Laser physicists have found a way to make atomic-force microscope probes 20 times more sensitive and capable of detecting forces as small as the weight of an individual virus. The technique,... Read more
The coating could reduce drag and boost buoyancy and stability on boats and submarines A floating weed that clogs waterways around the world has at least one redeeming feature: It... Read more
Image via Wikipedia While we fret, some college students are busy creating the future Reading a newspaper, watching CNN or even just looking around can bring on a feeling of impending doom.... Read more
Understanding structure on this scale could help in the design of many things on the molecular scale, particularly electronics or even drugs. Read more
Image by Jo Jakeman via Flickr Just as an examination of the burrs of seeds that kept sticking to his clothes led Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, to develop Velcro, a search for an explan... Read more