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World's fastest microscope can see electrons moving
By Ben Turner published
Scientists have created the world's fastest microscope, which they hope will answer fundamental questions about how electrons behave.
32 important scientists you've probably never heard of
By Tom Metcalfe published
These scientists may be lesser known than Einstein and Newton, but they made giant contributions to science, including astronomy, physics, chemistry and medicine.
Google Doodle honors César Lattes, Brazilian physicist who discovered a long-sought particle hidden in cosmic rays
By Ben Turner published
The physicist César Lattes, who is honored today (July 11) in a Google Doodle, is famous across Latin America for his discovery of the pion — a subatomic particle produced by shockwaves from exploding stars.
How does CRISPR work?
By Kamal Nahas last updated
CRISPR is a versatile tool for editing genomes and has recently been approved as a gene therapy treatment for certain blood disorders.
32 fun and random facts about Albert Einstein
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Albert Einstein was much more than a scientific genius. From his political beliefs to his hatred of socks, here are 32 facts about Einstein you might not have heard before.
Science news this week: Norse treasures and Nobel Prizes
By Alexander McNamara published
Oct. 8, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
What is an attosecond — and why did this year's Nobel Prize in physics depend upon them?
By Aaron W. Harrison published
A billion billion attoseconds just passed while you read this. Why is such a tiny timeframe crucial to this year's Nobel physics prize winners?
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to trio who discovered bizarre quantum dots
By Ben Turner published
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov will share the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of strange nanoparticles that change color according to their size.
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