We probed a reaction in which a bond was being made and a bond was being broken by pulling on the bond being broken with an atomic force microscope (AFM).

The relative turnout between the two bases is going to have an awful lot to do with who wins this thing. Particularly since there are so few swing voters anymore.

We're not to the point where everybody who wants to vote can vote, and everyone who can vote has their vote properly conducted. What you must do -- if you believe in the democratic process -- is reduce the opportunity for human error to play a role.

Technically, the idea of automatic replenishment is quite feasible. Precisely how this will play out — from cultural and business perspectives — remains to be seen.

Democrats realized the importance of mobilization [after 2000]. But they did not do the grassroots that might have made the difference in 2002. We'll see whether or not they learn from that.

Campaigns are going to be aware of [state ballot issues] because turnout in general is so important to the outcome of elections.

Every state was decisive in 2000, so let's not just focus on Florida. Let's not assume that Florida is the end of the rainbow.

By and large, people are not paying a lot of attention to the presidential race. There's not a lot of motivation to watch if your home has been damaged and your life has been turned upside down. ... And it's hard to watch TV if you don't have power.

There are an awful lot of Floridians right now who are not engaged. But if we get a respite, that may change. We need a little time to catch our breath and start figuring out what tomorrow will bring.