The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has announced the winners of its national science writing awards, recognizing excellence in large and small newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. The winners were selected by independent screening and judging committees consisting of journalists and scientists.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·DateJan 2, 1998
Researchers have successfully grown monomolecular films of a helical polypeptide, poly-gamma-benzyl-L-glutamate, directly from a flat surface. The films exhibit comparable polarization to conventional ferroelectric materials, with potential applications in piezo- and pyroelectric devices.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateJan 2, 1998