No more bubbles when boiling water
(Phys.org)—The research, which is the first of its kind, has identified a specially engineered steel surface that allows liquids to boil without bubbling.
Sep 13, 2012
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Single electron reader opens path for quantum computing
Researchers from University of New South Wales (Australia), University of Melbourne (Australia), and Aalto University (Finland) have succeeded in demonstrating a high-fidelity detection scheme for the magnetic ...
Sep 27, 2010
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Discovery paves the way for ultra fast high resolution imaging in real time
(Phys.org) —Ultrafast high-resolution imaging in real time could be a reality with a new research discovery led by the University of Melbourne.
Apr 18, 2013
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Big Bang theory challenged by big chill
(Phys.org) -- The start of the Universe should be modeled not as a Big Bang but more like water freezing into ice, according to a team of theoretical physicists at the University of Melbourne and RMIT University.
Aug 20, 2012
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Massive energy cost hidden in wireless cloud boom
(Phys.org) —Insatiable demand for popular online applications on the go has created a sustainability time bomb for cloud services, according to Australian research published this week.
Apr 11, 2013
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Scientists crack the spiders' web code
(PhysOrg.com) -- Decorative white silk crosses are an ingenious tactic used by orb-weaving spiders to protect their webs from damage, a new study from the University of Melbourne has revealed.
May 31, 2011
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Ice age extinction shaped Australian plant diversity, study finds
Bird color variations speed up evolution: research
Capturing carbon with clever trapdoors, implications for natural gas purification
(Phys.org)—University of Melbourne Engineers have developed a novel method of collecting and storing carbon dioxide that will reduce the cost of separating and storing carbon dioxide.
Nov 07, 2012
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Australian voters are dissatisfied, distrustful and disengaged, report finds
An independent national poll has found Australian politicians have failed to engage or build a sense of trust with voters just months out from the federal election.
May 06, 2013
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Fighting disease from within the mosquito: New techniques to help halt the spread of disease
(Phys.org) —Scientists have revealed a new technique to introduce disease-blocking bacteria into mosquitoes, with promising results that may halt the spread of diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and ...
Apr 10, 2013
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Low-pitched song indicates fairy-wren size
A male fairy-wren's low pitch song indicates body size, a new international study has shown.
Feb 20, 2013
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Extreme 'housework' cuts the life span of female Komodo Dragons
Extreme 'housework' cuts the life span of female Komodo Dragons
Oct 17, 2012
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'Dinosaur bends' caused by prolonged diving
(Phys.org) -- A recent study identified bone deformities on the fossilized remains of Ichthyosarians, which were giant dolphin-like reptiles that first appeared about 245 million years ago.
Aug 16, 2012
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Ant colonies remember rivals' odor and compete like sports fans
A new study led by the University of Melbourne has shown that weaver ants share a collective memory for the odour of ants in rival nests, and use the information to identify them and compete, similar to how sports fans know ...
Feb 21, 2012
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