http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting. Their study, which involves use of a gold-based solder, or sealing material, appears in the journal ACS Nano. http://phys.org/news287221638.html Nanotechnology Wed, 08 May 2013 09:10:05 EST news287221638 Online retailers Walmart.com and Amazon.com are looking to extend their reach by putting delivery lockers in drugstores and convenience stores, and in chain stores like Staples, to meet customers' demands for faster access to online orders. http://phys.org/news284369483.html Technology Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:40:01 EST news284369483 (AP)—Monsanto reported Wednesday that its income increased 22 percent in the agriculture products company's second quarter on strong sales of biotech seeds, particularly in Brazil and other emerging markets. http://phys.org/news284207019.html Technology Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:23:45 EST news284207019 Keepers at an Australian wildlife park said they were concerned and baffled at the theft of an emu in a night raid, saying it would be frightened and possibly injured. http://phys.org/news279951818.html Biology Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:26:07 EST news279951818 (Phys.org)—Given the curiosity and novelty factors, if not utility, of 3-D printers. was it not just a matter of time? A speeded-up trend is in the works of getting 3-D printing into the hands of all consumers, from agency creatives to industrial product designers, to architects, to health professionals, to students, to gift-givers with a sense of flair and humor. 3-D printing is coming to Staples. A partnership between Staples Printing Systems Division and Mcor Technologies has resulted in the launch of a 3-D printing service, "Staples Easy 3D." http://phys.org/news273737458.html Technology Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:30:01 EST news273737458 (AP)—Staples is speeding up the closure of about 15 of its U.S. stores and plans to close 45 stores and some delivery businesses in Europe. http://phys.org/news267799111.html Technology Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:38:52 EST news267799111 The new Kindle Fire HD may not stir you to pass along your old iPad as a hand-me-down. But if you own an earlier small tablet running on Android or another operating system, or even last year's original Kindle Fire, you'll want to take a close look. http://phys.org/news267768983.html Electronics Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:20:01 EST news267768983 From annual flu shots to childhood immunizations, needle injections are among the least popular staples of medical care. Though various techniques have been developed in hopes of taking the "ouch" out of injections, hypodermic needles are still the first choice for ease-of-use, precision, and control. http://phys.org/news266756504.html Physics Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:02:11 EST news266756504 Ever tried to paint on top of silicone? After a few hours, the paint will peel off. Annoying. Silicone is a so-called low surface energy polymer, well known from flexible baking forms: A synthetic material that has an extremely low adhesion or "stickiness". Teflon is similarly non-sticky and well known from frying pans. Researchers of Kiel University (Germany) have now developed the first technology which is capable of joining these two "unjoinable" materials. The technology applies passive nano-scaled crystal linkers as internal staples. The nano staples open up solutions to a large number of technical challenges, for example in medical engineering. http://phys.org/news265281591.html Nanotechnology Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:19:57 EST news265281591 (Phys.org) -- A team of scientists has made a novel discovery that could provide a new strategy for controlling armyworms and other insect crop pests around the globe. http://phys.org/news260007880.html Biology Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:25:03 EST news260007880 A newly published genetic sequence and map of foxtail millet, a close relative of switchgrass and an important food crop in Asia, is giving scientists working to increase biofuel and crop yields a powerful new tool. http://phys.org/news257797764.html Biology Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:29:30 EST news257797764 (Phys.org) -- Can organic agriculture feed the world? http://phys.org/news254576380.html Biology Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:00:03 EST news254576380 (AP) -- Baseball is back, which means die-hard fans like me are hungry for updates and highlights when we're not near our televisions or computers. http://phys.org/news253988547.html Technology Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:22:34 EST news253988547 The table has been set, the wine has been poured and the Christmas turkey is brought out for everyone's approval. http://phys.org/news243715413.html Other Sciences Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:45:04 EST news243715413 Satellite views of the Midwestern United States show that ozone levels above 50 parts per billion (ppb) along the ground could reduce soybean yields by at least 10 percent, costing more than $1 billion in lost crop production, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. http://phys.org/news233850436.html Space & Earth Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:27:27 EST news233850436 Staples will begin selling Amazon's Kindle electronic book reader this year, making the US office supply chain the second brick-and-mortar store to offer the device. http://phys.org/news202483781.html Electronics Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:40:01 EST news202483781 In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in Chicago, researchers will present findings that there were less complications for women, after having a cesarean delivery, if sutures were used instead of staples to close the wound. http://phys.org/news184483125.html Medicine & Health Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:50:05 EST news184483125