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DNA takes notes

By Stephen Ornes / June 4, 2012

DNA, a tightly coiled molecule found in almost every living cell, may be used as a memory device. Credit: National Human Genome Research Institute

Engineers develop a computer memory system based on living cells

Posted in Body & Health | Tagged DNA, enzyme, getinvolved, Jerome Bonnet, memory, Stanford University

How creativity powers science

By Jennifer Cutraro / May 24, 2012

Going for a walk in the woods may lead to an aha! moment. Many people figure out creative, new ways to solve problems by allowing their minds to wander.

Some of the best ideas come not from poring over the facts but from a walk in the woods

Posted in Teachers, Teaching Science, Young Scientists | Tagged Bill Wallace, creativity, Dudley Herschbach, Elmer's, enzyme, feature, molecule, walking in the woods

Sugar Power for Cell Phones

By Emily Sohn / April 20, 2007

New technology could lead to cell phones that are powered by sweet drinks.

Posted in Technology & Engineering | Tagged Alternative energy, catalyst, electrochemistry, enzyme, fuel, kinetics