Space & PhysicsJune 12, 2008
Martian Soil Shaken, Now Ready to Bake
Phoenix Lander fills first oven with dirt; succeeds with sprinkle method
Stories by JR Minkel
JR Minkel was a news reporter for Scientific American.
Space & PhysicsJune 12, 2008
Ultraviolet Glow Betrays Impending Supernova
Astronomers spot earliest light signifying a star's doom
Space & PhysicsJune 11, 2008
GLAST Gamma-Ray Satellite Blasts Off
Get ready for extreme astrophysics
The SciencesJune 11, 2008
Laser Pachinko Game Freezes Atomic Waves
First demonstration of localized ripples of matter
Space & PhysicsJune 10, 2008
Phoenix to Try Dribbling Soil into Oven
Attempts to dislodge dirt clumped on Mars probe instrument have yet to pan out
Space & PhysicsJune 9, 2008
Space Station Could Beam Secret Quantum Codes by 2014
Researchers outline project to send long-distance, ultrasecure messages on Earth via the International Space Station
Space & PhysicsJune 9, 2008
Phoenix Mars Lander Chokes on Clumped Soil
NASA tells Phoenix to shake metal screen to dislodge sample
Space & PhysicsJune 4, 2008
Gamma-Ray Telescope to Open New Window on Cosmic Explosions
New instrument will look at gamma rays blasted out by the most powerful events in the universe
TechnologyJune 1, 2008
Black Hole Data Retrieval
Mind & BrainJune 1, 2008
Improvising a Jazz Tune Puts the Brain in an Altered State
Personal expression is a complex process in the brain
EvolutionMay 30, 2008
News Bytes of the Week: Flying dinosaur preferred to hoof it while hunting
New spray-on explosives detector; Next-gen insect repellents; Salty water on Mars; and more...
Space & PhysicsMay 30, 2008
Getting a Handle on Space Toilets
Space technology offers only so many ways to answer nature's call when you're in orbit
Space & PhysicsMay 30, 2008
Saturday's shuttle launch bears huge science lab--And emergency toiletries
TechnologyMay 28, 2008
Geopolitics and Geology Force Oil Companies to Explore New Options
With oil-rich countries tightening control, Big Oil seeks tech fixes and alternative energy sources
Space & PhysicsMay 27, 2008
Phoenix Lander Returns Promising Images
Cracked, barren surface suggests thawing and refreezing of subsurface ice
Space & PhysicsMay 23, 2008
Phoenix Lander to Make Contact with Martian Soil Sunday
NASA crosses fingers for success of risky landing
May 23, 2008
News Bytes of the Week: Endangered Animals Get Raw Deal
Water wind farms; Sleepy brains experience "power failure"; and more...
The SciencesMay 22, 2008
Genetic Nondiscrimination Act Becomes Law
President signs bill prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information
The SciencesMay 21, 2008
Crude Awakening: Price of Oil Tops $130 a Barrel
Is $100-a-barrel oil here to stay?
Space & PhysicsMay 21, 2008
Astronomers Witness Supernova's First Moments
Lucky catch supports long-standing view of supernova shock wave
The SciencesMay 16, 2008
Horse Racing's Cripple Crown?: Industry Works to Prevent Fatal Injuries
Will a trifecta of synthetic racetracks, genetic sleuthing and blood tests help stave off thoroughbred breakdowns?
EnvironmentMay 16, 2008
News Bytes of the Week--Tiny Ants Invade Texas
Protein-folding video game and more…
Space & PhysicsMay 14, 2008
Remains of 140-Year-Old Supernova Discovered
First of many young supernova remnants?
Space & PhysicsMay 14, 2008
NASA Holds Breath for Phoenix Mars Lander's Touchdown
Phoenix to study history of water and climate on the Red Planet