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(PhysOrg.com) -- The transition-metal monoxide FeO is an archetypal example of a Mott insulator—a material that should conduct electricity under conventional band theories but becomes an insulator when measured, especially at low temperatures—and a major iron-bearing component of the Earth’s interior. Understanding the high-pressure behavior of this material is important for both solid-state physics and Earth science.

Microbes will be the (human) food- and fuel-makers of the future, if J.

I originally published this on November 2, 2008 . You really need to reed the comments there, at the original post, as well as the “related” posts at the bottom of this post, as this story had some legs – a lot of discussion ensued. [More]

The Amazon rainforest near Manaus in Brazil was almost completely cleared decades ago for cattle grazing.

Over the years American automakers have produced various contemporary versions of legendary cars that seem like little more than exploitative sequels to those who fondly remember the originals. But the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 distinguishes itself from badge-engineered remakes

Some 300 classic sports cars will descend upon the Monterey Peninsula in California for the first annual Mille Miglia North America Tribute. A legend among auto-racing enthusiasts, the original Mille Miglia was a 1,000-mile endurance race held on public roads in Italy for 24 years between 1927 and 1957. When ...

Some 300 classic sports cars will descend upon the Monterey Peninsula in California for the first annual Mille Miglia North America Tribute. A legend among auto-racing enthusiasts, the original Mille Miglia was a 1,000-mile endurance race held on public roads in Italy for 24 years between 1927 and 1957. When ...

Modern-day BMW owners may know the number 328 only because it’s branded in chrome on the back of modern-day 3 Series models to designate the smallest engine. True Bimmer fans, however, know that this number means something special for the German automaker, dating back to the original 1936 BMW 328 ...

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Airplane manufacturers have been changing over from aluminum to advanced composite materials. These lighter, stronger composites are made of fibers of carbon or glass embedded in a second material, often plastic

If you take a small sample of animal tissue and encourage it to grow in vitro , separate from the original animal's body, it is possible to create an edible piece of meat.

Today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the second-generation iPad.

There’s a special place in the hearts of the BMW faithful for the original M3 coupe. With flared fenders and an outsized rear wing, the petite “E30” M3, sold in the United States from 1988 to 1992, delighted drivers with a spry performance and superb handling, thanks in no small ...

There’s a special place in the hearts of the BMW faithful for the original M3 coupe. With flared fenders and an outsized rear wing, the petite “E30” M3, sold in the United States from 1988 to 1992, delighted drivers with a spry performance and superb handling, thanks in no small ...