News tagged with research department
Nanotech cotton opens up new possibilities for the fiber -- and its fans
Cotton is going high-tech in New Orleans, La., where a team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists is continuing a long tradition of innovative research on the prized natural fiber.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Anonymous, loose-knit group of 'hacktivists'
Anonymous, which briefly knocked the FBI and Justice Department websites offline in retaliation for the US shutdown of file-sharing site Megaupload, is a shadowy group of international hackers with no central ...
Jan 20, 2012 |
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Accelerating adoption of agricultural technology
Research shows that it takes about eight years from the time public research funds are invested in technology development to the time the technology is first implemented. In the agricultural sector it can ...
Dec 12, 2011 |
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First-of-its-kind search engine will speed materials research
Researchers from the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) jointly launched today a groundbreaking new online tool called the ...
Nov 03, 2011 |
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Next-generation charging technology for environmentally friendly vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicles represent a new direction for environmentally friendly transportation. Unfortunately, plug-in electric cars are currently grid-tie power electronics that can require large quantities ...
Oct 28, 2011 |
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Cyber workshop at Sandia Labs seeks potential responses to cyberattacks
Among other dubious achievements, hackers have stolen identities, broken into bank accounts and breached computer systems of military contractors. They could conceivably interrupt water or electricity service to targeted ...
Oct 26, 2011 |
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New scientist tackles complexity of growing zebra chip disease
The complexity of the zebra chip disease of potatoes, a vector-borne disease that is a growing industry concern recently drew Dr. Arash Rashed to the program directed by Dr. Charlie Rush, AgriLife Research plant pathologist.
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Crystals detect threats to national security
Using a crystal ball to protect homeland security might seem far-fetched, but researchers at Wake Forest University and Fisk University have partnered to develop crystals that can be used to detect nuclear threats, radioactive ...
Jul 15, 2011 |
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Research explains brand reputation's key role in a store-within-a-store
With the concept of a store-within-a-store growing across the country, a Kansas State University researcher's work shows the increasing importance of brand reputation and its strong role in governing decisions.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Sep 23, 2010 |
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Feds appeal order blocking stem cell research
(AP) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday asked a federal judge to lift a restraining order that it says could undercut federally funded embryonic stem cell research.
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Obama administration to appeal stemcell research ruling
The US Justice Department said Tuesday it will appeal as early as this week a judge's decision to block federal funding for stemcell research.
Aug 24, 2010 |
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Software's take on the light bulb joke
(PhysOrg.com) -- It takes five men to change a light bulb*, even more to pack a shipping crate. After all, filling space is very hard. But a European project has developed tools to optimise packing problems ...
Mar 12, 2010 |
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