(PhysOrg.com) -- A major driving force of evolution comes from mistakes made by cells and how organisms cope with the consequences, University of Arizona biologists have found. Their discoveries offer lessons for creating ...
Evolution
Jan 24, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In a single exposure, astronomers were able to confirm the existence of a supermassive black hole in the center of galaxy M84.
Space Exploration
Jan 24, 2011
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It floats on a sea of oil in a country that has the largest ecological footprint, yet Abu Dhabi aims to convince the world of its environmental credentials through its futuristic Masdar initiative.
Environment
Jan 24, 2011
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Iran on Sunday officially launched its cyber police unit to confront Internet crimes and counter social networks that spread "espionage and riots," police chief Esmaeil Ahmadi Moghaddam said.
Internet
Jan 24, 2011
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A significant jump in gasoline prices from the current $3 to $4 a gallon has the potential to slow Indiana's economy, where the unemployment rate currently is about 9.8 percent, says a new Ball State University study.
Economics & Business
Jan 24, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers in Australia have invented a virtual keyboard they say will make typing on touch screen devices such as the iPad much faster. The software senses the positions of the user’s fingertips and ...
BP's deal with Rosneft to jointly explore the Arctic's huge oil and gas reserves sets out a new frontier in the race for resources, but one that is dogged by technical and environmental concerns.
Environment
Jan 24, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Split-cycle engines have been around for some time but until now have never matched the fuel efficiency of traditional internal combustion engines. That is about to change, with the latest split-cycle engines ...
Scientists said Monday they were moving closer to coming up with a non-physical definition of the kilo after discovering the metal artefact used as the international standard had shed a little weight.
General Physics
Jan 24, 2011
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An injured wild tiger that strayed into a tourist resort in Nepal has been moved to a new home in the jungle and fitted with a satellite collar so its progress can be tracked, the government said.
Ecology
Jan 24, 2011
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