While many scientists are hard at work on "green chemistry" projects that will benefit the environment, there are a handful of researchers at the University of Arizona who are starting a trend of their own—"yellow chemistry." ...
Materials Science
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With intruders lurking everywhere, the volcanic crater lakes of Nicaragua can be a dangerous place to raise a family, especially if you're a fish.
Plants & Animals
Aug 18, 2015
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A Cornell-University of Iowa analysis of a soda tax passed last fall by voters in Berkeley, California – the first such city ordinance in the country – found the measure so far has fizzled, raising retail prices for high-calorie ...
Economics & Business
Aug 18, 2015
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Employees with a racially diverse group of friends outside of work may actually perform better at their jobs, a new study suggests.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2015
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A University of Queensland scientist has cautioned against culling sharks because the long term ecological impact cannot be predicted.
Ecology
Aug 18, 2015
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Despite steady advancements in fuel-saving technologies in the last 25 years, on-road fuel economy for all vehicles has improved by less than a mile per gallon during that time—partly because it takes many years to turn over ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 18, 2015
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Recent press and social media coverage have reminded residents of the Pacific Northwest that they live in a seismically active region. Stretching offshore from northern California to British Columbia, the Cascadia subduction ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 18, 2015
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University of Pennsylvania researchers have made strides toward a new method of gene sequencing a strand of DNA's bases are read as they are threaded through a nanoscopic hole.
Bio & Medicine
Aug 18, 2015
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At the Center for Research and Assistance in Technology and Design of the State of Jalisco (CIATEJ) at the east of Mexico, an oxidation process has been developed that uses ozone to degrade contaminants in water that alter ...
Environment
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Google is introducing a low-priced smartphone in six African countries where most people still can't afford an Internet-connected device.
Consumer & Gadgets
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