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Reports on the superconductivity of quaternary intermetallic compounds yttrium-nickel boride carbides (Y-Ni-B-C) and yttrium-palladium boride carbide (Y-Pd-B-C). Research conducted by Robert J. Cava and colleagues at the AT&T Bell laboratories and R. Nagarajan of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Bombay, India; Transition temperature of the palladium and nickel compounds; Importance of the compounds; More.

The article discusses research done on the heat conductivity of the advanced material graphene when supported by a solid. It references a study by Jae Hun Seol and colleagues, published in "Science." A microscale electronic thermometer was devised by the researchers to measure the thermal properties of two types of samples. It is noted that the findings of the study would accelerate the development of graphene-based electronic devices.

The article offers news briefs related to science and technology. Graphene sheets, single layers of graphite, have excellent electrical, mechanical and thermal properties. It can be used in polymer matrix to make electrically conductive composites. Researcher C. Jeffrey Brinker and colleagues described a method to incorporate living cells into silica nanostructures to increase cell viability. Acid neutralization has been shown as the base of immune system's forensic work by a new research.

Reports on `Land's End' catalog's publication of an advertisement for Thermaskin long underwear which claims that H2O (sweat) is attracted to the underwear. Separation of `H2' from the `O' through the Constant Comfort Process; Reactions from readers concerning the advertisement; Concerns about the explosive potential of the underwear.