Quantum artificial life created on the cloud
A project by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has for the first time implemented a model of quantum artificial life on a quantum computer.
Quantum Physics
Nov 16, 2018
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Dual-function protein switch can be tweaked to improve the effectiveness of cellular reprogramming
Toggling the functions of a protein that regulates gene expression during cellular reprogramming ensures cell fate conversion, an A*STAR study has found.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 16, 2018
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Neutron pinhole magnifies discoveries at ORNL
Advanced materials are vital ingredients in products that we rely on like batteries, jet engine blades, 3-D-printed components in cars. Scientists and engineers use information about the structure and motion of atoms in ...
General Physics
Nov 16, 2018
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After the storm: Lower-cost air quality monitors measured pollutants in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
In late September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Shortly after the hurricane hit, more than 90 percent of the US territory lacked access to electricity. Even three months later, half of the island still did ...
Environment
Nov 16, 2018
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Graphene flickers at 400Hz in 2500ppi displays
With virtual reality (VR) sizzling in every electronic fair, there is a need for displays with higher resolution, frame rates and power efficiency. Now, a joint collaboration of researchers from SCALE Nanotech, Graphenea ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 16, 2018
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Drought-hit Cape Town should cut down 'alien' trees: study
The South African city of Cape Town, which nearly ran out of water this year, could beat future droughts by cutting down non-native trees including pine, acacia and eucalyptus, according to a study released Friday.
Environment
Nov 16, 2018
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S.Africa coding clubs plug township youth into future
It's Wednesday, 2:00 pm sharp in the densely-populated South African township of Ivory Park on the outskirts of Midrand—time for about 60 11-year-olds to duel at their local coding club.
Education
Nov 16, 2018
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Tajikistan launches giant dam to end power shortage
Tajikistan on Friday inaugurates a $3.9 billion hydro-electric power plant, a mega project that will enable the impoverished country to eliminate domestic energy shortages and export electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 16, 2018
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Cyclone batters east India coastline
Powerful winds felled trees, destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee to safety as Cyclone Gaja barrelled into India's eastern coast Friday.
Environment
Nov 16, 2018
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New study reveals connection between climate, life and the movement of continents
A new study by The University of Texas at Austin has demonstrated a possible link between life on Earth and the movement of continents. The findings show that sediment, which is often comprised from pieces of dead organisms, ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 16, 2018
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