Uber resumes autonomous vehicle tests in Pittsburgh
Uber is resuming autonomous vehicle tests in an area near downtown Pittsburgh.
Automotive
Dec 20, 2018
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Defects in nanoparticles help to drive the production of hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel
Nanomaterials that speed up the production of hydrogen gas have been created by A*STAR and NTU researchers. This work could help to develop more efficient technologies for making this clean fuel.
Materials Science
Dec 20, 2018
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Researcher finds a cheap way to identify invasive coconuts from space
Conservation scientists can use free satellite imagery to track invasive plant species on remote Pacific islands, according to new research.
Environment
Dec 20, 2018
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A molecular hammock for cotranslational modification
Proteins do most of the real work in cells and are modified in accordance with functional requirements. An LMU team has now shown how proteins are chemically altered on the ribosome, even before they fold into the active ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 20, 2018
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Spinifex promises stronger condoms
Spinifex grass could be used to create thinner, stronger latex for gloves and condoms, as well as more durable seals and tyres, an Australian scientist says.
Materials Science
Dec 20, 2018
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Cosmic ray telescope launches from Antarctica
The eye of the tiger is flying high above Antarctica once again.
Space Exploration
Dec 20, 2018
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Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past
Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered, thanks to a palaeontology student's PhD research.
Archaeology
Dec 20, 2018
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Sapphires and rubies in the sky
Researchers at the Universities of Zurich and Cambridge have discovered a new, exotic class of planets outside our solar system. These so-called super-Earths were formed at high temperatures close to their host star and contain ...
Astronomy
Dec 20, 2018
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Researchers discover the initial stages of the folding mechanism of membrane proteins
An international team including the University of Valencia has proven that the folding of membrane proteins begins before they are inserted into biological membranes, a fact that has been central to biochemical research for ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 20, 2018
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The 160K Natural Organism Library houses a wealth of novel compounds for biological research
A library based at A*STAR containing more than 160,000 biological specimens is a treasure trove of biologically active compounds for wide ranging applications.
Biotechnology
Dec 20, 2018
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