Science Update

Sperm Quality Control

February 11, 2008

New research suggests how defective sperm are tagged for destruction.

February 7, 2008

A winemaker's compost may become a gold mine for dentists.

February 6, 2008

Some researchers think plate tectonics may have come to a stop at different times in the past.

February 4, 2008

Scientists have invented a material three times darker than the previous world record.

February 1, 2008

Geology Special: glowing diamonds, intermittent plate tectonics and preventing a helium shortage.

January 31, 2008

Scientists are using phosphorescence to authenticate blue diamonds.

January 29, 2008

Sperm may provide a blueprint for powering tiny robots.

January 28, 2008

Global helium resources are dwindling, and there'll be no substitute if we run out.

January 25, 2008

Space Research Update: the 11-year solar storm cycle returns, the MESSENGER spacecraft reports back …

January 24, 2008

Butterflies use chemical signals to fool ants into raising their young.