The Nanodrive Project
Inventing a nanotechnology device for mass production and consumer use is trickier than it sounds
Features
An Ancestor to Call Our Own
Controversial new fossils could bring scientists closer than ever to the origin of humanity
The Science of Bubbly
Scientists study the nose-tickling effervescence of champagne-- an alluring and unmistakable aspect of its appeal
Earthquake Conversations
Contrary to prevailing wisdom, large earthquakes can interact in unexpected ways. This exciting discovery could dramatically improve scientists' ability to pinpoint future shocks
The Sciences
Rebuilding the Food Pyramid
The dietary guide introduced a decade ago has led people astray. Some fats are healthy for the heart, and many carbohydrates clearly are not
Health
New Light on Medicine
Pigments that turn caustic on exposure to light can fight cancer, blindness and heart disease. Their light-induced toxicity may also help explain the origin of vampire tales
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Data Points: January 2003
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Ask the Experts: January 2003
