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Observing the Quantum Hall Effect in 'Real' Space

Physics / General Physics

created Jan 12, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (14) | comments 5

(PhysOrg.com) -- When water transforms into steam, or magnetized iron changes to demagnetized iron, Katsushi Hashimoto explains to PhysOrg.com, a phase transition is taking place: “Classical phase transitions…often share ...





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Underwater robot probes depths for Istanbul quake clues

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

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A state-of-the-art underwater robot called BOB may hold the key to protecting millions of people around Turkey's biggest city against a massive earthquake scientists say is all but inevitable.


Aircraft that can see for themselves

Aircraft that can see for themselves (w/ Video)

Technology / Engineering

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(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.


Thoughtful words help couples stay fighting fit

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

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Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system.


'Cross-talk' mechanism contributes to colorectal cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health have identified a molecular mechanism that allows two powerful signaling pathways to interact and begin a process leading to colorectal ...


Researchers find two units of umbilical cord blood reduce risk of leukemia recurrence

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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A new study from the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota shows that patients who have acute leukemia and are transplanted with two units of umbilical cord blood (UCB) have significantly reduced risk of the disease ...


Study reveals why certain drug combinations backfire

Chemistry / Biochemistry

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Combination drug therapy has become a staple for treating many infections. For instance, doctors treat extensively drug resistant forms of tuberculosis with one drug that breaks down the pathogen's protective barriers and ...


Shape perception in brain develops by itself

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

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Despite minimal exposure to the regular geometric objects found in developed countries, African tribal people perceive shapes as well as westerners, according to a new study.


When preschoolers ask questions, they want explanations

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

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Curiosity plays a big part in preschoolers' lives. A new study that explored why young children ask so many "why" questions concludes that children are motivated by a desire for explanation.


Retailers Expect a Grinch-like Christmas, Says UB Retail Expert

Other Sciences / Economics

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Unfortunately for retailers, the Grinch will be pushing the shopping cart again this holiday season, says Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research in the University at Buffalo School of ...


Study: Can meditation sharpen our attention?

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests that people can train their minds to stay focused.



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