Better Pictures of Proteins
An ultrasensitive NMR probe could improve the diagnosis of diseases such as Alzheimer's.
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Changing the Physics behind X-Ray Imaging
Researchers integrate refraction information to improve x-ray resolution.
Weighing Living Cells
An ultrasensitive method for weighing cells could lead to a cheap and easy-to-use diagnostic device.
Practical Holographic Video
Researchers have designed a cheap and small holography system that will work with PCs and gaming consoles.
A New Biofuel: Propane
Propane chemically derived from corn could be used in heating and transportation.
A Robust Robot for the Elderly
Domo the robot is designed for the unpredictability of household chores.
Plastic Made by Bacteria Commercialized
A plastic from recombinant E. coli gets FDA approval for use in safer, ultrastrong sutures.
A Light Switch for the Brain
Scientists have developed a light-triggered switch to control brain cells, which could aid in the development of therapies for epilepsy and other diseases--and shed light on the neural code.
Video: Tim Berners-Lee on the Semantic Web
The inventor of the World Wide Web explains how the Semantic Web works and how it will transform how we use and understand data.
Engineering Bacteria to Harvest Light
A set of genes found in marine microorganisms can endow common bacteria with the ability to generate energy from light.
