Axions Not Cause of Unexpected Observation
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Scientists from France have shown that hypothetical axion-like particles cannot explain some unexpected observations in an Italian experiment carried out last year. Ruling out axions will likely subdue some ...
Astronomers Say Moons Like Ours Are Uncommon
Nov 20, 2007 |
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The next time you take a moonlit stroll, or admire a full, bright-white moon looming in the night sky, you might count yourself lucky. New observations from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope suggest that moons ...
3-D photonic crystals will revolutionize telecommunications
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Smaller, faster, more efficient: BASF research scientists are helping to revolutionize the future world of telecommunications – with the aid of three-dimensional photonic crystals.
Thermoelectric materials are 1 key to energy savings
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Breathing new life into an old idea, MIT Institute Professor Mildred S. Dresselhaus and co-workers are developing innovative materials for controlling temperatures that could lead to substantial energy savings by allowing ...
Cancer drug works by overactivating cancer gene
Nov 20, 2007 |
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University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have discovered that bortezomib, a promising cancer drug, is able to strike a blow against melanoma tumor cells by revving up the action of a cancer-promoting ...
The World's Tiniest Projector: Hikari Pro 920
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Oculon will show its latest development in pocket size projectors at the International CES, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tiny projectors weigh 10 ounces and promise color accuracy and portability.
Researchers Discover Surface Orbital 'Roughness' in Manganites
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have shown that in a class of materials called manganites, the electronic behavior at the surface is considerably different from that found in ...
Researchers find memory can be manipulated by photos
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 20, 2007 |
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The camera may not lie, but doctored photos do according to new research into digitally altered photos and how they influence our memories and attitudes toward public events.
Study Finds Significant N. American Internet Capacity Limitations
Nov 20, 2007 |
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A study released by the preeminent research center, Nemertes Research Group sends warning to access providers and innovators. An estimated $42 - 55 billion is needed to meet expected demands. Without investment, innovation ...
Even minute levels of lead cause brain damage in children
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Even very small amounts of lead in children's blood -- amounts well below the current federal standard -- are associated with reduced IQ scores, finds a new six-year Cornell study.
Selective memory helpful short-term but harmful long-term
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 20, 2007 |
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People who block out unpleasant memories or issues may enjoy short-term gains but emotionally detaching themselves causes long-term consequences, according to a University of Michigan psychology researcher.
Bees are the new silkworms
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Nov 20, 2007 |
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Moths and butterflies, particularly silkworms, are well known producers of silk. And we all know spiders use it for their webs. But they are not the only invertebrates who make use of the strength and versatility ...
Clean Room Classic: Vacuum Evaporator Purchased 50 Years Ago Still Going Strong
Nov 20, 2007 |
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A 1957 classic sits in the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) clean room. It’s not a Chevy, but a Veeco vacuum evaporator more than six feet tall and five feet wide.
Regular exercise reduces risk of blood clots
Nov 20, 2007 |
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According to a new study published in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, regular participation in sports reduces the risk of developing blood clots by 39 percent in women and 22 percent in men.
Telecommuting has mostly positive consequences for employees and employers
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Telecommuting is a win-win for employees and employers, resulting in higher morale and job satisfaction and lower employee stress and turnover. These were among the conclusions of psychologists who examined 20 years of research ...
