- 2010
- Sep
- 2
Kepler Discovers Multiple Planets … ing a Single Star
Maria found us this topical submission presented at NASA. Here’s a taste:
NASA's Kepler spacecraft has discovered two Saturn-sized planets transiting the same sun-like star. The same system might contain a third world–a hot “super-Earth” one and a half times the size of Earth–but this is not yet confirmed. Researchers announced the results today at a NASA press conference.
- 2010
- Sep
- 1
Finding Suggests New Aim for Alzheimer’s Drugs
Laura sent in a fresh report posted on The New York Times. A selection follows:
A discovery by Paul Greengard, an 84-year-old scientist and Nobel winner, has illuminated a new direction.
- 2010
- Sep
- 1
Exhibit imagines utopian, green cities in 2030
Susan found this recent submission posted over at USA Today. A selection follows:
Imagine no cars or fewer, anyway.
- 2010
- Aug
- 31
Advances Offer Path to Further Shrink Computer Chips
Charles stumbled upon this charming article by way of The New York Times. A selection follows:
Researchers say they can overcome a barrier to the continued rapid miniaturization of computer memory.
- 2010
- Aug
- 31
Mammoth-Killer Impact Rejected
Richard highlights a new piece of writing submitted on Science. A sample follows:
Experts refute what they say was the last potential piece of evidence linking an asteroid to mammoth extinction
