In the driver's seat of evolution
Humans have had a profound influence over evolution; ours and the evolution of many other species.
Ecology
Dec 8, 2015
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What are Wormholes?
With all my enthusiasm for humanity's future in space, there's one glaring problem. We're soft meat bags of mostly water, and those other stars are really really far away. Even with the most optimistic spaceflight technologies ...
Astronomy
Dec 8, 2015
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Using behavioral science to improve government and business
Professor Sim Sitkin believes social and behavioral science can make government and business more effective, and is part of a movement tasked with proving it. He co-founded the Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA), ...
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2015
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What to look for when buying a telescope
I'm often asked what inspired me to become an astronomer, and I explain that a pivotal moment for me was stargazing through my grandfather's telescope.
Space Exploration
Dec 8, 2015
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Are we overdoing aviation security?
The attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York on 11 September 2001 made a huge impression on the entire world. Not in our worst nightmares had we imagined that planes would be used as weapons in carrying out acts of terrorism.
Other
Dec 8, 2015
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How a cellular sensor that triggers the innate immune system distinguishes viral from cellular nucleic acids
Ludwig Maximilian University researchers have elucidated how a cellular sensor that triggers the innate immune system distinguishes viral from cellular nucleic acids – and why it must expend energy to do so.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 8, 2015
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International investigation begins on the effect of microplastics on manta rays
The effect of tiny plastic particles on the health of manta rays and whale sharks is the focus of a new research project through Murdoch University.
Ecology
Dec 8, 2015
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Researchers develop versatile method for developing new materials
Researchers at the University of Twente research institute MESA+ have devised an elegant method for fitting various functional coatings to silicon microwires. The method makes it possible to create relatively easily a wire ...
Materials Science
Dec 8, 2015
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Doctoral student publishes research on petroleum supply chain
Two papers on modeling the petroleum supply chain written by NDSU transportation and logistics doctoral student Yasaman Kazemi were recently published in transportation journals.
Economics & Business
Dec 8, 2015
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Minuscule pillars double the efficiency of solar cells
Solar cells are generally flat. However, by adding minuscule silicon pillars to the surface, it is possible to more than double the amount of energy produced for each surface. This has been demonstrated by research by academics ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 8, 2015
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