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Studying the 'mountains' and 'starquakes' that develop on neutron stars

(PhysOrg.com) -- Neutron stars have the potential to play an important role in understanding some of the mysteries of the universe. One of factors that could help lead to an understanding of gravitational waves and the mechanisms ...

Physics / General Physics

created May 26, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (14) | comments 1 feature




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Climate change to increase tropical disease range

According to climate modelling for 2050, northern sections of WA could present ideal conditions for dengue fever.

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Engineers find inspiration for new materials in Piranha-proof armor

(PhysOrg.com) -- It’s a matchup worthy of a late-night cable movie: put a school of starving piranha and a 300-pound fish together, and who comes out the winner?

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Deadly bird parasite evolves at exceptionally fast rate

A new study of a devastating bird disease that spread from poultry to house finches in the mid-1990s reveals that the bacteria responsible for the disease evolves at an exceptionally fast rate. What's more, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

The iPhone's Siri doesn't seem so smart in Scotland

D'ye want me tae spaek more clearly, Siri? Aye, ye would.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A spider web's strength lies in more than its silk

While researchers have long known of the incredible strength of spider silk, the robust nature of the tiny filaments cannot alone explain how webs survive multiple tears and winds that exceed hurricane strength.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pharma's niche focus spurs US aid for antibiotics

(AP) -- The pharmaceutical industry won approval to market a record number of new drugs for rare diseases last year, as a combination of scientific innovation and business opportunity spurred new treatments for diseases ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bacterial toxin may play important role in acute, chronic urinary tract infections

Researchers from the University of Utah have identified a process by which the most common types of urinary tract infection-causing bacteria are able to trigger bladder cell shedding and disable immune responses. According ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

The great gas hydrate escape

For some time, researchers have explored flammable ice for low-carbon or alternative fuel or as a place to store carbon dioxide. Now, a computer analysis of the ice and gas compound, known as a gas hydrate, ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Prehistoric predators with supersized teeth had beefier arm bones

The toothiest prehistoric predators also had beefier arm bones, according to results of a study published today in the journal Paleobiology.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Review: 'W.E.L.D.E.R.' leads parade of iPad gems

So you just got an iPad for Christmas. You already have all the essentials loaded - Facebook, Twitter, iBooks, whatever news app you prefer.

Technology / Software

created Dec 29, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1


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