Survey reveals Floridians value water, but not 'all in' on conservation
Floridians value water, almost as much as they value money and their health—just don't ask them to time themselves in the shower.
Environment
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Targeting cancer cells with nanoparticles
Scientists have discovered that a polymer can provide a key to get into tumors: Prof. Prasad Shastri, Director of the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry and core member of the cluster of excellence BIOSS Centre for Biological ...
Bio & Medicine
Feb 11, 2014
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Mystery of bottle gourd migration to Americas solved
(Phys.org) —A team with members from several institutions in the U.S. has finally set to rest the mystery of how the bottle gourd found its way to the Americas. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Fine-tuning a rainbow of colors at the nanoscale
(Phys.org) —TVs, image sensors, iPads, digital cameras and other modern devices use filters to display the breadth of colors available in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Nanophysics
Feb 11, 2014
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Mechanical engineer investigates passive cooling system for microelectronics
On a cold February day, heat is a good thing, but not when it comes to electronics. Assistant professor Gregory Michna of the SDSU Mechanical Engineering Department is developing a means of cooling laptops and portable electronic ...
Engineering
Feb 11, 2014
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Study touts success of married couples who met on social networking sites
(Phys.org) —Those searching for love on Valentine's Day might want to amp up their Facebook friend requests.
Social Sciences
Feb 11, 2014
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In-orbit validation of Galileo achieved
(Phys.org) —The in-orbit validation of Galileo has been achieved: Europe now has the operational nucleus of its own satellite navigation constellation in place – the world's first civil-owned and operated satnav system.
Space Exploration
Feb 11, 2014
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Gaming the classroom: Teaching style motivates, engages
Writing a blog comparing Socrates to Steve Jobs.
Social Sciences
Feb 11, 2014
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Heat and pressure treatment may affect allergenic proteins in peanuts
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their colleagues found that when they applied heat and pressure to roasted peanuts, there was a significantly reduced allergic reaction from the proteins in these peanuts.
Biochemistry
Feb 11, 2014
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Study shows flowers powered the woolly mammoth
The Ice Age home of the woolly mammoth was carpeted in a sea of flowers that nourished the mega-beasts tens of thousands of years ago, according to new University of Alberta research.
Plants & Animals
Feb 11, 2014
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