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An abstract model of an atom with electrons swirling around in their shells. World's fastest microscope can see electrons moving ByBen Turner published 21 August 24 Scientists have created the world's fastest microscope, which they hope will answer fundamental questions about how electrons behave.

Physics & Mathematics

Portrait of a Mathematician by Mary Beale, oil on canvas, c.1680. The portrait is now believed to be of the 17th century English scientist, Robert Hooke (1635-1703). 32 important scientists you've probably never heard of ByTom Metcalfe published 4 August 24 These scientists may be lesser known than Einstein and Newton, but they made giant contributions to science, including astronomy, physics, chemistry and medicine.

Archaeology

Today's Google Doodle shows César Lattes surrounded by atoms. Google Doodle honors César Lattes, Brazilian physicist who discovered a long-sought particle hidden in cosmic rays ByBen Turner published 11 July 24 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.

Particle Physics

A conceptual 3D illustration showing a strand of DNA being cut with large scissors How does CRISPR work? ByKamal Nahas last updated 1 July 24 CRISPR is a versatile tool for editing genomes and has recently been approved as a gene therapy treatment for certain blood disorders.

Genetics

Albert Einstein smiles in a black and white photograph 32 fun and random facts about Albert Einstein ByIsobel Whitcomb published 27 May 24 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.

Physics & Mathematics

Norse gods, Nobel Prize Science news this week: Norse treasures and Nobel Prizes ByAlexander McNamara published 8 October 23 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.

Archaeology

An illustration of magenta and purple iridescent spots and large spheres. What is an attosecond — and why did this year's Nobel Prize in physics depend upon them? ByAaron W. Harrison published 7 October 23 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?

Physics & Mathematics

An artist's illustration of Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov. Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to trio who discovered bizarre quantum dots ByBen Turner published 4 October 23 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.

Chemistry

An illustration of gravitational waves. Nobel Prize in Physics: 1901-Present ByLive Science Staff last updated 3 October 23 Here's a look at all winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, including Steven Chu, Aage Niels Bohr and Enrico Fermi.

Physics & Mathematics

Thomas Perlmann, secretary of the Nobel committee, stands next to a large projector screen displaying the names and photos of Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman Nobel Prize in medicine goes to scientists who paved the way for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines ByBen Turner published 2 October 23 Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on mRNA vaccines.

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