White powders found at known or potential crime scenes present investigators and first responders with a…
Month: October 2018
Approach paves way for new generation of antimicrobial materials
Researchers at North Carolina State University have successfully incorporated "photosensitizers" into a range of polymers, giving…
Americans win economics Nobel for work on climate and growth
Two Americans won the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday, one for studying the economics of…
Fuel cleanup begins after cargo ships collide off Corsica
French and Italian ships raced Monday to contain a spreading oil spill after two cargo ships…
Germany probes Audi over S. Korea ‘fraud’: Report
German prosecutors are investigating whether Audi fraudulently obtained authorisations for some cars in South Korea by…
Could villains clone themselves to take over the world?
If asked about clones, most people think of evil sci-fi characters. However, in real life, the…
Sound software for fault detection in machinery
Experienced operators claim they can tell if their machine is functioning properly merely by listening to…
New security scanners safely detect threats from people on the move
With increased threats to soft targets, security personnel need tools to detect menaces in fast moving,…
Hubble telescope hit by mechanical failure
The Hubble Space Telescope is operating with only essential functions after it lost one of three…
Profiles in Science: How Do You Find an Alien Ocean? Margaret Kivelson Figured It Out
For forty years, the physicist at U.C.L.A. has been uncovering the outer solar system’s secrets. Few…