We've tended to measure our success with sequencing genomes in terms of our ability to sequence the billions of bases in the human genome. But the progress has made completing the genomes of bacteria, which are typically a thousand times smaller,...

As semiconductor manufacturers continue to push down the size of their products' wiring, a number of research labs have started looking into whether they can simply take the process to its logical conclusion: a transistor made from a single molecule. ...

All of us are awash in various media cues that exert subtle influences on our behavior and choices. But even when a correlation is found, separating cause and effect is extremely difficult—have we adopted a habit, such as smoking, because of...

Concentrated solar power with molten salt heat storage may see its first deployment in Nevada. The storage keeps power coming after the sun goes down. Read More: The details ...

Seven new species of wild coffee were dicovered in 2009, but as many as three-quarters of all wild coffee species are threatened due to habitat loss and climate change. Read More: BBC, ...