The first evidence that Saturn's upper atmosphere may, when buffeted by the solar wind, emit the same total amount of mass per second into its magnetosphere as its moon, Enceladus, has been found by UCL scientists working ...
Space Exploration
Feb 12, 2016
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When it comes to determining the causes negatively affecting the biodiversity of our ecosystems, a new interdisciplinary study at Western is putting numbers behind the devastation. And it's not good.
Environment
Feb 12, 2016
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Cornell researchers have discovered a gene in Drosophila (fruit flies) that predicts whether an individual fly will be susceptible or resistant to bacterial infection.
Biotechnology
Feb 12, 2016
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The discovery of microscopic concentrations of gold in rocks from a popular Scottish holiday destination has raised the possibility of bigger finds elsewhere, according to research carried out by scientists at the University ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 12, 2016
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A strong earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia on Friday, apparently knocking out communications on islands near the epicenter.
Earth Sciences
Feb 12, 2016
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Electrons which act like slow-pouring honey have been observed for the first time in graphene, prompting a new approach to fundamental physics.
Nanomaterials
Feb 12, 2016
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One hundred years ago Albert Einstein in his general theory of relativity predicted the existence of a dark side to the cosmos. He thought there were invisible "gravitational waves", ripples in space-time produced by some ...
General Physics
Feb 12, 2016
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During 10 years of operation, the Atacama Pathfinder Experiment (APEX) 12 m submillimeter telescope has significantly contributed to a wide variety of astronomy science areas, ranging from the discoveries of new interstellar ...
Astronomy
Feb 12, 2016
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Most people looking to celebrate Valentine's Day this year will settle for a box of chocolates and a dozen roses for their significant other. But a new plant just discovered in Hawaii might offer plant lovers the ultimate ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 12, 2016
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The best thing about a day in my life on the lookout for gravitational waves is that I never know when it will begin.
General Physics
Feb 12, 2016
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