The condensation of water is crucial to the operation of most of the powerplants that provide our electricity — whether they are fueled by coal, natural gas or nuclear fuel. It is also the key to producing potable water ...
Nanomaterials
Feb 23, 2012
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You don’t have to be a language maven to find the direct object in a basic English-language sentence. Just look next to the verb. Take a simple sentence: “I gave a book to Mary.” In this case the verb, “gave,” ...
Other
Feb 23, 2012
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Investors may have access to a process similar to one used by racetrack bettors that could make playing the financial markets substantially less risky.
Economics & Business
Feb 23, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a new cell phone–based fluorescent imaging and sensing platform that can detect the presence of the bacterium ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 23, 2012
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Spanish-language media in the United States play a critical role in shaping perceptions of public opinion among Latino voters and public officials of every ethnicity across the country. They also play a far greater advocacy ...
Social Sciences
Feb 23, 2012
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Australian researchers Thursday revealed they had filmed a pod of extremely rare Shepherd's beaked whales for the first time ever.
Plants & Animals
Feb 23, 2012
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Attorneys general from across the United States urged Google on Wednesday to put the brakes on plans for a major change to its privacy policy.
Internet
Feb 23, 2012
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Hits from The Beatles have finally joined the chorus of ringtones available for mobile phones.
Business
Feb 23, 2012
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Weizmann scientists have revealed a new kind of on-off switch in the brain for regulating the production of a main biochemical signal from the brain that stimulates cortisol release in the body.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 23, 2012
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The Obama administration is calling for stronger privacy protections for consumers as mobile gadgets, Internet services and other tools are able to do a better job of tracking what you do and where you go.
Internet
Feb 23, 2012
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