Nanotech breakthrough could create cheaper solar power and medical devices
New research could pave the way for mass production of new forms of nanotech devices for use in the renewables and medical sectors.
Materials Science
Mar 11, 2016
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Grain sorghum growers urged to look out for sugarcane aphids
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts in South Texas are warning grain sorghum growers to keep a sharp eye out for populations of sugarcane aphids. The tiny insects caused minimal damage to last year's crop due to ...
Ecology
Mar 11, 2016
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Mathematicians revel as Pi Day approaches
Few true mysteries remain, but Pi is one of them.
Mathematics
Mar 11, 2016
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New research shows that Collies can border on the impulsive
Border Collies are on average more impulsive than Labrador Retrievers, according to new research published today (Thursday 10th March 2016).
Plants & Animals
Mar 11, 2016
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Why isn't sex ed pedagogy included in formal teacher training?
Brent Saccucci is serious about sex education. Through his work with organizations like the Comprehensive Health Education Workers (CHEW) Project, Camp fYrefly and the Edmonton Pride Centre, the fourth-year University of ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2016
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Split light wave switches nano-enhancers of light on and off
In collaboration with Philips Lighting, researchers from the FOM institutes AMOLF and DIFFER have found a way to switch the antenna effect of metal nanoparticles on and off. Nanoantennae are sensitive receivers and enhancers ...
Nanophysics
Mar 11, 2016
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Game theorists devise way to even the odds in soccer shootouts
Penalty shootouts in soccer favor the team kicking first—an advantage that is widely recognized by both statisticians and coaches. In order to level the playing field in these tie-breaking sessions, a pair of game theorists ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2016
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Beware of insect pests that can reduce your home's value, says bug man
With arthropods being the most diverse and successful organisms on the planet, it shouldn't be a surprise that insects and their relatives have been highly successful at invading our homes, said Dr. Mike Merchant, Texas A&M ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 11, 2016
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Summer-dormant, cool-season grasses good option for perennial pastures
The past El Nino autumn and winter offered a good opportunity to establish pastures of summer-dormant tall fescue in Texas and Oklahoma, according to Dr. Dariusz Malinowski, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research forage agronomist ...
Ecology
Mar 11, 2016
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New study shows how consumers balance food choices
While more consumers than ever are making healthier choices at the grocery store, they tend to purchase a balance of healthy and less-healthy foods, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2016
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