Physics and society
Canadian company shows that hydrocarbon fuel made from captured CO2 could compete with fossil fuels.
The major war between law enforcement and cell phone manufacturers is mostly over.
As law enforcement increasingly uses body-worn cameras, researchers are studying the roles of camera design and perspective.
Study from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston suggests new way to help identify victims of intimate partner violence.
Study shows that climate-skeptic bloggers often use limited disagreements to cast doubt on the big picture.
According to experts, it's strong historic investment in basic science, academic freedom for researchers and patience to see results.
Scientists and engineers are exploring many strategies to cut the energy that powers modern computing.
Scientists can now link "acts of God" to climate change. That could give victims the power to hold someone accountable, say lawyers.
Wastewater from oil drilling is triggering earthquakes, and no one can predict where they will strike or how hard they will shake.
Research suggests that acceleration can stabilize shaky suitcases.
The implications for human reproduction beyond Earth are unclear.
A new study shows that predicting temperature and precipitation trends three to four weeks in advance is possible.