'A mathematical formula can change history'
Mathematician Edward Frenkel wants to expose the beauty of mathematics, inspire awe at its power and challenge his colleagues to wield it for good
Give your e-reader a rub to recharge it
Paper Generators from Disney Research use nothing more than cheap foil and a sheet of Teflon to generate power from rubbing or tapping
Nobel prize for making chemistry less messy
Cyberspace chemistry means we can now understand everything from how enzymes react with drugs to how catalysts clean exhaust fumes
Astrophile: Lost moon Naiad swims back into view
The small moon of Neptune has been found after 24 years, and its erratic behaviour hints that the planet's entire family may be headed for rocky times
Swifts stay airborne for six months at a time
We've long suspected that swifts spend most of their lives on the wing − now, a study suggests there's some truth to the idea
Supernova echoes found trapped in meteorite metals
The oldest known minerals in the solar system show evidence of a nearby star explosion – maybe even the one that triggered the birth of the sun
Are some rich firms' land grabs not the real deal?
A database that lists land deals between governments of developing countries and foreign firms appears to detail many more deals than really exist
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