Twisting graphene into spirals

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Researchers report the successful synthesis of the smallest spring you've ever seen -- hexa-peri-hexabenzo[7]helicene, or 'helical nanographene'.
via Science Daily

New math bridges holography and twistor theory

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A new perspective bridges two approaches to understanding quantum gravity.
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Winning exoplanet rocket sticker selected

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A colourful design capturing the essence of ESA’s Cheops mission, which will measure the size of planets as they cross in front of their parent stars, has been selected for the rocket carrying the satellite into space.

via ESA Space Science
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Winning_exoplanet_rocket_sticker_selected

First test success for largest Mars mission parachute

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The largest parachute ever to fly on a Mars mission has been deployed in the first of a series of tests to prepare for the upcoming ExoMars mission that will deliver a rover and a surface science platform to the Red Planet.

via ESA Space Science
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/ExoMars/First_test_success_for_largest_Mars_mission_parachute