02/10/2014

Creepy crawlers play key role in structure of grasslands

When asked to describe a forest or a meadow, most people would probably begin with the plants, the species diversity, or the color of the foliage. They probably wouldn't pay much attention to the animals living in the soil.

On the scent of a wine's bouquet

The majority of wines are produced from around 20 different types of grape, all of which have their own typical aroma. This is due to the terpenes, a diverse category of chemical substances including cholesterol and estrogen. ...

Study shows how giant clams harness the sun

Evolution in extreme environments has produced life forms with amazing abilities and traits. Beneath the waves, many creatures sport iridescent structures that rival what materials scientists can make in the laboratory.

Enabling the powder metallurgy process to expand to new markets

There is no reliable method able to inspect parts and detect local defects in green state powder metallurgy parts. The lack of an adequate inspection system has implications from the point of view of production, since it ...

How commercial spaceflight makes a profit

There's a big difference in thinking between governments and the private companies that participate in space. While entities such as NASA can work on understanding basic human health or exploring the universe for the sake ...

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