Archive: 01/23/2006
Single molecule motor inspired by natural energy conversion
A single molecule working as the nano scale version of the steam engine: that’s the molecular motor developed by a group of UT scientists led by prof. Julius Vancso of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. ...
Jan 23, 2006 |
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Networking computers to help combat disease
Last year there were about 350-500 million infections and approximately 1.3 million deaths due to malaria, mainly in the tropics. Malaria is spread by female mosquitoes, which carry protozoan parasites called ...
Jan 23, 2006 |
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Predicting the weather on Titan?
Using recent Cassini, Huygens and Earth-based observations, scientists have been able to create a computer model which explains the formation of several types of ethane and methane clouds on Titan.
Jan 23, 2006 |
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Researchers develop pollution-busting plants to clean up contaminated land
Scientists at the University of York have played a crucial role in developing a way of using plants to clean up land contaminated by explosives.
Jan 23, 2006 |
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Metal atom dictates the structure: new concept for the construction of enzyme inhibitors
Complex natural products usually adopt precisely defined spatial structures that are of critical importance to their biological function. A substrate must fit precisely into the “pocket” of an enzyme in order to be converted. ...
Jan 23, 2006 |
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Festoons And Ferric Sulfate Salts Keep Rovers Occupied
Good stuff is happening on both sides of the planet. At Meridiani, the main source of excitement continues to be the festoons. The low-light imaging we've been doing is great for bringing this stuff out, and we've come to ...
Jan 23, 2006 |
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ISRO To Launch Indigenous Cryogenic Engine This Year
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said it will launch its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with a home-grown cryogenic engine by this year-end, reports PTI.
Jan 23, 2006 |
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Earthquakes Kill Nearly 90,000 In 2005
Although there were fewer deaths worldwide in 2005 due to earthquakes, more than 89,353 casualties were reported, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and confirmed by the United Nations Office for Coordination ...
Jan 23, 2006 |
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