Articles by science writer Davide Castelvecchi, by topic.
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Note: My clips from Science News, the magazine where I have worked since March 2007, are not listed here.
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Cosmology (and string theory)
Can String Theory Explain Dark Energy? A View of the Universe Before the Big Bang Proof of Big Bang Seen by Space Probe, Scientists Say The Shape of Universes to Come The Growth of Inflation Catching the Cosmic Waves |
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Astronomy, gravity, and black holes
Dark Energy at Redshift Z=1 You Are Made of Spacetime A New Breed of Black Hole Quiet at the End Let it Rain Gravity Probe B Drags On |
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Physics
Warming Up to Criticality: Quantum Change, One Bubble at a Time The Physics of a Valentine Treat: Slower Is Better The Large Hadron Collider: Bring It On! Optical Beehive Free-Electron Lasers: The Next Generation New Instrument for Solo Performance Atom Smashers Shed Light on Supernovae, Big Bang What is direct CP violation? |
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Earth and space sciences
Stronger Hurricanes Linked to Climate Change Pristine space dust found buried in snow Stargazing on Mars Magnet Theory Meets Earthquakes In Still Waters, Protons Run Deep |
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Archaeology and art conservation
Archimedes’ Secrets Revealed by Atom Smasher The “Jurassic Park” of Manuscripts Art meets science: Renaissance painting inspires interdisciplinary collaboration and unusual museum exhibit |
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Anthropology and cognitive science
Amazon Children “Spontaneously” Understand Geometry |
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Life Sciences
Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in Women’s Genes A New Game of Life New genetic protection from malaria found in mice |
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Technology
Glass-Like Metal Performs Better Under Stress Hold Still Motoring Oil Drops A Microscope from Flatland |
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Environment
Cutting back on lawn-mower pollution |
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Mathematics
Science Magazine’s Breakthrough of the Year 2006 Wobblology: The Wobbly Table’s Tale Stock Market Criticality Proofs, Women, and Youth: A New Movie and Some Old Clichés Networking Can Be Critical, Literally |
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