Team applies new theory to learn how and why cells differentiate
How does a stem cell decide what path to take? In a way, it's up to the wisdom of the crowd.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 16, 2014
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Researchers create better methods to detect E. coli
Kansas State University diagnosticians are helping the cattle industry save millions of dollars each year by developing earlier and accurate detection of E. coli.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 16, 2014
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Controlling ragweed pollen in Detroit: A no-mow solution for Motown?
When it comes to controlling hay fever-triggering ragweed plants on Detroit vacant lots, occasional mowing is worse than no mowing at all, and promoting reforestation might be the best solution.
Ecology
Jun 16, 2014
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Explained: How does a soccer ball swerve?
It happens every four years: The World Cup begins and some of the world's most skilled players carefully line up free kicks, take aim—and shoot way over the goal. The players are all trying to bend the ball into a top corner ...
General Physics
Jun 16, 2014
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BlackBerry announces new messaging security
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry announced Monday the release of new "enhanced security" for its popular BBM messaging, aiming to win back corporate users with high security needs such as banks.
Security
Jun 16, 2014
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Discovery of a bud-break gene could lead to trees adapted for a changing climate
Scientists have confirmed the function of a gene that controls the awakening of trees from winter dormancy, a critical factor in their ability to adjust to environmental changes associated with climate change.
Ecology
Jun 16, 2014
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How the world watches the World Cup on TV, online
Television and online rights for sporting events are typically sold by territory. For the World Cup, that means U.S. viewers are limited to what's available through U.S. television networks ABC, ESPN and Univision.
Telecom
Jun 16, 2014
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Hubble to begin search beyond Pluto for a New Horizons mission target
(Phys.org) —After careful consideration and analysis, the Hubble Space Telescope Time Allocation Committee has recommended using Hubble to search for an object the Pluto-bound NASA New Horizons mission could visit after ...
Astronomy
Jun 16, 2014
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Tech giants seek to halt overseas snooping by US
Microsoft Corp. and four other large American technology companies are using a Manhattan court case to draw a line in the cloud, saying the U.S. government has no right to seize computer data stored outside the country.
Security
Jun 16, 2014
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Researchers use virus to reveal nanopore physics
Nanopores may one day lead a revolution in DNA sequencing. By sliding DNA molecules one at a time through tiny holes in a thin membrane, it may be possible to decode long stretches of DNA at lightning speeds. Scientists, ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 16, 2014
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