The New York Times to cut 100 newsroom jobs
The New York Times Co. says it is cutting about 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts and layoffs in an effort to trim costs and focus more on its digital efforts.
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New absorber will lead to better biosensors
Biological sensors, or biosensors, are like technological canaries in the coalmine. By converting a biological response into an optical or electrical signal, they can alert us to dangers in our external and internal environments. ...
Nanophysics
Oct 1, 2014
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Minimally invasive surgery with hydraulic assistance
Endoscopic surgery requires great manual dexterity on the part of the operating surgeon. Future endoscopic instruments equipped with a hydraulic control system will provide added support during minimally invasive procedures. ...
Engineering
Oct 1, 2014
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Stressed out: Research sheds new light on why rechargeable batteries fail
Pity the poor lithium ion. Drawn relentlessly by its electrical charge, it surges from anode to cathode and back again, shouldering its way through an elaborate molecular obstacle course. This journey is essential to powering ...
Nanomaterials
Oct 1, 2014
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Have our bodies held the key to new antibiotics all along?
As the threat of antibiotic resistance grows, scientists are turning to the human body and the trillion or so bacteria that have colonized us—collectively called our microbiota—for new clues to fighting microbial infections. ...
Other
Oct 1, 2014
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Engineering new vehicle powertrains
Car engines – whether driven by gasoline, diesel, or electricity – waste an abundance of energy. Researchers are working on ways to stem this wastefulness. Ultramodern test facilities are helping them to optimize the ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 1, 2014
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Researchers find animals killed by anthrax leave behind enticing grasses for herbivores, allowing disease to spread
A large team of researchers with members from around the globe has found that when anthrax kills an animal, the carcass left behind can cause more abundant spore-filled grass growth, enticing herbivores which help spread ...
Deconstruction of avant-garde cuisine could lead to even more fanciful dishes
One of the most iconic forms of avant-garde cuisine, also known as molecular gastronomy, involves the presentation of flavorful, edible liquids—like cocktails or olive oil—packaged into spheres. Now a team of scientists, ...
Materials Science
Oct 1, 2014
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Nature collides with James Bond: Newly discovered ant species hides in plain sight
Researchers plan and plot every considerable aspect of their work, but sometimes it's something unexpected and seemingly insignificant that leads to the real discovery. That was the case for Scott Powell, assistant professor ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 1, 2014
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Dog waste contaminates our waterways: A new test could reveal how big the problem is
Americans love their dogs, but they don't always love to pick up after them. And that's a problem. Dog feces left on the ground wash into waterways, sometimes carrying bacteria—including antibiotic-resistant strains—that ...
Environment
Oct 1, 2014
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