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LHC Prepares for Data Pile-Up
The world’s largest particle accelerator is roaring along at an unprecedented pace, delivering torrents of data to its physicist...
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Better Safe Than Sorry: Why We Believe In Tempting Fate
There are certain laws of nature everyone accepts. The surest way to bring about rain on an overcast day...
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‘Ome,’ the Sound of the Scientific Universe Expanding
The age of “omes” is here. It began with the genome, continued with the proteome, branched out with the...
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Physics v. Philosophy: Really?
An unfortunate controversy has been unfolding over the relationship (or lack thereof) between physics and philosophy. Theoretical physicist Lawrence...
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Even Babies Are a Little Racist
Here’s a scientific clue as to why our society’s still dealing with conflicts based on skin color – something...
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New Jupiter Mission to Target Alien Oceans
The European Space Agency’s next big mission may be particularly juicy for scientists hunting for signs of extraterrestrial life....
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Physicists Go Totally Random
Casino bosses, take note: Physicists have described a way to guarantee complete randomness in a flow of information, such...
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Is Evolution a Lousy Story?
In Tennessee a new law took effect last month that allows teachers to discuss creationism as an alternative to...
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Ancient Volcanic Blast Provides More Evidence of Water on Early Mars
The atmosphere of Mars is less than 1% the density of Earth’s. It’s one of the reasons liquid water...
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Technical Creativity Needs Nurturing at the Grassroots Level
Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities. The products...