Researchers have developed a faster, cheaper and simpler alternative to typical DNA origami fabrication, increasing the…
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Flight by Light: Mission accomplished for LightSail 2
Mission accomplished: the Planetary Society announced Wednesday that its LightSail 2 spacecraft, which was launched last…
Buzz kill: mass bee deaths sting Russian beekeepers
Anatoly Rubtsov looked despondently at the beehives lining his property. “The farm used to be loud,…
Did Hurricane Barry prevent a near-record 'dead zone'?
Scientists are back from measuring the Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” where there’s too little oxygen…
Total recall: N. Koreans in memory championship surprise
In silence, Pang Un Sim stares down at the jumbled-up playing cards for one minute, slowly…
Yelp ratings get better when they cost something—like time
An international team of researchers tested the idea that free online ratings are less trustworthy than…
Researchers solve 'hot spot' debate
Volcanic hot spots such as the ones that created the Hawaiian Islands have long been considered…
Study aims to map air pollution in front of our faces
To measure air pollution across the United States and other large areas, scientists rely on a…
Mastering metabolism for shark and ray survival
Understanding the internal energy flow—including the metabolism—of large ocean creatures like sharks and rays could be…
Acid may be key ingredient for better adhesive strength, electronic components
An acid used for medicine and to flavor some drinks soon may help make electronic components…