Unlike barnacles, which cement themselves tightly to the surfaces of rocks, piers or ships, the clamlike bivalves called mussels dangle more loosely from these surfaces, attached by a collection of fine filaments known as ...
Materials Science
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It would be impossible to compute all of the ways a piece of cloth might shift, fold and drape over a moving human figure. But after six months of computation, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University ...
Computer Sciences
Jul 23, 2013
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One of the greatest social changes across Europe in recent decades has been the increase of women in the labour market. However, changes in women's work patterns have not always been matched by changes in the division of ...
Social Sciences
Jul 23, 2013
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Scientists led by the University of Leicester have set a new record for cosmic X-ray sources ever sighted – creating an unprecedented cosmic X-ray catalogue that will provide a valuable resource allowing astronomers to ...
Astronomy
Jul 23, 2013
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Protons, as positively charged hydrogen ions, move very rapidly in water from one water molecule to the next, which is why the conductivity of water is relatively high. The principle of proton conduction in water has been ...
General Physics
Jul 23, 2013
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We are just starting to develop smart textiles. So far the problem has always been that it was not possible to apply the electronic components, called organic semiconductors, to three-dimensional structures such as fibres ...
Engineering
Jul 23, 2013
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Existing criminal offences which feature the use of computers could be treated in the same way as offences involving driving suggest researchers.
Internet
Jul 23, 2013
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Employees carrying out an insider attack at work can be identified from the language they use in emails according to Lancaster psychologists.
Social Sciences
Jul 23, 2013
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Flame retardants are often extremely harmful to health. Despite this, they are found in many types of synthetic materials which would otherwise ignite quickly. Empa researchers have now succeeded in producing non-harmful ...
Environment
Jul 23, 2013
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Elizabethan craftsmen developed advanced manufacturing technology that could match that of the 21st century, claim researchers from Birmingham City University who are analysing a 400-year-old hoard of jewellery.
Archaeology
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