Cosmic foresight

Precision bending

A new method to bend beams of X-rays could make diagnosis precise

Spotting a powerful serve

How does a dead spot in a tennis racket help in the most powerful of serves?

Starry insights

By studying supernovae, scientists are determining the mass of the Universe

Wheels of carbon

A pleasant wash

A new detergent can help reduce waste emissions during dry-cleaning

Slippery solid

A new solid lubricant would work in diverse climatic conditions

Watery world

Small is worthy

Coping with rejection

Special proteins have been developed that would help avoid rejection of transplanted organs

Safety kit for copters

Floating devices would save helicopters from capsizing

Space invaders

Magnetic clouds that burst out from the Sun may damage satellites

Hello Mathilde

An end to forecasting

Japan's earthquake-prediction programme may soon be closed down

Low on pollution

A low emission vehicle will soon be introduced in the market

Flying machine

Counteractive drugs

Researchers say that obesity drugs are harmful for health

Celestial bomb

Mutant Ninja?

The use of a bacterium in diverse field has opened up new horizons for researchers

Focused and sharp

Show the way, ALF

A nose for stress

Bye bye silicon

How microelectronics might take to carbon

QED

Non-discoveries are also important in particle physics

Matter unknown