(Phys.org) —Traditional solid-state compounds are made up of individual atoms arranged in crystalline arrays in three dimensions. But technological progress and creativity led researchers to try a new way of making solid-state ...
Condensed Matter
Mar 21, 2014
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Synthetic diamond crystals are of interest to many industrial sectors. Their unique properties make them a suitable material for numerous applications including lenses for high-energy laser optics, X-ray radiation detectors ...
Condensed Matter
Mar 21, 2014
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(Phys.org) —RNA encodes the proteins that play a key role in cellular reproduction, but the manner in which cells regulate RNA's removal once proteins are synthesized remains a mystery. One piece of this mystery has been ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 21, 2014
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Phosphorus can be found in fertilizers, drinks and detergents. It accumulates in waterways and pollutes them. For this reason the German Phosphorus Platform has the goal to recover this valuable, but at the same time, harmful ...
Environment
Mar 21, 2014
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(Phys.org) —A 'trouble maker' from a bygone method of glass production could find a new use as an optical diffuser in medical laser treatments, communications systems and household lighting.
Nanophysics
Mar 21, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Macquarie University scientists have unveiled a deceptive luring tactic used by the nymphs of the Feather-legged Assassin bug, requires the bugs to be physically attacked by its ant-prey before the bug will ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 21, 2014
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No more oil – renewable raw materials are the future. This motto not only applies to biodiesel, but also to isobutene, a basic product used in the chemical industry. In a pilot plant researchers now want to obtain this ...
Materials Science
Mar 21, 2014
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From putting shoes on poor children's feet to providing Internet from balloons in the sky, Internet Age companies are catching on to the power of mixing business with social good.
Business
Mar 21, 2014
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Stakeholders meet in Singapore Monday to discuss the future of the Internet after the US said it will hand over stewardship of its technical operations to a global group including businesses and governments.
Internet
Mar 21, 2014
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Fraunhofer researchers have developed and built new production plants in record time for the specialty chemicals company LANXESS and many other companies. Methods of digital engineering allow research and development for ...
Engineering
Mar 21, 2014
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