Study says Fukushima disaster was preventable
The worst nuclear disaster since the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown never should have happened, according to a new study.
Energy & Green Tech
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The moon
Look up in the night sky. On a clear night, if you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of the moon shining in all it's glory. As Earth's only satellite, the moon has orbited our planet for over three and a half billion years. ...
Space Exploration
Sep 21, 2015
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Scientists reveal how stem cells defend against viruses
Scientists from the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, have uncovered the mechanisms which embryonic stem cells ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 21, 2015
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'SafePay': First anti-fraud system to use existing credit card readers
From large-scale data breaches such as the 2013 Target case to local schemes that use skimming devices to steal data at the gas pump, credit card fraud is becoming commonplace. The key challenge is that existing magnetic ...
Security
Sep 21, 2015
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Symbiosis bacteria produce a variety of toxins that appear to save mussels from being eaten
Imagine you have a tenant living in your house. They're keeping your fridge topped up. But in addition to this, they're producing all kinds of toxic substances. More harm than good? Not necessarily; it all depends what you're ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 21, 2015
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Innovative seeding machine to speed up kenaf planting
Kenaf seeds as well as other seedlings such as corn can now be planted in an economical, easier and organized way and faster with the use of pneumatic seeding machine.
Ecology
Sep 21, 2015
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Astronomers identify a new mid-size black hole
Nearly all black holes come in one of two sizes: stellar mass black holes that weigh up to a few dozen times the mass of our sun or supermassive black holes ranging from a million to several billion times the sun's mass. ...
Astronomy
Sep 21, 2015
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Into the mix: Harnessing the energy when freshwater meets the sea
Harnessing the energy created from salinity gradients—for example, when freshwater meets the sea—could provide a renewable source of power able to mitigate climate change impacts, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and improve ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 21, 2015
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Researchers study refugee and migrant experiences of crossing the Mediterranean
Social scientists from the University of Warwick are carrying out an urgent research project on the current migratory situation in Europe, using emergency funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2015
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Unexceptional flooding can cause significant erosion, study shows
Exceptionally large floods are not necessary to trigger the creation of gorges within hard rocks such as granite, according to a new study involving Plymouth University.
Earth Sciences
Sep 21, 2015
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