Study examines the evolutionary fate of 'useless' traits
What happens when traits no longer give creatures a competitive edge?
Evolution
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Carbonized TiO2 nanotubes with semimetallic properties increase the efficiency of methanol fuel cells
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mention of nanotubes usually means carbon nanotubes. But not all tiny tubes are made of carbon. For example, layers made of nanoscopic titanium dioxide have proven to be useful materials for biotechnology, ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 8, 2009
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Using microbes for the quick clean up of dirty oil
Microbiologists from the University of Essex, UK have used microbes to break down and remove toxic compounds from crude oil and tar sands. These acidic compounds persist in the environment, taking up to 10 years to break ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 8, 2009
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'Giraffe of the Mesozoic' Discovered
(PhysOrg.com) -- A creature dubbed a "Giraffe of the Mesozoic" has been discovered in China. The animal, with its giraffe-like long neck and long forelimbs is the first well-preserved Early Cretaceous brachiosaurid dinosaur ...
AOL taps exec who famously warned Yahoo of trouble
(AP) -- AOL LLC has tapped former Yahoo Inc. executive Brad Garlinghouse for a key position that is meant to beef up the struggling Internet company's presence in Silicon Valley.
Internet
Sep 8, 2009
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Space crews say goodbye, shuttle departing Tuesday
(AP) -- The farewell hugs and handshakes are over. Now all that's left for the crews of the space shuttle and space station is the release of the docking latches.
Space Exploration
Sep 8, 2009
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Cell discovery opens new chapter in drug development
Scientists have uncovered new details about how the cells in our bodies communicate with each other and their environment: findings that are of fundamental importance to human biology.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 8, 2009
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Scientists develop drug detection technology
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Leicester researchers have combined crime research and space-age technology in ways that could lead to the quick detection of counterfeit pharmaceuticals in a black market currently worth an ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 8, 2009
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Study pushes the button on intuitive design
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Queensland University of Technology researcher is looking for volunteers to take part in a study aimed at making contemporary appliances such as dvd players and mobile phones more usable for the elderly.
Other
Sep 8, 2009
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Designing probiotics that ambush gut pathogens
Researchers in Australia are developing diversionary tactics to fool disease-causing bacteria in the gut. Many bacteria, including those responsible for major gut infections, such as cholera, produce toxins that damage human ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 8, 2009
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