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Scientific American [USA]
Secrets of Saturn's - Strangest Moon

Secrets of Saturn's Strangest Moon
Scientists have known for decades that Saturn's sixth-largest moon is odd, but recently received images hint that its wrinkled landscape hides underground waters brewing with organic molecules. Could Enceladus be an icy cauldron for extraterrestrial life?

A New Molecule of Life?
Peptide nucleic acid, a synthetic hybrid of protein and DNA, could form the basis of a new class of drugs -- and of artificial life unlike anything found in nature.

Magic and the Brain
Magicians have been testing and exploiting the limits of cognition and attention for hundreds of years. Neuroscientists are just beginning to catch up.

The Light Fantastic
The 2008 Olympus BioScapes Competition recognizes the year's greatest achievements in light microscopy.

Driving toward Crashless Cars
Next-generation safety technology could give us vehicles that are difficult to crash -- and eventually may not need drivers at all.

Can Phishing Be Foiled?
Understanding the human factors that make people vulnerable to online criminals can improve both security training and technology.

Edição: Dezembro 2008
Tamanho: 19 mb
Formato: PDF
Páginas: 136