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Sheets of Stretchable Silicon
Researchers have shown that ultrathin sheets of silicon can stretch in two dimensions–opening up the possibility of electronic eyeballs and smart surgical gloves.

HIV infection theory challenged
Scientists refute a longstanding theory of how HIV slowly depletes the body’s capacity to fight infection.

HIV infection theory challenged
Scientists refute a longstanding theory of how HIV slowly depletes the body’s capacity to fight infection.

How’s the Universe Today?
Meteorite hunter Rob Matson invites Neil deGrasse Tyson to the Mojave Desert.
NOVA scienceNOW

HIV infection theory challenged
Scientists refute a longstanding theory of how HIV slowly depletes the body’s capacity to fight infection.

The Cosmic Century: A History of Astrophysics and Cosmology

Scientific American Launches Podcast
In this first episode, Scientific American editor-in-chief John Rennie reflects on the Korean stem cell debacle; the National Inventors Hall of Fame announces this year’s inductees; and evolution defender Eugenie Scott discusses the importance of the decision in the recent Dover evolution trial. Also: hear outtakes from the CSI show you’re never going to see on TV.
Scientific American

L Or al and UNESCO honor women in science

A Longevity Gene
Producer Chad Cohen reports on a new study probing the secret to living long.
NOVA scienceNOW

Herbert Gursky