I grew up on a small island off the West Coast of Canada, with the darkest skies you could hope for. Although I live in a small town now, with some light pollution, I can still see the Milky Way from my backyard.
Space Exploration
Apr 11, 2018
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A biologically inspired membrane intended to cleanse carbon dioxide almost completely from the smoke of coal-fired power plants has been developed by scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico.
Materials Science
Apr 11, 2018
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Half of young East Europeans living in England and Scotland who were surveyed by researchers said they had experienced an increased level of racism and xenophobia since the Brexit vote.
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2018
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British Asians are being excluded from professional soccer clubs because scouts will not come to watch them play in amateur clubs, research says.
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2018
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There is a lot of hype in the business world surrounding the emerging blockchain technology and so called "smart contracts—computer programs which execute the terms of an agreement. But like all computer programs, smart ...
Internet
Apr 11, 2018
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For some, a target is part of a game of darts. For others, it's a retail chain. In particle physics, it's the site of an intense, complex environment that plays a crucial role in generating the universe's smallest components ...
General Physics
Apr 11, 2018
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A first-of-its-kind X-ray instrument for frontier research with high-brightness X-rays is now in operation at Argonne National Laboratory. The new device utilizes a unique superconducting technology that speeds electrons ...
General Physics
Apr 11, 2018
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As Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress, he's likely wondering how his company got to the point where he must submit to public questioning. It's worth pondering how we, the Facebook-using public, got here ...
Internet
Apr 11, 2018
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Madagascar is a chameleon paradise. A team of researchers has now discovered three new species, among them a beautifully coloured rainbow chameleon. These species are all restricted to very small ranges, and are probably ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2018
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Retailers, struggling to connect with their customers, have been trialling new technologies to blend in-store and digital experiences.
Business
Apr 11, 2018
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