Physics
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
- Physics
Physics could unite plankton
Oceanic version of wind shear can disorient marine microorganisms and trigger formation of thin, densely populated layers.
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- Chemistry
Supergoo Erases ‘Monument-al’ Nuclear Fallout
From disposable diapers comes a technology that can be used to extract radionuclides off of the porous surfaces of buildings.
- Earth
California may yet get the first greenhouse gas limits for cars
President Obama decides to revisit a controversial decision made less than a year ago by his predecessor.
- Humans
Obama’s new directive on energy efficiency
New appliance standards are coming, the president reported today.
- Humans
Federal R&D downturn preceded ‘08 economic crash
Federal R&D spending looks grim — until you compare it to the U.S. economy in general.
- Chemistry
New money for undergraduate research
A new program will foster interdisciplinary physical-science research at predominantly undergraduate colleges.
- Materials Science
Superconductors escape Flatland
Iron-based materials allow 3-D current flow, open new doors for understanding superconductivity.
- Quantum Physics
Quantum information teleported between distant atoms
A team is the first to transfer a qubit, which contains quantum information, from one atom to another, a feat that could aid quantum computing and secure communication.
- Tech
Stimulus bill doesn’t ignore R&D
Featured blog: Here's where the economic-stimulus bill would attempt to revamp and reinvigorate federally financed research.
- Earth
Steven Chu’s Senate Confirmation Looks Certain
Senate energy committee appreciates Obama's pick for Secretary of Energy.
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