Bio-inspired assembly of nanoparticle building blocks
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Chemists at Rice University have discovered how to assemble gold and silver nanoparticle building blocks into larger structures based on a novel method that harkens back to one of nature's oldest known chemical ...
New nanoassembly technique is created
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Nov 27, 2006 |
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U.S. chemists at Rice University say they have discovered how to assemble gold and silver nanoparticle building blocks into larger structures.
Study Suggests the Existence of Ferroelectric Ice in the Universe
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Various forms of ice have been found in many locations within the frigid reaches of our galaxy, from interstellar clouds to comets, moons, and planets. But a particularly intriguing and rare type, “ferroelectric” ...
Astronomers find first ever gamma ray clock
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Astronomers using the H.E.S.S. telescopes have discovered the first ever modulated signal from space in Very High Energy Gamma Rays – the most energetic such signal ever observed.
Integral catches a new erupting black hole
Nov 27, 2006 |
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ESA's gamma-ray observatory, Integral, has spotted a rare kind of gamma-ray outburst. The vast explosion of energy allowed astronomers to pinpoint a possible black hole in our galaxy.
New simulator is next step on the road to developing quantum computers
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Scientists have proven theoretically a novel way to build a simulator that can recreate the way atoms and particles behave in a quantum system, says research published today. The proposed simulator is unique because it could ...
Complex order parameter in ruthenate superconductors confirmed
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Since it was discovered to be superconducting over a decade ago, the pairing symmetry of strontium ruthenium oxide has been widely explored and debated. Now, a team of researchers led by Dale Van Harlingen at the University ...
The topsy-turvy galaxy
Nov 27, 2006 |
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The captivating appearance of this image of the starburst galaxy NGC 1313, taken with the FORS instrument at ESO's Very Large Telescope, belies its inner turmoil. The dense clustering of bright stars and gas ...
Men become the main target in the new gender wars
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Women have battled for years against stereotypical and sexist portrayals in the mass media. However research shows that men are increasingly the target for negative press.
Aching back? Sitting up straight could be the culprit
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Researchers are using a new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show that sitting in an upright position places unnecessary strain on your back, leading to potentially chronic pain problems if you spend long hours ...
Wheat gene may boost foods' nutrient content
Biology /
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Researchers at the University of California, Davis; the U.S. Department of Agriculture; and the University of Haifa in Israel have cloned a gene from wild wheat that increases the protein, zinc and iron content in the grain, ...
3-D X-ray images of nanoparticles
Nov 27, 2006 |
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A new X-ray microscope can look at nanomaterials in three dimensions.
Humpback whales have brain cells also found in humans
Biology /
Nov 27, 2006 |
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Cetaceans, the group of marine mammals that includes whales and dolphins, have demonstrated remarkable auditory and communicative abilities, as well as complex social behaviors. A new study published online November 27, 2006 ...
Elasticity imaging identifies cancers and reduces breast biopsies
Nov 27, 2006 |
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A new ultrasound technique allows radiologists to accurately distinguish benign from malignant breast lesions. Using elasticity imaging, researchers correctly identified both cancerous and harmless lesions in nearly all of ...
Wealth and brains last, but where's the love?
Nov 27, 2006 |
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It's not often beauty, brains and wealth finish last, especially in the bedroom. But when it comes to finding a sexual partner in Australia, the top priority for most men and women is finding a partner who loves and cares ...
