Cyber terrorism is a controversial term. In considering terrorism, the popular image is of hijacked aeroplanes, buildings and lives destroyed by bombs, multiple shootings and other large-scale life-threatening incidents. ...
Security
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Researchers of Aalto University have developed a new, energy-efficient method for capturing nitrogen and phosphorus from different liquid waste fractions. In laboratory studies, with the help of the method, it is possible ...
Environment
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A research group of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has explored how the chemical molecules that could have given rise to life were assembled.
Biochemistry
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Over millions of years, retroviruses have been incorporated into human DNA, where they today make up almost 10 per cent of the total genome. A research group at Lund University in Sweden has now discovered a mechanism through ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 12, 2017
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Saving energy from building highly insulated homes—often called passive homes or zero-emissions homes—makes sense for the climate and for the homeowner's pocketbook. But what happens if your efficient home is a little ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 12, 2017
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A Massey professor of microbiology has identified a protein that could help fight serious infections in elderly, cancer, HIV and cystic fibrosis patients.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 12, 2017
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The term "crowdsourcing" has only been in existence for the last decade, but instances of crowdsourcing – in which stakeholders enlist the general public to provide needed services – date back hundreds of years.
General Physics
Jan 12, 2017
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Scientists at the University of Bath are part of a new five-year project to save brassica vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and kale.
Biotechnology
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Researchers at the University of Bath suggest developments in 3-D printing techniques could open the door to the advancement of membrane capabilities.
Materials Science
Jan 12, 2017
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Three-fifths of low and middle income households are currently unable to save money, while for people already saving, the ratio between spending and saving is dramatically falling, researchers say.
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2017
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