Hubble spots a peculiar compact Blue Dwarf Galaxy
(Phys.org)—The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope captured an impressive image of the irregular galaxy NGC 5253.
Astronomy
Dec 3, 2012
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'SSKEP,' highly accurate, high-speed skin analyzing technology
Sony Corporation today announced the development of "SSKEP (Smart Skin Evaluation Program), " a highly accurate, high speed technology for analyzing various elements of the skin, including texture, blemishes, pores, brightness ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 3, 2012
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A pathway to bypass DNA lesions in the replication process is experimentally shown
DNA lesions are really common —about one million individual molecular lesions per cell per day— because its long strands usually have one missing base or are damaged. These lesions can stall the DNA replication process, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 3, 2012
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Sender of first text message 'amazed' 20 years on
The British software engineer who sent the world's first text message 20 years ago said on Monday that he is amazed at how the technology has developed.
Telecom
Dec 3, 2012
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Team uses fractal geometry to build lighter structures
(Phys.org)—A team made up of members from several European countries has published a paper in Physical Review Letters describing a technique they've developed for using fractal geometry to build structures that maintain ...
'Self-cleaning' membrane for implantable glucose sensors developed
(Phys.org)—An implantable sensor that allows diabetics to more effectively monitor their blood-sugar levels is a step closer to reality, thanks to a researcher at Texas A&M University who is developing technology aimed ...
Materials Science
Dec 3, 2012
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Human trafficking activity on adult entertainment website more pervasive than expected
Evidence of human trafficking through ads posted on a popular adult entertainment website is more prevalent than first thought, according to a new study published by Arizona State University.
Social Sciences
Dec 3, 2012
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Why study plants in space?
(Phys.org)—Why is NASA conducting plant research aboard the International Space Station? Because during future long-duration missions, life in space may depend on it.
Space Exploration
Dec 3, 2012
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Songbirds adapt to new urban environs thanks to rapid genetic evolution
(Phys.org)—Indiana University researchers have found evidence that a species of songbird that recently colonized an urban environment exhibits less stress and bolder behavior as compared to counterparts living in the forest. ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 3, 2012
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3Qs: America's first 'Pacific President'
President Obama's four-day, three-country tour of Southeast Asia earlier this month exemplified his administration's ongoing foreign policy pivot from the Middle East to Asia. In his first postelection ...
Economics & Business
Dec 3, 2012
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