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German scientists produce first Bose-Einstein condensate with calcium atoms

Sep 22, 2009 | 4.9 / 5 (9) | 0

Physicists at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (Germany) have succeeded in producing a Bose-Einstein condensate from the alkaline earth element calcium. The use of alkaline earth atoms creates new ...

More than meets the eye: New blue light nanocrystals

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

Jul 21, 2009 | 4.6 / 5 (7) | 1

Berkeley Lab researchers have produced non-toxic magnesium oxide nanocrystals that efficiently emit blue light and could also play a role in long-term storage of carbon dioxide, a potential means of tempering ...

Can alkaline earth metals be used in quantum computing?

Physics / General Physics

Nov 14, 2008 | 4.9 / 5 (19) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- "There are a number of different proposals for quantum computing," Andrew Daley tells PhysOrg.com. "These include solid state or semiconductor as well as atomic and molecular systems. We are considering atomic ...

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Geeky 'tweeters' to report on space shuttle launch

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

9 hours ago | not rated yet | 0

(AP) -- Fingers will be flying when space shuttle Atlantis blasts off Monday: About 100 of NASA's geekiest fans will be on hand, pecking away at iPhones, BlackBerrys, laptops and other Twittering gadgets.

Warmer means windier on world's biggest lake

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

9 hours ago | 3.3 / 5 (3) | 0

Rising water temperatures are kicking up more powerful winds on Lake Superior, with consequences for currents, biological cycles, pollution and more on the world's largest lake and its smaller brethren.

Aircraft that can see for themselves (w/ Video)

Technology / Engineering

Nov 14, 2009 | 4.6 / 5 (9) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Australian researchers have made two important advances in the development of unmanned aircraft capable of seeing for themselves as they fly fast and low over dangerous terrain.

Security heightened ahead of Ubisoft's 'Avatar' game release

Technology / Software

Nov 13, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (2) | 0

Security cameras in hallways, double locked doors and strict confidentiality clauses, Ubisoft employees are working in a veritable bunker in downtown Montreal to create their latest 3D video game.

First view of Earth as Rosetta approaches home

Rosetta sees a living planet

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 13, 2009 | 5 / 5 (3) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Images and data taken just before closest approach were downloaded this morning, and they show the lights of North America in the night and a glowing Southern Hemisphere.

You're being followed: Scientists track movement of living things

Biology / Plants & Animals

Nov 13, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Almost 24 centuries after the Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote his book, "On the Movement of Animals," modern scientists are still struggling to understand how, why, when and where living creatures move.

Goddard Team Develops New Carriers for ISS

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 13, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

In a partnership that exemplifies the One NASA theme, Goddard Space Flight Center engineers teamed up with the External Payloads Group at Johnson Space Center and the ISS Payload Ground Processing support ...

LCROSS Impact Data Indicates Water on Moon

LCROSS Impact Finds Water on the Moon

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 13, 2009 | 4.9 / 5 (28) | 13

(PhysOrg.com) -- The argument that the moon is a dry, desolate place no longer holds water. Secrets the moon has been holding, for perhaps billions of years, are now being revealed to the delight of scientists ...

Rosetta bound for outer Solar System after final Earth swingby (w/ Video)

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 13, 2009 | 4.9 / 5 (7) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- This morning, mission controllers confirmed that ESA’s comet chaser Rosetta had swung by Earth at 8:45 CET as planned, skimming past our planet to pick up a gravitational boost for an epic ...