Science Update

World’s Darkest Material

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.

January 23, 2008

Researchers scientifically document grandparenting behavior in animals for the first time.

January 22, 2008

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence continues with upgraded software you can use at …