New evidence points to the evolution of the ability for bacteria to grab nitrogen from the atmosphere some 3.2 billion years ago, about 1.2 billion years earlier than thought—with implications for finding extraterrestrial life. Lee Billings reports
Contact Lens Binoculars Are in Sight
19/02/2015 | 1 min
Researchers revealed their latest prototype contact lenses that magnify vision almost three times with the wink of an eye. Larry Greenemeier reports
Stars Reveal Hidden Galaxy
17/02/2015 | 1 min
A dwarf galaxy near the Milky Way may consist of more dark matter than regular matter.* Clara Moskowitz reports
Keurig Coffee Drinkers Hack Back
13/02/2015 | 1 min
Users of the K-cup coffee company’s products have counterattacked against its efforts to restrict the brands that their new machines can brew. Larry Greenemeier reports
Space Science Budget Gets Small Lift
10/02/2015 | 1 min
NASA has to deal with the unexpected financial consequences of robotic missions that just keep going. Lee Billings reports
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