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Invisibility could be a key to better electronics
MIT team applies technology developed for visual cloaking to enable more efficient transfer of electrons.
October 12, 2012
Scientists identify trigger for explosive volcanic eruptions
Scientists from the University of Southampton have identified a repeating trigger for the largest explosive volcanic eruptions on Earth.
October 12, 2012
Organic solar cells with high electric potential for portable electronics
A new breakthrough in solar technology means portable electronic devices could soon be re-charged on the move in low light levels and partial shading.
October 11, 2012
Nearby super-Earth likely a diamond planet
A rocky planet twice Earth's size orbiting a nearby star might be a diamond planet.
October 11, 2012
Why nasty noises make us squirm
The screechy sound of chalk on a blackboard is unpleasant because of the heightened activity between the emotional and auditory parts of our brain, research shows.
October 11, 2012
Magnetic pole reversal not a sign of doomsday
Earth's magnetic field has flipped its polarity many times over the millennia.
October 11, 2012
Sweeping X-ray imaging survey of dying stars is uncharted territory
The death throes of dying stars are the focus of a sweeping new survey using NASA’s Chandra X-ray satellite observatory.
October 10, 2012
EarthSky featured blogger in Best Science Writing Online 2012
EarthSky Lifeform of the Week blogger has a post included in the 2012 edition of Best Science Writing Online. Congratulations, Alex! We are proud of you.
October 10, 2012
Drawing a line, with carbon nanotubes
New low-cost, durable carbon nanotube sensors can be etched with mechanical pencils.
October 9, 2012
Large water reservoirs at the dawn of stellar birth
Massive amounts of water vapor discovered in a gas and dust cloud could one day provide a rich water reservoir to feed potential new planets.
October 9, 2012
