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This date in science: Leonhard Euler’s 306th birthday
The Google doodle for April 16, 2013 honors physicist and mathematician Leonhard Euler, whose 306th birthday is today.
April 15, 2013
Scientists produce world’s lightest material ever
It's 100 times lighter than a polystyrene foam coffee cup, and has the capacity to soak up environmental pollutants such as toluene and crude oil.
April 15, 2013
Video: How NASA intends to capture an asteroid
Why capture an asteroid? It's something NASA wants to learn to do, in case astronomers someday find an asteroid on a collision course with Earth.
April 10, 2013
Redesigned material could lead to lighter, faster electronics
The same material that formed the first primitive transistors more than 60 years ago can be modified in a new way to advance future electronics, according to a new study.
April 10, 2013
Fun facts and science of ice cream
In honor of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, whose 35th anniversary was April 9 and who celebrated with a Free Cone Day.
April 10, 2013
Spring cleaning in your brain: Stem cell research shows how important it is
Years of mouse research lead to discovery of how autophagy keeps neural stem cells ready to replace damaged brain and nerve cells.
April 10, 2013
Fusion rocket researchers envision 30-day trip to Mars
Will rockets powered by fusion eventually make interplanetary travel commonplace?
April 9, 2013
More great images in celebration of International Dark Sky Week
International Dark Sky Week is happening right now (April 5-11) . To celebrate, enjoy these fantastic pics - they make us say WOW. And post your own.
April 9, 2013
Scientists design new adaptive material inspired by tears
Tunable material system is easily adaptable for diverse applications in fuel transport, textiles, optical systems, and more. Make sure and check out the cool video!
April 8, 2013
NASA plans to catch asteroid and place in orbit around moon
Why? In part because there's a growing realization that Earth is vulnerable to an asteroid strike.
April 8, 2013
