
CSI Cable: Diagnosing the Cause of Electrical Failures [Slide Show]
A lab in the Bronx breaks down the mystery of why electrical cables fail
A lab in the Bronx breaks down the mystery of why electrical cables fail
Breathalyzers, long a tool in police officers' quivers, may be coming soon to a doctor's office near you
A timeline of nuclear testing from the Manhattan Project through today
A Q&A with stellar and planetary scientist Alan Boss about the holy grail of extrasolar planet research--finding Earth-like planets
New pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) and imaging technology is helping engineers design more aerodynamic planes and spacecraft
Durable and less expensive, carbon-fiber composite orchestral instruments are music to some musicians' ears
Corrective specs with liquid lenses could help millions of the world's poor see better, but challenges remain
A rising star in public health is showing the world that the deadliest strains of tuberculosis can be treated anywhere
A tiny R&D firm toils steadily toward a ground-to-orbit vehicle that could pave the way for easier and cheaper access to space
On its eight-year data gathering mission, Dawn will be the first space probe to visit and orbit two solar system bodies other than Earth
In his time certain species of moths were light in color. Today in many areas these species are largely dark. If he had noticed the change occurring, he would have observed evolution in action...
Tracking packages and food sources would lead to faster recalls and lessen contamination risks
New approaches are needed to protect the food supply
Molten salts can store the sun's heat during the day and provide power at night
This story is a supplement to the story "Was Einstein Wrong?: A Quantum Threat to Special Relativity"
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