Researchers have designed a system that rapidly recognises the specific biological molecules that can indicate disease.
Nanomaterials
Sep 19, 2017
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(Phys.org)—Currently one of the most efficient ways to store solar energy is to transfer the energy to catalysts that split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Then the hydrogen can either be used as a fuel or later recombined ...
(Phys.org)—A team of astronomers led by Jacob M. Robertson of the Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee has detected a new quasi-stellar object (QSO). They found the new quasar, designated SDSS J022155.26-064916.6, ...
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers from several institutions in the U.S. has found that algae growing on packed snow causes the snow to melt faster. In their paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience, the team describes ...
Today we opt for ballot boxes but humans have used numerous ways of voting to have their say throughout history. However, we're not the only ones living (or seeking to live) in a democratic society: a new study has suggested ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 19, 2017
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Humans make a lot of noise. The riffs of heavy metal bands like Metallica and Kiss have soared to levels in the 130-decibel range, levels sure to lead to auditory damage.
Engineering
Sep 19, 2017
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Hurricanes in the Caribbean and deadly floods across South Asia have once again raised the issue of climate justice.
Environment
Sep 19, 2017
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Light travels fast – sometimes a little too fast when it comes to data processing.
Optics & Photonics
Sep 19, 2017
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Not long ago, scientists placed wagers on the number of genes in the human genome. Some bets ranged upward of 100,000 genes being present. Once the human genome sequence was completed, a project led in part by the McDonnell ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 19, 2017
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How can online businesses leverage vast historical data, computational power, and sophisticated machine-learning techniques to quickly analyze and forecast demand, and to optimize pricing and increase revenue?
Economics & Business
Sep 19, 2017
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