How am I feeling? Ask my house
Someday a health checkup may be as easy as switching on the living room light.
Engineering
Sep 27, 2017
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Purple plant is on the defensive
While lavender has long been known for its strong scent and soothing oils, a UBC researcher is exploring the plant's ability to create natural pesticides.
Biotechnology
Sep 27, 2017
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Cell model reveals dynamic nature of segmentation clock that drives vertebrae formation
Like a string of pearls, the spine is made of a series of similar vertebrae. A so-called segmentation clock creates this repetitive arrangement in developing embryos: Each time the clock ticks, a vertebra starts to form.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 27, 2017
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Swiss people may be ready to live car-free under certain conditions
The findings of PostCarWorld, a cross-disciplinary study into Swiss people's contradictory relationship with cars, will be presented at EPFL on 3 October. An honorary lecture will then be given by Professor Jacques Lévy, ...
Other
Sep 27, 2017
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Do lime trees kill bees?
Public interest in bees is intense. There's rarely a week that goes by without a story in the press about populations plummeting. Although most of these stories focus on chemical pesticides, other factors may also be affecting ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 27, 2017
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Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver
Pioneering research from the University of South Australia has shown for the first time that drones can be used to detect human vital signs in war zones and natural disasters.
Engineering
Sep 27, 2017
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Online learning punishes minority students, but video chats can help
Online learning is expanding in Canada at a rate of about 8.75 per cent every year. This shift to online environments has redefined the format of education. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), for example, have become wildly ...
Social Sciences
Sep 27, 2017
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Paper supercapacitor addresses power/energy density tradeoff
By coating ordinary paper with layers of gold nanoparticles and other materials, researchers have fabricated flexible paper supercapacitors that exhibit the best performance of any textile-type supercapacitor to date. In ...
Monetising time savings makes toll roads financially stack up
Putting a dollar value on the savings from traffic congestion, noise and air pollution as a result of toll roads and tunnels will make large infrastructure projects more cost effective, according to a new study by QUT.
Economics & Business
Sep 27, 2017
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Removing nitrate for healthier ecosystems
Nitrogen can present a dilemma for farmers and land managers.
Environment
Sep 27, 2017
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