Contracts Awarded for Production of NSLS-II Storage Ring Magnets

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...

Science in the News - Thursday 15 October 2009
Researchers in California have published the first complete map of the human epigenome, a milestone that promises to revolutionise scientists’ understanding of human development.

Utility OKs Klamath dam removals, salmon aid
The utility that owns four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River has agreed to terms for their removal, a key milestone in efforts to restore what was once the third-biggest salmon run on...

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...