Cleaner coal project jumps one hurdle

VLT captures first direct spectrum of an exoplanet
(ESO) By studying a triple planetary system that resembles a scaled-up version of our own Sun's family of planets, astronomers have been able to obtain the first direct spectrum -- the...

Contracts Awarded for Production of NSLS-II Storage...
All seven contracts for the production of the NSLS-II storage ring magnets have now been awarded – a significant milestone for the project. The magnets – 750 in total – will be made by...

EPA cracks the whip on power plants
The Obama administration has agreed to adopt rules reducing toxic air pollution from all coal- and oil-burning power plants.

Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil...
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other...

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction...
The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning...