Pinwheeling across the sky
(Phys.org) —The face-on Pinwheel spiral galaxy is seen at ultraviolet wavelengths in this image taken by ESA's XMM-Newton space telescope.
Astronomy
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French nuclear designers tap American expertise
The world's nuclear experts have reached out to U.S. Department of Energy engineers for help evaluating a new nuclear reactor design that could increase safety margins while reducing waste.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 11, 2013
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Ukraine launches publically funded online TV
Leading Ukrainian journalists have announced the launching of a new online television channel that will be independent of government and business interests.
Internet
Jun 11, 2013
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Graphene and semiconductor technology together: Smaller, cheaper, better
Mobile phones that bend, self-powered nanodevices , new and improved solar cell technology and windows that generate electricity are but a few of the potential products from the union of semiconductors and graphene.
Nanomaterials
Jun 11, 2013
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Blood-sucking deer keds are spreading in Norway
A high moose population density and mild autumn weather result in a higher prevalence of deer keds (louse fly parasite). A great deal of pine forest in the habitat of the moose has the same effect. These are the results of ...
Ecology
Jun 11, 2013
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Luggage screening standards prove their value
Every month, between 50 and 70 million passengers travel through U.S. airports, toting more than 30 million pieces of luggage destined for aircraft cargo holds. Since 2004, federal legislation requires that every one of those ...
Engineering
Jun 11, 2013
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Iberian lynx attacks on farm animals are on the rise
Scientists working on the LIFE IBERLINCE project have spent six years studying the hunting behaviour of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), registering a total of 40 attacks with 716 farm animals killed. Their results indicate ...
Ecology
Jun 11, 2013
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On a different wavelength: Scientists set out to create 'superspectral' camera
A team of engineers is setting out to create the world's first camera sensor capable of 'seeing' across a wide range of wavelengths.
Engineering
Jun 11, 2013
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1-D to 3-D genomics
(Phys.org) —Since his recent selection as an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, Remo Rohs continues to demonstrate the research and creativity necessary to become a leader in the scientific community.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 11, 2013
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Closing the last Bell-test loophole for photons
(Phys.org) —An international team of researchers has reached a milestone in experimental confirmation of a key tenet of quantum mechanics, using ultra-sensitive photon detectors devised by PML scientists.
Quantum Physics
Jun 11, 2013
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