Checkmate for checkers
600-word article for Nature.com.
A news story about checkers being "solved" -- that is, proven that it's possible to draw against even a perfectly played game....
A star with a tail: Stellar streak tells of 30,000 years of history.
600-word article for Nature.com.
A news story about an astronomical discovery. Intro: "Astronomers have found an unexpected treat on a star first described more than 400 years ago -…...
Plastic sheet delivers wireless power
600-word article for Nature.com.
A news article about wireless power transmission. Intro: "Annoyed by the tangle of power cords under your desk? A sheet of plastic invented by researchers…...