7 ways the election will shape the future of science, health and the environment By Andrea Thompson, Tanya Lewis, Lee Billings, Sophie Bushwick, Clara Moskowitz, Kate Wong published 1 November 20 Climate change, nuclear arms control, the pandemic and more will be determined by whoever wins the White House and Congress.
A Swell New View: Satellites Can Monitor Volcanoes By Sophie Bushwick published 19 April 14 Satellite observations may tie the ground's movement to volcanic eruptions.
The Physics Of Tuning Out By Sophie Bushwick published 15 March 14 A digital model demonstrates the inner ear can dampen background noises.
Did Life Begin In A Drop of Water? By Sophie Bushwick published 31 January 14 The first hefty organic molecules may have formed within tiny droplets.
D-Wave Computer's Solution Raises More Questions By Sophie Bushwick published 18 October 13 Does the computer owe its high performance to bizarre quantum effects?
Water Droplet Study Makes A Splash By Sophie Bushwick published 28 August 13 When wet hands clap, a predictable number of drops fly.
Tiny Collisions Power Sandstorms By Sophie Bushwick published 8 August 13 Midair impacts can increase a sandstorm's flow threefold.
If A Network Is Broken, Break It More By Sophie Bushwick published 16 July 13 Making small adjustments can improve an entire system's state.
To Keep Surfaces Bacteria-Free, Add Selenium By Sophie Bushwick published 30 April 13 Nanoparticles can prevent bacteria growth on medical equipment.
Blood's Stretchy Properties By Sophie Bushwick published 2 March 13 It flows like a liquid, but blood is also similar to the consistency of ketchup.
