Debunking Theories of a Terrorist Power Grab
A Penn State power-system expert cites laws of physics to pull the plug on worries that a terrorist attack on a minor substation could bring down the entire U.S. electric grid.
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A Psychological Autopsy of Bobby Fischer
Chess player Bobby Fischer's tortured life illustrates why promising young talents deserve better support programs.
Obama’s Sputnik Analogy Still on the Pad
Looking to goose American participation in science, math and technology, President Obama's "Sputnik moment" lacks the urgency and clarity of the original.
Outsourcing Science to Keep Results Untainted
State governments are using nonprofit organizations to conduct research that will guide future policy without being tainted by it.
Bacteria ‘R’ Us
Emerging research shows that bacteria have powers to engineer the environment, to communicate and to affect human well-being. They may even think.
Enamored with Enamel
Researchers at the UCSF School of Dentistry work to create synthetic tooth enamel.
To Reach Consensus, Let’s Talk Less
Talking out our differences on controversial scientific and technological issues may be just the wrong way to reach agreement, new research suggests.
Uncovering Ancient Brews, and Cures
Patrick McGovern's alcohol-infused archaeology informs some of the best local alehouses, but the real benefit of his work may lie in the cancer ward.
Kisaalita Engineers Solutions for Africa’s Rural Poor
University of Georgia professor William Kisaalita engineers simple, practical solutions — a milk chiller, a nutcracker and an egg incubator — for Africa's rural poor.
Washington’s Abortive Scientific Renaissance
The new administration was expected to usher in a new era of scientific learning infusing government policy. It hasn't exactly worked out that way.