World's first bullet train, made in Japan, turns 50
It was, retired Japanese railway engineer Fumihiro Araki recalls, "like flying in the sky."
Engineering
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Study on meat in pet foods shows not all brands follow regulations
Researchers in Chapman University's Food Science Program have just published a study on pet food mislabeling. The study focused on commercial pet foods marketed for dogs and cats to identify meat species present as well as ...
Other
Oct 1, 2014
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Fall in monsoon rains driven by rise in air pollution, study shows
Emissions produced by human activity have caused annual monsoon rainfall to decline over the past 50 years, a study suggests.
Earth Sciences
Oct 1, 2014
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Semen secrets: How a previous sexual partner can influence another male's offspring
Scientists have discovered a new form of non-genetic inheritance, showing for the first time that offspring can resemble a mother's previous sexual partner – in flies at least.
Plants & Animals
Oct 1, 2014
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Novel approach to magnetic measurements atom-by-atom
Having the possibility to measure magnetic properties of materials at atomic precision is one of the important goals of today's experimental physics. Such measurement technique would give engineers and physicists an ultimate ...
General Physics
Oct 1, 2014
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Study contrasts teaching preferences, training between educators in traditional, virtual settings
Virtual schools and courses are increasing in popularity across the country, and a new study from the University of Kansas shows that teachers in online settings prefer approaching education intellectually, socially and emotionally, ...
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2014
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Researchers developing new strategies for controlling the western corn rootworm beetle
There's a side of science that many people don't know about. Namely, the fact that scientists often have to spend an enormous amount of time becoming experts in things outside their field of study in order to do research ...
Ecology
Oct 1, 2014
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The remarkable simplicity of complexity
From the fractal patterns of snowflakes to cellular lifeforms, our universe is full of complex phenomena – but how does this complexity arise?
Plants & Animals
Oct 1, 2014
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Scientists identify most pressing environmental issues posed by pharmaceuticals
A new study led by the University of York identifies the key research questions about the risks of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment.
Environment
Oct 1, 2014
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How to find the knowns and unknowns in any research
Have you ever felt overloaded by information? Ever wondered how to make sense of claims and counter-claims about a topic? With so much information out there on many different issues, how is a person new to a subject supposed ...
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2014
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