Something to look forward to: Researchers at Penn State University have demonstrated a new method of remote surveillance that enables the reconstruction of phone conversations using the subtle vibrations generated by a cellphone's earpiece. This technique, known as wireless tapping, uses millimeter wave radar sensors to detect and interpret these minute vibrations from distances of up to ten feet.
Forward-looking: Using less power than an ordinary household appliance, a team of scientists was able to capture the highest resolution images of the Moon ever. Soon, researchers will have unprecedented and very powerful tools to probe the cosmos - and catch a potentially planet-killing asteroid before it strikes Earth.