New superconductors present new mysteries, possibilities

By Amplifying Cell Death Signals, Scientists Make Precancerous...
On the cellular level, death signals can actually be life saving -- by killing off abnormally dividing cells before they turn cancerous. Now,...

Ground Cover Can Reduce Impact Of Biomass Harvest
Iowa State University researchers are looking at ways to use ground cover, a living grass planted between the rows of corn, in production farming.

Scientists sneak a peek under the veil of superconductivity
(National High Magnetic Field Laboratory) Using very high magnetic fields, scientists observe the underlying structure of mysterious copper-oxide...

Texas A&M researchers develop tool to study complex clusters of...
(Texas A&M University) Texas A&M University researchers have developed a computational tool that will help scientists more accurately study complex...

Stargazing With a Telescope
Revised and updated. Buying a telescope is crucial for enhancing interest in astronomy. With so many choices, how does the beginner choose? Robin...

Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction...
This is the book to tell the intermediate-level amateur astronomer what he needs to know about observatories. It draws on the author’s practical...

Organic Chemistry II as a Second Language: Second Semester...
Building on the resounding success of the first volume (0-471-27235-3), Organic Chemistry as a Second Language, Volume 2 provides readers with clear,...