assemble has great implications for nanotechnology.
New Material Offers Safer Breast Implants, Integrates Cancer Treatment
Biorubbers offer unique protection.
The Mystery of the Money Tree Revealed
Scientists use chemistry to learn about an ancient bronze “money tree.”
Spray-on Powder Uses Nitric Oxide to Fight Deadly Bacteria
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
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
A paleontologist reveals the origins of anatomy for birds, dinosaurs and crocodiles.
Physicist Recreates Science of Darwin and Newton in Models
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
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
A meteorologist aims to better predict the weather to make travel safer and boost wind energy.
Nature Offers Template for Solar Energy Materials
A researcher looks to plant photosynthesis as inspiration to harness the power of the sun.
Engineer Seeks Better Control Over Wind Energy
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
An environmental engineer harnesses microbes in fuel cells that can create clean water and sustainable energy.
How Humans Shape Evolution of Fish Populations
David Reznick studies guppy populations to answer questions about evolution and the environment.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the San Andreas Fault
A geology scientist seeks to understand how faults slip and the landscape is sculpted.
Insects Inspire Flying Robots
Itai Cohen studies all kinds of motion, from hovering flies to darting atomic particles.
Mind Control: Learning How the Brain Works
Ed Boyden studies the control mechanism behind neural circuits in order to understand how cognition and emotion arise.
Stalking Infectious Diseases in Wildlife
Tony Goldberg tracks infectious diseases, including West Nile virus.
The Psychology of ID'ing Criminals
Gary Wells is an expert in scientific psychology and eyewitness memory.
How the Public Perceives Science
Dan Kahan studies how group values shape perceptions of risks and benefits.
