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Now Printing: Solar-Powered Electric Cars

Students at the Nanyang Technological University have built two electric vehicles, including one made from 3D printed parts.

For Precision, Two Clocks Are Better Than One

The optical lattice clocks use lasers to create "egg box" structures that contain single atoms, leading to unprecedented precision.

Fixing A Million Year Clock

A new, more accurate value for the half life of 60Fe could be used to fix an atomic clock that measures galactic history.

Nerd Tourism, It’s A Thing

If you're travelling with a scientist on vacation, expect to be dragged to interesting places off the beaten path.

Putting The Brakes On Inflammation

The protein MST4 has been shown to protect mice from septic shock by dampening inflammation.

The Science Of Crowd Estimation

Crispin Maslog walks us through a handy guide to estimating crowd sizes for more accurate reporting.

DNA Methylation Indicates Accelerated Aging

A study of 5,000 elderly people has found that a DNA modification known as methylation can impact the aging process.

New Species Of Long-Necked Dinosaur Discovered In China

A well preserved fossil has provided rare insights into the long-necked dinosaurs that once roamed China.

Tubular Batteries Pack More Power

A ceramic membrane that enables the separation of CO2 from CO could facilitate the development of carbon fuel batteries.