Physics
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
- Physics
Laser analysis betrays diamonds’ origins
A new spectroscopy technique could be used to identify gemstones mined in war zones.
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- Physics
Sweet beams: Lasers to measure blood sugar
Cutting-edge use of light might someday prove useful in gauging diabetics’ glucose levels.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
An atom steps in as a mirror, ladybug chemical weapons and more in this week's news.
- Physics
Neutrinos seen to fly faster than light
Though few physicists expect it to withstand scrutiny, confirmation of the observation would shake physics to its core.
- Chemistry
Molecular muscle gets the job done
Chemists solve a stubborn problem by resorting to strong-arm tactics.
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- Chemistry
Explosive goes boom, but not too soon
Leavening a volatile new material with good old TNT yields a substance that’s safer to handle and easily reverted into a highly potent form.
- Physics
A lighter Higgs, but chase continues
Target narrows after LHC experiments suggest a new lower estimated mass for the elusive particle.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Fuel from gator fat, cube-shaped neutrons and more in this week's news.
- Physics
Solar cells could get quantum boost
A quantum trick to merge atomic energy levels might boost the power of semiconductor lasers and improve the efficiency of solar panels.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Metamaterial warp drives, secrets of coffee rings and more in this week's news
