Chemists at Trinity College Dublin have cracked the chirality code. The chirality (or left/right-handed asymmetry) of amino acids presented a long-standing challenge that complicated efforts to create certain types of proteins, ...
Biochemistry
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This image from Japan's ALOS satellite was captured over part of southern Borneo, an island in Southeast Asia.
Earth Sciences
Dec 12, 2014
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Research from the University of Bath has shown that is possible to improve both seed size and seed number opening new avenues to increase crop yields and improving food security.
Biotechnology
Dec 12, 2014
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Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València have developed a new technique based on the use of water vapour permeable bags for fish salting and smoking. This technique, which combines a "controlled salting" with ...
Other
Dec 12, 2014
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For the first time researchers have measured large distances in the Universe using data, rather than calculations related to general relativity.
General Physics
Dec 12, 2014
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Queensland Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney's decision, revealed this week, to order a Brisbane council to remove future sea-level rise from its planning regulations seems a rather short-sighted thing to do.
Environment
Dec 12, 2014
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Back in 1987, Robert Teather received his very first Nintendo Entertainment System.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 12, 2014
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Investigating the structure of protein subunits and how they join together to form larger multi-unit proteins such as β-propellers can yield important insights into the evolution and activities of these proteins. It could ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2014
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Members of Genlisea, a genus of carnivorous plants, possess the smallest genomes known in plants. To elucidate genomic evolution in the group as a whole, researchers have now surveyed a wider range of species, and found a ...
Biotechnology
Dec 12, 2014
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At this time of year, there are lots of gatherings often decorated with festive lights. When galaxies get together, there is the chance of a spectacular light show as is the case with NGC 2207 and IC 2163
Astronomy
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