Author: Adam T. Hadhazy
Clocking the Speed of Stars
New stellar speedometers may help astronomers solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.
Deciphering Bacteria’s Defenses, One Gene at a Time
Both deadly and benign spore-forming bacteria’s genes allow them to eke it out in extreme conditions.
How the Phoenix Lander Hit the Brakes (Soccer Version)
The Mars-bound spacecraft had seven minutes to slow from a blazing Mach 16 to the pace of a gentle breeze – or face destruction.
Exploring Mars: Astronaut Versus Astrobot
Is it worth sending people to Mars when robots already go there safely and on the cheap?
Drinking to Your Health with Probiotic Yogurt?
More evidence in the debate over the benefits of “good” bacteria in yogurt.
It’s a Star-Eat-Star Universe
A new study offers a possible solution to the riddle of the antimatter cloud in the galaxy’s core.
Antibacterials: Good For You Now, Good For Germs Later?
Questions about possible antibiotic resistance are still unanswered.
I thought stingrays were harmless, so how did one manage to kill the “Crocodile Hunter?”
–asks Anonymous, from New York, New York.
