News tagged with earthy
New findings on Mother Earth's earthy scent
Jul 21, 2008 |
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That evocative "earthy" scent of the soil returning to life in spring — and nasty earthy tastes and odors in fish and drinking water — actually results from two substances released by soil bacteria. Researchers in Rhode Island ...
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Older filters, fresher water
Nov 26, 2007 |
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Scientists in Australia have discovered that the older the water filter the better when it comes to reducing the off-putting earthy taste of some tap water. Writing in the Inderscience publication International Journal of ...
Sniffing out uses for the 'electronic nose'
Mar 10, 2008 |
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Despite 25 years of research, development of an “electronic nose” even approaching the capabilities of the human sniffer remains a dream, chemists in Germany conclude in an overview on the topic. Their review of R&D on digital ...
Toward designer bourbon whiskeys with custom-tailored aromas
Jul 28, 2008 |
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In the latest chapter in a 40-year scientific quest to unravel the flavor and aroma secrets of the world's whiskeys, scientists in Germany are reporting discovery of key substances responsible for the distinctive ...
Will Twitter boost users' taste for coffee brand?
May 20, 2009 |
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The 150-year-old coffee brand has tapped into new technology to market itself.
New Jupiter Mouse Accelerometer: Less, But Better
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Nov 10, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Actbrise Electronics embraces form and function in creating the Jupiter Mouse. The round wooden mouse is made from Chinese Flowering Ash located in the countryside of Gunma Prefecture in ...
Pedal pusher: Engineering professor, students plan citywide bike paths
Dec 05, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- An earthy mobile of cyclists hangs above Peter Furth’s office computer. A gift from his children, the dangling artifact originates from an African country where bikes are a primary mode of ...
Boring Star May Mean Livelier Planet, Astronomer Says
Jun 09, 2007 |
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“Boring” light from red dwarf star Gliese 581 means better odds for extraterrestrial life in that planetary system, according to University of British Columbia astronomer Jaymie Matthews.
Researcher find that retail display fixtures can affect consumer perceptions of products
Oct 15, 2008 |
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In virtually all stores, consumers view products on display fixtures that are presumed to be of little consequence. Yet, suppose that you were shopping for a set of trendy new coffee mugs and noticed some on a nearby table ...
In Search of Interstellar Dragon Fire
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 20, 2007 |
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Ancient explorers set sail expecting to encounter dragons on the world's unknown oceans. NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft are searching for dragons of a different sort as they enter the boundary of our solar ...
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