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A theorem in limbo shows that QED is not the last word in a mathematical proof
When a top-tier mathematician announced in August that he had proved one of the greatest problems in mathematics, the claim was trumpeted in the New York Times, Nature, Science and the Boston Globe. But that didn’t make the abc conjecture proven. People often think of mathematics as a solitary pursuit, with a written proof as […]
- Life
How mammals grow ears: With a flaw
A newly discovered rupture-and-repair process that occurs in embryos could explain a lot about infections and hearing defects.
- Humans
Students honored for research
The 40 finalists in this year’s Intel Science Talent Search received a total of $630,000 in awards for their research. The top 10 received $20,000 or more.
- Tech
Custom-designed legs help robots speed over sand
Six-legged machine runs across grainy surfaces.
- Health & Medicine
Experimental malaria drug may be a hot prospect
A synthetic compound attacks the parasite at three stages of infection, early tests show.
- Earth
Landslides detected from afar
Seismic fingerprints can reveal that a rock avalanche has occurred in a remote location.
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- Psychology
Early malnutrition bodes ill for adult personality
Undernourishment in first year of life may destabilize personality decades later.
- Physics
Universe is a teeny bit older than thought
Planck satellite reveals information from just after the Big Bang, largely confirming scientists' theories.
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SN Online
ATOM & COSMOS Curiosity finds minerals consistent with habitability. See “Life-friendly environment confirmed on Mars.” JPL-Caltech/NASA BODY & BRAIN Scientists meld rat minds in “Rats do tasks while connected brain-to-brain.” CULTURE BEAKER See Rachel Ehrenberg’s column on website comments, “Trolls bad news for scientific discourse.” ON THE SCENE BLOG Kids build plasma guns and more […]
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Upcoming events
Science Future for April 6, 2013.
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Patents of the week
Science Past from the issue of April 6, 1963.
