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Electrons' Elusive Hideouts Imaged for First Time
By Clara Moskowitz published
Physicists have seen the tiny circles electrons travel when exposed to magnetic fields.
Shape of Electron Is Surprisingly Round
By Charles Q. Choi published
The slight difference in shape may have cosmic consequences.
Nanowire-Armed Bacteria Become Living Biological Circuits
By Live Science Staff published
Microbes form large cooperative colonies connected by nanowires to live together rather than die alone.
First Image Made of an Atom Spinning
By Clara Moskowitz published
Physicists have discovered a way to play with matter on a subatomic scale, reaching into atoms to manipulate the spin of electrons.
Top 5 Incredible Science Discoveries of 2008
By Clara Moskowitz published
Dinosaurs, the brain, gorillas, electrons and arctic ice make the list of this year's top 5 science stories.
Spooky Physics: Signals Seem to Travel Faster Than Light
By Charles Q. Choi published
Strange events that Einstein himself called "spooky" might happen at least 10,000 times the speed of light.
Electron Filmed for First Time
By Live Science Staff published
Laser pulses capture electron movement on film for the first time.
Scientists Explore Invisible Environmental Helpers
By Chris Larkin published
Tiny nanocatalysts manipulate chemicals to eliminate pollution.
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