World-first research will save koalas
The "holy grail" for understanding how and why koalas respond to infectious diseases has been uncovered in an Australian-led, world-first genome mapping project.
Apr 09, 2013
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Apr 09, 2013
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Research demonstrates why going green is good chemistry
Shaken, not stirred, is the essence of new research that's showing promise in creating the chemical reactions necessary for industries such as pharmaceutical companies, but eliminating the resulting waste from traditional ...
Apr 08, 2013
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Researchers propose new mechanism for cell membrane fission
A study led by the Membrane Nanomechanics group of the Biophysics Unit of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has made it possible to characterise the functioning of a protein responsible for cell membrane splitting. ...
Apr 08, 2013
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New materials offer solutions to energy production challenges
New materials will have a central role in many of the energy applications of the future. For instance, inexpensive and environmentally friendly thermoelectric materials will be capable of converting waste ...
Apr 08, 2013
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Microalgae produce more oil faster for energy, food or products
Scientists today described technology that accelerates microalgae's ability to produce many different types of renewable oils for fuels, chemicals, foods and personal-care products within days using standard industrial fermentation. ...
Apr 07, 2013
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Exhaled breath carries a 'breathprint' unique to each individual, study shows
Swiss researchers could show that exhaled human breath contains a characteristic molecular "fingerprint". The scientists want to use this finding to diagnose diseases based on the chemical analysis of patient's exhaled breath, ...
Apr 03, 2013
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Sea hares outsmart peckish lobsters with sticky opaline
Sea hares are not the favourite food choice of many marine inhabitants, and it's easy to see why when you find out about the chemical weapons they employ when provoked – namely, two unpalatable secretions, ink and opaline, ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Making living matter programmable
Thirty years ago, the future lay in programming computers. Today, it's programming cells.
Mar 27, 2013
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Microstructures made of adjoining semiconductor disks could lead to powerful nanoscale sensors
Many users of microwave ovens have had the frightening experience of leaving a fork, crumpled piece of aluminum foil or some other pointy metal item inside the cooking chamber. The sharp metal object acts ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Mars rover back in action after computer problems
The Mars rover Curiosity is humming again after being sidelined by back-to-back computer problems.
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.
Mar 25, 2013
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Scientist develops a multi-purpose wonder material to tackle environmental challenges
A new wonder material that can generate hydrogen, produce clean water and even create energy.
Mar 20, 2013
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New calibration free system for monitoring blood sugar levels
(Phys.org) —Chemists at the University of Bath have developed a new system to monitor levels of blood glucose, which could in the future help save the lives of patients in intensive care.
Mar 20, 2013
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Sluggish year for Germany's key chemical sector
Germany's chemicals sector complained Wednesday that business got off to a sluggish start this year, but it has not given up hope for a recovery in demand later.
May 15, 2013
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Satirical US news site The Onion apparently hacked by Syrians
The Twitter feed of satirical US news website The Onion was hacked Monday by a Syrian group aiming to inject its own sardonic spin on the deadly conflict.
May 06, 2013
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