South Pole Scope
A radio telescope in Antarctica will help astronomers learn about the universe
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Neutrino Detector
A detector built in Japan is studying neutrinos from nuclear power plants
Glowing Bacteria
Glowing bacteria may be the key to protecting potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle
Nanocrystals
Tiny fluorescent crystals attached to white blood cells make it easier to find tumors in the body
Predicting Quakes
A master model of Southern California geology can help predict earthquakes
Asian Brown Cloud
A cloud of smog hovering over Asia threatens human health and global climate
Bottomless Pit
What happens if you drop a ball through a hole drilled clear through the Earth? (Oscillates until it …
Color-Coded DNA
A test that identifies if a certain sequence of DNA is in blood by means of an artificial molecule …
Caged Chemicals
Designing molecules that can trap and release neurotransmitters on command in order to study how …