Technology & Space
The Secrets Within Cosmic Dust
Dust captured by a spacecraft from a comet's tail holds clues to the origin of the universe
December 2009 |
By Robert Irion
Also see: Clues from a Comet | Stardust Memories
In the past decade, extraordinary space missions have discovered new features of the Sun, the planets and their moons
October 2009 |
By Laura Helmuth
Four hundred years ago, the Italian scientist looked into space and changed our view of the universe
August 2009 |
By David Zax
40 years ago, the lunar module landed on the moon, providing an unforgettable moment for the millions watching back on Earth
August 2009 |
By Owen Edwards
Can scientists build a machine that learns as it goes and plays well with others? A new robot design draws on ways human babies learn about the world
July 2009 |
By Abigail Tucker
Scientists believe that microRNA may lead to breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating cancer
July 2009 |
By Sylvia Pagán Westphal
Electrical engineer Annette von Jouanne is pioneering an ingenious way to generate clean, renewable electricity from the sea
July 2009 |
By Elizabeth Rusch
Always cited as the hallmark of man’s innovation, here is the real story behind the wheel – from its origins to its reinvention
June 2009 |
By Megan Gambino
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