Galactic Archaeology: Searching for the First Stars
Supercomputers dig into first star fossils
computer science
Material Found in House Paint May Spur Technology Revolution
Sandia develops new device to more efficiently process information
Creating Perfect Edges in 2D Materials
Researchers present a method for controlling the edges of two-dimensional materials using a "magic" chemical
Identifying the Best Lentils for Climate Change Impacts
An inexpensive plant-based source of protein that can be cooked quickly, lentil is a globally important crop for combating food and nutritional insecurity
Multi-State Data Storage Leaving Binary Behind
Stepping 'beyond binary' to store data in more than just 0s and 1s
New VR Software Allows Scientists to 'Walk' inside Cells
New technology allows microscopy data to be visualized and analyzed in virtual reality, and can be used to study everything from individual proteins to entire cells
Pinpointing Cracks in Metal Long Before They Cause Catastrophes
A new method for testing metals at a microscopic scale allows researchers to rapidly inflict repetitive loads on materials while recording how ensuing damage evolves into cracks
Applying Artificial Intelligence to Science Education
Based on a review of 47 studies, investigators developed a framework to conceptualize machine learning applications in science assessment
Deep Learning Takes on Synthetic Biology
Computational algorithms enable identification and optimization of RNA-based tools for myriad applications
Moon Magnetization Research Debunks Long-Held Theory
Research concludes "that a core dynamo is the only plausible source of the magnetization of the Moon's crust"