(Phys.org)—Statistical physics – the branch of physics that solves physical problem by using methods of probability theory and statistics (specifically, mathematical tools for large populations, approximations, and other ...
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Space Exploration
Feb 10, 2016
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Reckless or criminal uses of drones are on the rise and police forces have reported "a spike" in the number of drone-related incidents in the UK, mirroring the growth in the technology's popularity. This ranges from hobbyist ...
Engineering
Feb 10, 2016
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Physicists from Saarland University and the ESPCI in Paris have shown how liquids on solid surfaces can be made to slide over the surface a bit like a bobsleigh on ice. The key is to apply a coating at the boundary between ...
General Physics
Feb 10, 2016
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Bystanders can influence the way adult male chimpanzees establish grooming interactions according to research by anthropologists at the University of Kent.
Plants & Animals
Feb 10, 2016
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Researchers at UPM are developing a low-cost prototype that will remotely detect hazardous gases from the analysis of color changes adopted by certain compounds in the presence of such gases.
Engineering
Feb 10, 2016
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This year marks 30 years since the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Vast amounts of radioactive particles spread over large areas in Europe. These particles, mostly Cesium-137, cause a low but long-term exposure to ionizing radiation ...
Environment
Feb 10, 2016
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Many animals go to great lengths to ensure the survival of their offspring - yet some species actually eat some or all of their babies. Nor is there always an obvious explanation – like a food shortage – for such filial ...
Evolution
Feb 10, 2016
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Hiroshima University, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, and Panasonic Corporation announced the development of a terahertz (THz) transmitter capable of signal transmission at a per-channel ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Feb 10, 2016
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A new survey of American households finds two-thirds lack adequate plans and supplies for a disaster, and half of them are not confident in the ability of government to meet the needs of children in a disaster. Many are also ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 10, 2016
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