Ultra-precision positioning
A novel rotary actuator provides greater torque, accuracy, and speed.
Engineering
Mar 25, 2013
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Surprises in the South polar vortex in Venus' atmosphere
Spanish astronomers with the UPV/EHU's Planetary Science Group have published, online in the journal Nature Geoscience, a study of the atmospheric vortex of the south pole of Venus, a huge whirlwind the size of Europe. In ...
Space Exploration
Mar 25, 2013
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The genomes of peregrine and saker falcons throw lights on evolution of a predatory lifestyle
In a collaborative study published online in Nature Genetics, researchers from Cardiff University, BGI, International Wildlife Consultants, Ltd., and Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, have completed the genome sequencing and analysis ...
Biotechnology
Mar 25, 2013
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Global companies beware: Rude customer treatment depends on culture
A new UBC study reveals that North American service workers are more likely to sabotage rude customers, while Chinese react by disengaging from customer service altogether.
Economics & Business
Mar 25, 2013
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How school report cards can backfire
In the wake of President Obama's "college scorecard," new research finds that government attempts to grade educational institutions can backfire when done for political or policy purposes.
Social Sciences
Mar 25, 2013
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Businesses increase revenue with social media
Researchers at Aalto University, the University at Buffalo, and Texas A&M University have proven a link between customers' use of social media and higher revenue.
Economics & Business
Mar 25, 2013
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Magnetic soliton: Nano-droplet discovery presents opportunities for telecommunications
A Swedish research team has successfully created a magnetic soliton – a spin torque-generated nano-droplet that could lead to technological innovation in such areas as mobile telecommunications.
General Physics
Mar 25, 2013
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Ash from refuse could become hydrogen gas
Every year, millions of tons of environmentally harmful ash is produced worldwide, and is mostly dumped in landfill sites or, in some countries, used as construction material. The ash is what is left when rubbish has been ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 25, 2013
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Women put up with more bad behaviour at work, respond by working harder, study finds
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of New England has found women experience more rude and disrespectful behaviour in the workplace, but they tolerated it by working harder.
Social Sciences
Mar 25, 2013
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Curiosity is back! Snapping fresh Martian vistas
Curiosity is back! After a multi week hiatus forced by a computer memory glitch, NASA's mega rover is back to full operation.
Space Exploration
Mar 25, 2013
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