Suomi NPP satellite sees Molave on the move
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite flew over Tropical Storm Molave as it was moving away from Japan.
Earth Sciences
Aug 12, 2015
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Fuel economy for Ford C-Max Energi most apparent in city
Ford's first dedicated hybrid for North American consumers, the C-Max gasoline-electric hybrid hatchback, is turning out to be an acquired taste. Sales are declining for the second straight year, lower gas prices have led ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 12, 2015
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Philae silver lining: robot lab shielded from sun
When a comet whizzes past the Sun on Thursday it won't mean certain high-temperature death for a European robot lab riding on the chunk of ice and dust.
Space Exploration
Aug 12, 2015
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It's showtime for Perseid meteors
Dark skies due to a nearly invisible moon will make this year's Perseid meteor shower—peaking Wednesday and Thursday—an especially star-studded event, astronomers say.
Space Exploration
Aug 12, 2015
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Genetic analysis supports elevating Cape Parrot to new species
In support of previous research, the Cape Parrot should be elevated to the species level, according to a new genetic analysis study publish August 12, 2015 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Willem Coetzer from University ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 12, 2015
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Quantum computing advance locates neutral atoms
For any computer, being able to manipulate information is essential, but for quantum computing, singling out one data location without influencing any of the surrounding locations is difficult. Now, a team of Penn State physicists ...
Quantum Physics
Aug 12, 2015
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Computer scientists find mass extinctions can accelerate evolution
A computer science team at The University of Texas at Austin has found that robots evolve more quickly and efficiently after a virtual mass extinction modeled after real-life disasters such as the one that killed off the ...
Computer Sciences
Aug 12, 2015
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Male elephant seals use 'voice recognition' to identify rivals
Male elephant seals compete fiercely for access to females during the breeding season, and their violent, bloody fights take a toll on both winners and losers. These battles are relatively rare, however, and a new study shows ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 12, 2015
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Planning and improvisation actually play well together in export markets
Exporting is a popular way to enter an international market. But just how are export decisions made? In a rapidly changing economic environment, can exporting companies rely on improvisation? Or should they commit to carefully ...
Social Sciences
Aug 12, 2015
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Seller beware: International transactions require much more than a contract
Suppose China wants to buy microprocessors from the United States. The two countries sign a contract—and then the United States hopes that China, as the buyer, holds up its end of the bargain. (One could say the same for ...
Economics & Business
Aug 12, 2015
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