The Moon and the Magnetotail
Source: NASA Posted: 4/21/2008 NASA-supported scientists have realized that something happens every month when the moon gets a lashing from Earth’s magnetic tail. Full story...
Bye, Bye Ulysses
Source: JPL/NASA Posted: 2/27/2008 The joint NASA and European Space Agency Ulysses mission to study the sun and its influence on surrounding space is likely to cease operations in the next few months. Full story...
Color-Coding Atoms
Source: Cornell Posted: 2/27/2008 A new electron microscope is enabling scientists for the first time to form images that uniquely identify individual atoms in a crystal and see how those atoms bond to one another. And in living color. Full story...
MIT Creates Gecko-Inspired Bandage
Source: MIT Posted: 2/27/2008 Researchers have created a waterproof adhesive bandage inspired by gecko lizards that may soon join sutures and staples as a basic operating room tool for patching up surgical wounds or internal injuries. Full story...
Magnetism Loses Under Pressure
Source: CIW Posted: 1/30/2008 Scientists have discovered that the magnetic strength of magnetite—the most abundant magnetic mineral on Earth—declines drastically when put under pressure. Full story...