With The Herman Project, home bakers become citizen scientists
Researchers from MIT are taking their microbial research out of the lab and into the kitchen.
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2018
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Circumbinary castaways: Short-period binary systems can eject orbiting worlds
Planets orbiting "short-period" binary stars, or stars locked in close orbital embrace, can be ejected off into space as a consequence of their host stars' evolution, according to new research from the University of Washington.
Astronomy
Apr 12, 2018
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Faster, cheaper wastewater treatment through improved oxidation reactions
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a method to dramatically improve the way pollutants are removed from wastewater using Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs).
Materials Science
Apr 12, 2018
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Sweet potato history casts doubt on early contact between Polynesia and the Americas
Evidence reported in the journal Current Biology on April 12 shows that sweet potatoes arose before there were any humans around to eat them. The findings also suggest that the sweet potato crossed the ocean from America ...
Biotechnology
Apr 12, 2018
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Researchers show how male Costa's hummingbirds control the acoustics of a tail song produced during high speed dives
In the world of Costa's hummingbirds, it's not size that matters—it's sound. During breeding season, male Costa's perform a high-speed dive during which they "sing" to potential mates using their tail feathers.
Plants & Animals
Apr 12, 2018
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New study finds genetic evidence that magnetic navigation guides loggerhead sea turtles
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides valuable insight into the navigation and nesting behaviors of loggerhead sea turtles that could inform future conservation efforts. Loggerhead sea ...
Ecology
Apr 12, 2018
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Deep learning: A superhuman way to look at cells
It's harder than you might think to look at a microscope image of an untreated cell and identify its features. To make cell characteristics visible to the human eye, scientists normally have to use chemicals that can kill ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 12, 2018
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'Water-in-salt' electrolyte yields stable cathode for lithium-air battery operations
Harnessing the full electrochemical power of lithium-oxygen batteries requires an efficient, more stable electrolyte. Researchers from Boston College have applied a "water-in-salt" electrolyte that enables stable lithium-air ...
Materials Science
Apr 12, 2018
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Scientists teach computers how to analyze brain cells
In the early days of neuroscience research, scientists painstakingly stained brain cells and drew by hand what they saw in a microscope. Fast forward to 2018 and machines may be able to learn how to do that work. According ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 12, 2018
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Cycling motion keeps hydrofoils upright during flight
When you're about to fall when riding your bike, you steer into the direction of the fall without even realising it. This correction can be explained using the principles of physics; your supports, i.e. the wheels, remain ...
Engineering
Apr 12, 2018
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