Scientists at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) have made an unexpected discovery that overturns a longstanding belief in the biological sciences. Research, led by Chris Amemiya, PhD, a member at BRI, and ...
Plants & Animals
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Tiny populations of invasive species such as Asian carp start their domination of new ecosystems by hanging out at local landmarks, according to a new study published in the journal Theoretical Ecology this week.
Ecology
Mar 13, 2015
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Researchers from General Atomics and the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have made a major breakthrough in understanding how potentially damaging heat bursts inside a fusion reactor ...
Plasma Physics
Mar 13, 2015
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Anyone who has bought a security camera system knows they can be pricey and a pain to set up.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 13, 2015
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In the persistent quest to take all human effort out of basic tasks, manufacturers showcased several new "smart" products at the recent International Home and Housewares Show that tackle everything from pancake design to ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 13, 2015
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Saturday is the day when love of math and a hankering for pastry come full circle. Saturday is Pi Day, a once-in-a-year calendar date that this time squares the fun with a once-in-a-century twist.
Mathematics
Mar 13, 2015
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Global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector stalled in 2014, the first time in 40 years during a period of economic growth, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
Environment
Mar 13, 2015
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Scientists at the NEIKER-Tecnalia Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development have studied the genetic structure of Phytophthora infestans —responsible for potato blight— and have identified the existence ...
Biotechnology
Mar 13, 2015
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Dartmouth scientists and their colleagues have found that periphyton—a community of algae, bacteria and other natural material living on submerged surfaces - is helping to transform mercury pollution from a Superfund site ...
Environment
Mar 13, 2015
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Imagine getting your Starbucks fix at rush hour without a long line - and your name on that to-go cup always properly spelled.
Business
Mar 13, 2015
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