07/11/2012

In static friction, chemistry is key to stronger bonds

(Phys.org)—Inspired by phenomena common to both earthquakes and atomic force microscopy, University of Wisconsin–Madison materials engineers have learned that chemical reactions between two silicon dioxide surfaces cause ...

QFO Labs wants to send palm-sized copters out to play

(Phys.org)—A Minnesota-based trio running a company called QFO Labs, with the focus on "high tech gaming concepts," will be the first to assure that their game idea can in no way be confused with the mall variety of remote-controlled ...

Smog in Indian capital blamed on vehicle increase

A choking smog that has enveloped New Delhi for more than a week has been partially caused by a rapid increase in vehicles on the streets of India's capital, environmentalists said Wednesday.

Google gives search results more room

Google began Tuesday serving up revamped search pages that give results more room by shifting the tools menu to the top of the screen.

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