Video: Chemistry jokes for April Fools' Day
Last year, Reactions shook up the comedy world with a video featuring nothing but chemistry jokes.
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The vital question: Why is life the way it is?
The Vital Question: Why is life the way it is? is a new book by Nick Lane that is due out on April 23rd. His question is not one for a static answer but rather one for a series of ever sharper explanations—explanations ...
TAU researchers move Star Trek's fictional "Tricorder" into the real world
For the crew of the Starship Enterprise, Star Trek's "Tricorder" was an essential tool, a multifunctional hand-held device used to sense, compute, and record data in a threatening and unpredictable universe. It simplified ...
Engineering
Apr 1, 2015
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US gives threatened status to northern long-eared bat
The federal government said Wednesday that it is listing the northern long-eared bat as threatened, giving new protections to a species that has been nearly wiped out in some areas by the spread of a fungal disease.
Plants & Animals
Apr 1, 2015
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Texting too tempting for college students even when inappropriate
College students may realize that texting in the shower or at a funeral is inappropriate, but many do it anyway, according to Penn State psychologists.
Social Sciences
Apr 1, 2015
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Germany restricts fracking but doesn't ban it
The German cabinet drew up rules Wednesday on the hitherto unregulated technology of "fracking" in Germany, narrowly restricting its use, but stopping short of an outright ban.
Environment
Apr 1, 2015
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Accountancy stereotypes add up to stable profession
The media is littered with celebrity trainers, bakers, nutritionists, even gardeners. But, one profession is always missing from the roster - the celebrity accountant. The reason is most likely due to the negative stereotypes ...
Social Sciences
Apr 1, 2015
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'Furious 7' film shows off sharp new Imax laser technology
Deeper blacks, brighter whites, even bigger screens and better sound. When the high-speed action sequel "Furious 7" debuts this weekend, audiences at Hollywood's famous TCL Chinese Theatre will see every tire skid and fistfight ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 1, 2015
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Obama signs order creating new cyber sanctions program
President Barack Obama on Wednesday authorized a new U.S. government approach to deterring cyberattacks: financial sanctions against malicious overseas hackers and companies that knowingly benefit from the fruits of cyberespionage.
Security
Apr 1, 2015
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Panama disease detected in banana plantations in Pakistan and Lebanon
Following outbreaks in Jordan and Mozambique just over a year ago, the Tropical Race 4 strain (TR4) of Fusarium oxysporum – the cause of Panama disease in Cavendish bananas – has now spread to Pakistan and Lebanon. TR4 ...
Ecology
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