War-torn South Sudan at grave risk on climate change
"I'm addicted to cutting trees," says Taban Ceasor.
Environment
Jul 18, 2017
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Sibling bonding is stronger when dad's around
For many female mammals, mothers and maternal sisters dominate all aspects of an individual's social life. Emily Lynch of the University of Missouri, Columbia, in the US argues fathers might play a significant role, as well. ...
Ecology
Jul 18, 2017
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Pause to read the traffic sign: Regulation of DNA transcription in bacteria
The survival of the cell is—apart from other important aspects—a question of timing: Scientists of Goethe University together with colleagues from other universities have now identified the different parts of this mechanism ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 18, 2017
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Researchers describe pneumatic actuator that generates cyclical motion
A new study demonstrated the design, potential applications, and advantages of an innovative multi-chambered soft pneumatic actuator. Researchers described how the actuator generates cyclical motion and characterized its ...
Robotics
Jul 18, 2017
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A tale of two fishes: Biologists find male, female live-bearing fish evolve differently
Male live-bearing fish are evolving faster than female fish, according to a Kansas State University study, and that's important for understanding big-picture evolutionary patterns.
Plants & Animals
Jul 18, 2017
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New Mexico professor seeks to save moon-landing sites
A New Mexico State University anthropology professor is on a mission to save moon-landing sites.
Space Exploration
Jul 18, 2017
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How do you work out if a signal from space is a message from aliens?
Astronomers working at the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico havedetected a weird radio signal, spotted when pointing their telescope at the nearby star Ross 128. They're not getting too excited about the prospect of ...
Astronomy
Jul 18, 2017
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China users report WhatsApp disruption amid censorship fears
Users of WhatsApp in China and security researchers have reported widespread service disruptions amid fears that the popular messaging service may be at least partially blocked by authorities in the world's most populous ...
Internet
Jul 18, 2017
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Facebook has plans to expand New Mexico data center
Facebook's plans for New Mexico now call for a half-billion-dollar investment and a data center that will span an area equal to 17 football fields.
Business
Jul 18, 2017
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Empowering robots for ethical behavior
Scientists at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK have developed a concept called Empowerment to help robots to protect and serve humans, while keeping themselves safe.
Robotics
Jul 18, 2017
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