Messier 83, The Thousand Ruby Galaxy

Messier 83, The Thousand Ruby Galaxy

ESO's Wide Field Imager has captured the intricate swirls of the spiral galaxy Messier 83, a smaller look-alike of our own Milky Way. Shining with the light of billions of stars and the ruby red glow…
Non-Disclosure Agreements for First Dates

Non-Disclosure Agreements for First Dates

Michael Creighton's latest thriller, Next, presents all sorts of what-if scenarios for the genetic community. While most of us will not have to deal with foul-mouthed orangutans or smart-ass parrots…
Multipurpose Bacteria Can Resist Antibiotics

Multipurpose Bacteria Can Resist Antibiotics

Bacteria save energy by producing proteins that moonlight, having different roles at different times, which may also protect the microbes from being killed. The moonlighting activity of one enzyme…
Innovation Slow-Down in the US?

Innovation Slow-Down in the US?

The technology community in the US ain't what it used to be, argues Judy Estrin, a technology entrepreneur and former Chief Technology Officer of Cisco. She is the author of Closing the Innovation…