(Phys.org) -- For over a decade astronomers have been probing a region of the northern sky, not far from the handle of the Big Dipper, that is relatively free of bright stars and the diffuse glow of the Milky Way. The scientists ...
Astronomy
Jun 26, 2012
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The death of Lonesome George came as a shock to the caretakers who had come to know the 100-year-old giant tortoise, the last survivor of a subspecies decimated by pirates more than a century ago.
Plants & Animals
Jun 26, 2012
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India is set to release an upgrade of its ultra-low-cost computer tablet, the 40-dollar "Aakash-2", after the first edition was criticised for its quality and distribution.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 26, 2012
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(AP) — Hackers broke into a prominent Russian opposition leader's Twitter and email accounts, sending his followers abusive messages.
Internet
Jun 26, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Daniel Novy and V. Michael Bove of MIT's Media Lab have developed a new way to create a more immersive viewing experience for movie watching or even game playing. Called "Infinity-By-Nine" the system consists ...
Cooling systems that use a liquid that changes phase — such as water boiling on a surface — can play an important part in many developing technologies, including advanced microchips and concentrated solar-power ...
Nanophysics
Jun 26, 2012
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Using lotus leaves and tea tree oil researchers at Swinburne University of Technology are working to prevent infection and improve outcomes for people requiring medical implants, such as hip replacements.
Materials Science
Jun 26, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- A new high-tech method for imaging the electric fields of atoms could lead to advances in areas as diverse as data storage, solar cells and batteries.
General Physics
Jun 26, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- The origins of the El Niño climatic events that usually bring extended hot, dry conditions to much of Australia are detectable up to 18 months beforehand, a new study has found.
Earth Sciences
Jun 26, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- A team of UCLA researchers has created the most powerful high-performance nanoscale microwave oscillators in the world, a development that could lead to cheaper, more energy-efficient mobile communication devices ...
Nanophysics
Jun 26, 2012
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