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News: May 2002
Tantalizing evidence for molecular condensation
May 30, 2002
Physicists claim to have made a Bose-Einstein condensate of molecules
Odyssey finds evidence for ice on Mars
May 30, 2002
Gamma-ray and neutron studies reveal layers of hydrogen-rich soil
Astronomers tune in to youngest pulsar yet
May 29, 2002
Ultra-sensitive radio telescope picks up the faint signals from an 820-year-old pulsar
Europe unveils new plan for space science
May 28, 2002
European Space Agency launches its stripped-down ‘Cosmic Vision’ programme
Multi-talented material signals new devices
May 27, 2002
Carbon compound combines electronics, optics and magnetism for the first time
CBI zooms in on cosmic microwaves
May 24, 2002
The sharpest ever picture is taken of the cosmic microwave background
Molecular electronics claims called into question
May 23, 2002
Bell Labs investigates allegations that data were improperly manipulated
"Nanotorus" nets giant magnetic moment
May 22, 2002
Ring-shaped nanotubes could be the latest nanostructures to have unusual properties
Jupiter clocks up eleven new moons
May 20, 2002
The gas giant now has more known satellites than any other planet
Condensates get longer lives
May 17, 2002
Perpetual Bose-Einstein condensates could make 'continuous’ atom lasers
Noisy signals strengthen human brainwaves
May 16, 2002
‘Stochastic resonance’ seen in the brain’s information processing area
Lights switch to organic LEDs
May 15, 2002
Lamps made from a new LED promise better efficiency than conventional light bulbs
Physicists get a taste of 'tetra-neutrons'
May 14, 2002
Four-neutron clusters could shed light on nuclear forces
Neutrino pioneer wins 2001 National Medal of Science
May 10, 2002
Physicists receive the highest US honour for lifetime achievement in science
Molecular machines get light battery
May 10, 2002
Light extracts mechanical work from a single molecule for the first time
Semiconductors plug terahertz gap
May 8, 2002
Scientists build a ‘quantum cascade’ laser that emits radiation at terahertz wavelengths
Doubt cast on "left-handed" materials
May 8, 2002
Physicists question the properties of materials with negative refractive indices
Small-scale radiation check for mobile phones
May 3, 2002
New technique could monitor absorption of radiation in ears and eyes
LCDs paint a bright future
May 1, 2002
Scientists take the first step towards ‘paintable’ liquid crystal displays
Silver surface boosts superconductivity
May 1, 2002
An inverse ‘proximity effect’ in superconductors is demonstrated for the first time
