Wormholes on Earth?
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According to a group of mathematicians, it may be possible to create devices with internal tunnels that are invisible to detection by electromagnetic waves—wormholes, in a sense. The group discusses the idea in a paper published ...
Trapped rainbow: New technique to slow down, stop and capture light offers bright future for internet, powerful computer
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Professor Ortwin Hess, his PhD student Kosmas Tsakmakidis of the Advanced Technology Institute and Department of Physics at the University of Surrey and Professor Alan Boardman from Salford University have revealed a technique ...
Ancient retroviruses spurred evolution of gene regulatory networks in humans and other primates
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When ancient retroviruses slipped bits of their DNA into the primate genome millions of years ago, they successfully preserved their own genetic legacy. Today an estimated 8 percent of the human genetic code consists of endogenous ...
Grape powder blocks genes linked to colon cancer
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Low doses of freeze-dried grape powder inhibit genes linked to the development of sporadic colorectal cancer, University of California, Irvine cancer researchers found.
How to make the brightest supernova ever: Explode, collapse, repeat
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A supernova observed last year was so bright--about 100 times as luminous as a typical supernova--that it challenged the theoretical understanding of what causes supernovae. But Stan Woosley, professor of ...
Simple reason helps males evolve more quickly
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The observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been around since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin noted the majesty of a peacock’s tail feather in comparison with the plainness of the peahen’s.
Pioneering research to assist in creation of nanomachines
Nov 14, 2007 |
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A pioneering team from the University of Leicester is seeking to harness a force of nature- only measured accurately a decade ago – to help develop the technology of tomorrow.
Researchers push transmission rate of copper cables
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You may not be able to get blood out of a turnip, but according to Penn State engineers, you can increase the data transmission of Category-7 copper cables used to connect computers to each other and the Internet.
‘Mini-rivers’ may detect explosives, toxins better than other types of sensors
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A casual conversation between two professors on a train from Oxford to London has led to the development of a new type of sensor that may be markedly better at sniffing out explosives, cocaine or environmental toxins than ...
Effects of social isolation traced to brain hormone
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The anxiety and aggression that result from social isolation have been traced to altered levels of an enzyme that controls production of a brain hormone.
More pedestrians killed during a new moon
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The next time you decide to go for a moonlight stroll, you may want to check first if the moon is full.
Scientists break cholera's lines of communication
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A team of Princeton scientists has discovered a key mechanism in how bacteria communicate with each other, a pivotal breakthrough that could lead to treatments for cholera and other bacterial diseases.
Mistaken near-miss asteroid alert defended
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 14, 2007 |
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Astronomers defend a U.S.-run system intended to warn of pending asteroid impacts after it mistook a European Space Agency's spacecraft for an incoming rock.
What's in a name? Initials linked to success, study shows
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 14, 2007 |
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Do you like your name and initials? Most people do and, as past research has shown, sometimes we like them enough to influence other important behaviors. For example, Jack is more likely to move to Jacksonville and marry ...
Ice age imprint found on cod DNA
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An international team of researchers, led by the University of Sheffield, has demonstrated how Atlantic cod responded to past natural climate extremes. The new research could help in determining cods vulnerability to future ...
