Simple OLEDs ready for quick manufacturing
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With their attractively low energy consumption, Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are widely predicted to replace the LCDs now used in the large screens of laptops and TVs. Currently, OLEDs are commonly ...
Asteroid heads for Earth, Russian astronomer claims
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
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An asteroid discovered three years ago could be a threat in 2029 when it crosses Earth's orbit, a Russian astronomer said Monday.
Researcher presents origin-of-life theory for young Earth, supports life on other planets
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Oct 02, 2007 |
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Some of the elements necessary to support life on Earth are widely known – oxygen, carbon and water, to name a few. Just as important in the existence of life as any other component is the presence of adenine, an essential ...
Titan's icy climate mimics Earth's tropics
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 02, 2007 |
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If space travelers ever visit Saturn's largest moon, they will find a tropical world where temperatures plunge to minus 274 degrees Fahrenheit, methane rains from the sky and dunes of ice or tar cover the ...
Extreme star cluster bursts into life in new Hubble image
Oct 02, 2007 |
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The gigantic nebula NGC 3603 hosts one of the most prominent, massive, young clusters in the Milky Way. Hubble has been observing this prime location for star formation studies.
Genes May Hold Keys to How Humans Learn
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New research is giving scientists fresh insights into how genetics are a prime factor in how we learn.
Dilaton could affect abundance of dark matter particles
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The amount of dark matter left over from the early universe may be less than previously believed. Research published in the open access journal PMC Physics A shows that the "relic abundance" of stable dark matter particles such a ...
Japanese Trade Show Introduces Quick Wireless Recharger
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 02, 2007 |
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The Japanese electronic trade show Createc is taking place today and runs until October 6, 2007. A prototype wireless recharger created by the joint efforts of Seiko Epson and Murata Manufacturing LTD will ...
FSU Physicist Shining a Light on Dark Matter
Oct 02, 2007 |
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We’ve all been taught that our bodies, the Earth, and in fact all matter in the universe is composed of tiny building blocks called atoms. Now imagine if this weren’t the case. This mind-bending concept is at the core of ...
New study shows Concord grape juice has a heart-healthy effect not yet reported with red wine
Oct 02, 2007 |
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Many studies have suggested that moderate red wine consumption is beneficial to cardiovascular health. But what if you’d like to skip the alcohol?
Fossil data plugs gaps in current knowledge, study shows
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Researchers have shown for the first time that fossils can be used as effectively as living species in understanding the complex branching in the evolutionary tree of life.
Australia getting hotter and drier
Oct 02, 2007 |
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A new climate change study in Australia predicted the country will be 5 degree Celsius hotter and 40-80 percent drier by the year 2070.
Argonne researcher studies what makes quantum dots blink
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In order to learn more about the origins of quantum dot blinking, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Chicago and the California Institute of Technology ...
First significant genetic finding in severe PMS, or PMDD
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The first significant genetic finding in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) has now been reported. PMDD is a very severe form of the more commonly known premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. PMDD is heritable, affects 5-8% ...
Avoiding sweets may spell a longer life, study in worms suggests
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A new study in the October issue of Cell Metabolism reveals that worms live to an older age when they are unable to process the simple sugar glucose. Glucose is a primary source of energy for the body and can be found in all ...
