 Catalyst for water oxidation adopted from plants: a means for energy-efficient production of hydrogen? August 25, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 39 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Hydrogen will be one of the most important fuels of the future. It would be ideal to obtain hydrogen by splitting water instead of from petroleum. However, the electrolysis of water is a very ... | |
Exploring the function of sleep August 26, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 31 vote(s)
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Is sleep essential? Ask that question to a sleep-deprived new parent or a student who has just pulled an "all-nighter," and the answer will be a grouchy, "Of course!" | |
 Researchers turn one form of adult mouse cell directly into another August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 38 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In a feat of biological prestidigitation likely to turn the field of regenerative medicine on its head, Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) co-director Doug Melton and post doctoral fellow ... | |
Ceramic material revs up microwaving 8 hours ago | User rating: 3.5 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Quicker microwave meals that use less energy may soon be possible with new ceramic microwave dishes and, according to the material scientists responsible, this same material could help with organic waste remediation. | |
 Wasted food draining the world of water, experts say August 22, 2008 | User rating: 3.5 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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As much as half the water used to grow food worldwide is lost due to waste, experts said at a Stockholm conference that wrapped up Friday, pointing out that the squandered resources are a major contributor ... | |
 Global warming time bomb trapped in Arctic soil: study August 24, 2008 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 30 vote(s)
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Climate change could release unexpectedly huge stores of carbon dioxide from Arctic soils, which would in turn fuel a vicious circle of global warming, a new study warned Sunday. | |
 Alpine lakes beginning to show effects of climate change August 26, 2008 | User rating: 2.2 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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A recent study forecasts that increased climatic variability poses serious consequence for both the biodiversity and ecosystem function of high-elevation lakes. | |
Study of islands reveals surprising extinction results August 26, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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It's no secret that humans are having a huge impact on the life cycles of plants and animals. UC Santa Barbara's Steven D. Gaines and fellow researcher Dov Sax decided to test that theory by studying the world's far-flung ... | |
 Arctic ice on the verge of another all-time low 9 hours ago | User rating: 3 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Following last summer's record minimum ice cover in the Arctic, current observations from ESA's Envisat satellite suggest that the extent of polar sea-ice may again shrink to a level very close to that of ... | |
Student study unmasks sushi scandal in New York August 23, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 27 vote(s)
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A fourth of the fish for sale in New York City markets and sushi restaurants is mislabeled, a study launched by two high school students has found. | |
Nano-sized 'trojan horse' to aid nutrition August 25, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 15 vote(s)
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Researchers from Monash University have designed a nano-sized "trojan horse" particle to ensure healing antioxidants can be better absorbed by the human body. | |
OU researchers developing new tool to detect cancer August 26, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
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Early cancer detection can significantly improve survival rates. Current diagnostic tests often fail to detect cancer in the earliest stages and at the same time expose a patient to the harmful effects of radiation. Led by ... | |
 Scientists reveal effects of quantum 'traffic jam' in high-temperature superconductors August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 30 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, in collaboration with colleagues at Cornell University, Tokyo University, the University of California, Berkeley, ... | |
 Big step in tiny technology August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 36 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A crucial step in developing minuscule structures with application potential in sophisticated sensors, catalysis, and nanoelectronics has been developed by Scottish researchers. | |
 Microsoft's newest browser may block ads August 27, 2008 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 19 vote(s)
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(AP) -- The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace. Companies that sell advertisements online - including Microsoft - can electronically ... | |
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