News tagged with hummer
Hummer owners claim moral high ground to excuse overconsumption
Hummer drivers believe they are defending America's frontier lifestyle against anti-American critics, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2009 |
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A Hummer That Gets 100 MPG?
(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the more interesting vehicles unveiled at the the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit is an electric Hummer that gets, according to its developer Raser Technologies, ...
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Availability of hydrogen controls chemical structure of graphene oxide
A new study shows that the availability of hydrogen plays a significant role in determining the chemical and structural makeup of graphene oxide, a material that has potential uses in nano-electronics, nano-electromechanical ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
May 22, 2012 |
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Droid Razr Maxx's longevity tops Galaxy Note's stylus
With so many Android smartphones on the market these days, many sporting quite similar screen sizes and underlying technical specs, manufacturers are having to find new ways to differentiate their products.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 16, 2012 |
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Researchers develop new way to oxidize graphene: A step toward better electronics
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new method for chemically altering graphene, a development that could be a step toward the creation of faster, thinner, flexible electronics.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Feb 19, 2012 |
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In reminder of '90s, LinkedIn has big first day
(AP) -- There was an unmistakable echo of the dot-com boom Thursday on Wall Street. LinkedIn, a trailblazer in the online networking craze, went public with a roaring stock offering. Within minutes, shares ...
May 20, 2011 |
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Where birds fly offers clues to man
Each December a hardy flock of birdwatchers scatters across Mecklenburg County in North Carolina for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, which has tracked bird movements for more than a century.
May 11, 2011 |
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World's blueberries protected in unique, living collection
Familiar blueberries and their lesser-known wild relatives are safeguarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and curators at America's official blueberry genebank. The plants, collected from throughout the ...
May 05, 2011 |
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Big and mean seems to beat small and green, at least among ants
(PhysOrg.com) -- Small ants may use fewer resources, but energy-hogging big ants tend to win evolution's turf wars, according to a study by Yale scientists.
Mar 02, 2011 |
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Spice and dye point toward better treatment for traumatic brain injuries
An old Indian spice and a dye whose cousin makes sports drinks blue are pointing scientists toward better treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 18, 2011 |
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No left turn: 'Superstreet' traffic design improves travel time, safety
The so-called "superstreet" traffic design results in significantly faster travel times, and leads to a drastic reduction in automobile collisions and injuries, according to North Carolina State University ...
Jan 10, 2011 |
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Preventing biker's road rash with high-tech space material
A French company has found business success by blending high-tech fibers used in ESA space mission with old-fashioned denim to create comfortable, stylish protective gear for bikers.
Dec 22, 2010 |
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