Are those jerks at work dragging you down?
Sometimes co-workers can enliven your day and even inspire, while others...well, some can be downright soul-crushing.
Social Sciences
May 13, 2015
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Bacteria on shoes could help forensic teams catch suspects
Prospective criminals should take note: bacteria are everywhere. A small pilot study has shown that the germs on personal belongings such as shoes and mobile phones are actually a useful way of tracing a person's whereabouts ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 13, 2015
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Soft robot to swim through Europa's oceans
An amphibious robot that can swim through the oceans of distant moons and planets could be the next iteration of self-sustaining, robotic space exploration.
Robotics
May 13, 2015
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Researchers develop new way to manufacture nanofibers
Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed an inexpensive way to manufacture extraordinarily thin polymer strings commonly known as nanofibers. These polymers can be made from natural materials like proteins ...
Nanomaterials
May 13, 2015
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Historical land use important factor for carbon cycling in northern lakes
The historical past is important when we seek to understand environmental conditions as they are today and predict how these might change in the future. This is according to researchers from Umeå University, whose analyses ...
Environment
May 13, 2015
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Shell: Drill rigs coming to Seattle despite pleas for delay (Update)
Royal Dutch Shell is forging ahead with plans to park two Arctic oil drilling rigs in Seattle, despite the city saying it could issue fines in the case and port commissioners asking Shell to wait.
Environment
May 13, 2015
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Toyota, Mazda announce 'long-term partnership' in technology (Update)
Toyota Motor Corp. and Japanese rival Mazda are expanding their partnership to a long-term one focusing on technologies in the areas of safety and fuel efficiency.
Business
May 13, 2015
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Study attributes varying explosivity to gaseous state within volcanic conduits
The varying scale and force of certain volcanic eruptions are directly influenced by the distribution of gases within magma inside a volcano's conduit, according to a new study.
Earth Sciences
May 13, 2015
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VLT discovers new kind of globular star cluster
Observations with ESO's Very Large Telescope in Chile have discovered a new class of 'dark' globular star clusters around the giant galaxy Centaurus A. These mysterious objects look similar to normal clusters, but contain ...
Astronomy
May 13, 2015
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Study shows widespread contamination in central NSW and other areas from use of lead in water supply pipelines
A new study has found use of lead solder joints in an above ground water supply pipeline has resulted in environmental contamination across a 70km stretch of land in central New South Wales.
Environment
May 13, 2015
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