March Meeting 2011 Abstracts in the News

News stories based on sessions at March Meeting 2011.
  March 2011 Scientific Program

Nuke Reboot
March 25, 2011
Retrofits might make U.S. reactors safer and more palatable.
 Article:  Scientific American
 Abstract: March Meeting

Modular Reactors
March 25, 2011
Smaller, modular reactors would be cheaper and possibly safer.
 Article:  BBC News
 Abstract: March Meeting

Silicene Might Beat Graphene
March 24, 2011
Sheets of single-atom-thick silicon solve some problems that stymie graphene.
 Article:  Science News
 Abstract: March Meeting I
 Abstract: March Meeting II

Spicy Bomb Detector
March 24, 2011
The main chemical in the curry spice turmeric could be the basis for cheap explosives detectors.
 Article:  BBC News
 Abstract: March Meeting

X-raying Artifacts
March 24, 2011
Beams of X-rays produce striking discoveries in archaeology.
 Article:  UPI
 Abstract: March Meeting

Quantum Smell
March 24, 2011
Theory that our sense of smell has its basis in quantum physics is gaining traction.
 Article:  BBC
 Abstract: March Meeting

Diamond Data Storage
March 23, 2011
Flaws in diamond could store quantum information.
 Article:  Science News
 Abstract: March Meeting

Religion Decline Modeled
March 23, 2011
A new model shows religion might be on the way out in 9 countries.
 Article:  BBC
 Abstract: March Meeting

Quantum CPU
March 22, 2011
A new, four qubit chip is a major step toward quantum computers.
 Article:  BBC News
 Abstract: March Meeting

Tougher Nanotube Yarn
March 21, 2011
Electron beams could make ultra strong nanotube yarn stronger still.
 Article:  Nature News
 Abstract: March Meeting