Robotics
Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar
A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials
Stories by Rachel Berkowitz
Particle Physics
Why Some Fluids Flow Slower when Pushed Harder
A transparent rock experiment shows how stretchy molecules kick up eddies
Space & Physics
New Model Predicts Sudden Rogue Waves
Unified theory describes formation of huge, mysterious waves
Space & Physics
Mapping the Remains of Supernovae
A new tool provides detailed, 3-D chemical view of exploded star systems
Space & Physics
Physics Technique Reveals Hidden Bugs to Bats
Bats’ hunting angle of approach cuts through the noise
Biology
Arsenic-Eating Fern Hints at Cleanup Solutions
The Chinese brake fern’s genes let it safely store the poison
Conservation
Birds Are Dying from Power-Line Collisions—Now There’s a Solution
Illuminating electric lines with ultraviolet light—which birds can see—can substantially reduce crashes
Chemistry
Beer and Wine Contain Traces of Metal Contaminants from Filtration Process
Heavy metal levels in commercial booze pose no health risk to most drinkers, but the findings could prompt discussions about industry standards for alcohol
Behavior
How Vision Helps Cyclists Communicate in a Pack
Riders in a peloton benefit more from the eyes of their peers than from a neighbor’s drag reduction
Aerospace
Detecting Fog Using Signals from Cell-Phone Towers
A novel technique can predict foggy conditions an hour before they appear
Chemistry
Molecular Microscope Lets Scientists Peer inside Single Cells
The new technology can identify proteins that distinguish healthy cells from diseased ones
Public Health
Mine Social Media Posts to Predict Flu
Researchers used Twitter searches for nonflu words associated with behavior to predict flu outbreaks two weeks in advance.
Public Health
#Flu
Mining social media to predict outbreaks
Weather
Can We Predict Lightning?
Forecasters head to Venezuelan hotspot in an attempt to model future strikes
