Nov 17 Drooling Electrons, Thermodynamics and Beta Decay … in Verse By Jenny Marder // In Mala Radhakrishnan's world, where oxygen and palladium atoms clamor to get into the most sought-after beaker and tortured carbon atoms become boron swans, chemistry is rife with mystery, jealousy and, yes, romance. Radhakrishnan, assistant professor at Wellesley College,… Continue reading
Nov 10 ‘Hacker’ Group Safecast Crowdsources Radiation Data in Japan By Jenny Marder // We officially launch a new feature today we're calling "Science Thursday." Each week, we'll feature an online-exclusive multimedia piece on a topic in the world of science and technology. Here's what's up first. On Thursday's NewsHour, science correspondent Miles… Continue reading