(Phys.org)—A University of Alberta researcher's examination of fossilized dinosaur tail bones has led to a breakthrough finding: some feathered dinosaurs used tail plumage to attract mates, much like modern-day peacocks ...
Archaeology
Jan 16, 2013
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(Phys.org)—In a case of the Goldilocks story retold at the molecular level, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Northwestern University have discovered a new path to the development ...
Materials Science
Jan 16, 2013
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The owner of the world's largest online poker website wants to add a brick-and-mortar casino to its portfolio.
Business
Jan 16, 2013
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Human hair is a complex, multi-layered material, the composition of which is only partly established. Hair fibers are sheathed in a thin protective coating called the epicuticle, but despite its industrial importance—the ...
Materials Science
Jan 16, 2013
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As funeral services were held for Internet activist Aaron Swartz, the debate intensified over what some called a "draconian" US computer crime law used by allegedly overzealous prosecutors.
Internet
Jan 16, 2013
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The European Commission hinted on Wednesday that it could ban several insecticides, some made by German chemicals giant Bayer, after scientists found disturbing evidence of harm to bees.
Ecology
Jan 16, 2013
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A sanctuary for bears rescued from the Asian bile trade which has been at the centre of a high-profile land dispute has been spared eviction by Vietnam's government, its director said.
Ecology
Jan 16, 2013
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Facebook has unveiled a new search tool that gives users a chance to sift through the photos, places and other information available on the site—all through the lens of their social connections.
Internet
Jan 16, 2013
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The share of renewables in the global energy mix has increased over the past decade to more than 15 percent but doubts remain over whether a 2030 target of 30 percent is achievable, delegates to an international conference ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 16, 2013
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Optical fibers are rapidly replacing electrical wires as the primary medium for sending digital information over long distances. Without suffering from interference, pulses of light travelling along these thin strands of ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 16, 2013
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