Many-core computer research wins 'best paper' at HiPEAC
A novel approach to reducing the energy consumed by computers has brought international recognition to two University of Delaware graduate students.
Computer Sciences
Feb 23, 2011
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Researcher reports on animals' reflective minds
(PhysOrg.com) -- A principle area of investigation in the field of metacognition is the question of whether nonhuman animals can - like their human counterparts - monitor or self-regulate their own cognitive states and processes.
Other
Feb 23, 2011
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Evidence Neanderthals used feathers for decoration
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers studying a large deposit of Neanderthal bones in Italy have discovered the remains of birds along with the bones, and evidence the feathers were probably used for ornamentation. The findings add ...
Proteins from male insects affect female behavior
(PhysOrg.com) -- For insects, as for humans, mating can involve complicated interactions between males and females, with each partner engaging in rituals or behaviors that influence the other.
Biotechnology
Feb 23, 2011
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New finding in ribosome signaling may lead to improved antibiotics
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered a signaling mechanism in the bacterial ribosome that detects proteins that activate genes for antibiotic resistance.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 23, 2011
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Designing the hardware
Computer chips' clocks have stopped getting faster. To maintain the regular doubling of computer power that we now take for granted, chip makers have been giving chips more "cores," or processing units. But how to distribute ...
Computer Sciences
Feb 23, 2011
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Globe-trotting researchers find natural enemies of the olive fruit fly
(PhysOrg.com) -- UC scientists and cooperators traveled the world looking for natural enemies of the olive fruit fly — the most important pest of olive trees — and found several parasites of the fruit fly that may ...
Ecology
Feb 23, 2011
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Deep heat for the North
Engineers at Newcastle University, UK, will today begin an ambitious project to drill 2,000m under the heart of the city in search of renewable energy. In a landmark project that will reach new depths in an attempt to harness ...
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 23, 2011
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Gas rich galaxies confirm prediction of modified gravity theory
(PhysOrg.com) -- Recent data for gas rich galaxies precisely match predictions of a modified theory of gravity know as MOND according to a new analysis by University of Maryland Astronomy Professor Stacy McGaugh. This -- ...
General Physics
Feb 23, 2011
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New stretchable solar cells will power artificial electronic 'super skin'
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ultrasensitive electronic skin developed by Stanford researcher Zhenan Bao is getting even better. Now she's demonstrated that it can detect chemicals and biological molecules, in addition to sensing an incredibly ...
Engineering
Feb 23, 2011
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