Category Archives: Science Magazine

Microscopic robots navigate ‘artificial spacetimes’

Posted on September 9, 2025 by rberkowitz

Light-guided bots are steered through mazes like spacecraft tugged by gravity. Continue reading →

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Peacock feathers can be lasers

Posted on July 29, 2025 by rberkowitz

Tail feathers can emit narrow beams of light, a first in the animal kingdom. Continue reading →

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Sonar tool poised to map sea floor in fine detail

Posted on May 22, 2025 by rberkowitz

Researchers see promise in “synthetic aperture” devices that mimic giant acoustic cameras. Continue reading →

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Molecular ‘staples’ resolve puzzle of how collagen stays together

Posted on March 31, 2025 by rberkowitz

Research reveals how the key structural protein, inherently unstable at body temperature, forms resilient twists. Continue reading →

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After abuse, Inuit group closes off ancient rock belt

Posted on February 7, 2025 by rberkowitz

The nearly 4-billion-year-old rocks offer a look into Earth’s earliest years. Read more in Science magazine…

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Translational Volcanology

Posted on May 4, 2012 by rberkowitz

Researchers can have the best monitoring systems in the world and knowledge of what the volcano will do in the next week. But if they can’t communicate that, the knowledge is worthless. Continue reading →

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Volcanologists in Public Safety

Posted on May 4, 2012 by rberkowitz

Career profiles of three scientists who study volcanoes. Continue reading →

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Finding a Niche in Food and Health Research

Posted on April 22, 2011 by rberkowitz

Employment of agricultural and food scientists is expected to rise over the next decade, modestly but significantly. Continue reading →

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The Selfish Gene

Posted on November 12, 2010 by rberkowitz

It’s the ultimate self-portrait: Send off your DNA, and get back a work of art based on your unique genetic sequence. Continue reading →

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Electric Tattoos

Posted on November 5, 2010 by rberkowitz

Next time you connect with someone, why not make it electric? Continue reading →

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