Staph uses nitric oxide enzyme to colonize noses
Staph bacteria colonize nasal passages through a newly discovered function for a primeval biochemical mechanism.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 28, 2016
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Testing early warning signals for crises, in lakes
Wouldn't it be great if we could tell the state of an ecosystem or the like - whether it's healthy or heading for a crisis - by keeping track of just a few key signals? Thanks to the theory of 'tipping points', that's not ...
Environment
Nov 28, 2016
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Construction greener and more efficient with intelligent software
Construction vehicles could become more efficient and environmentally-friendly, thanks to new technology developed by WMG at the University of Warwick.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 28, 2016
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Quantum particles form droplets
In experiments with magnetic atoms conducted at extremely low temperatures, scientists have demonstrated a unique phase of matter: the atoms form a new type of quantum liquid or quantum droplet state. These so called quantum ...
Quantum Physics
Nov 28, 2016
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Game theory provides new insight on spreading environmentally conscious behavior
The simple act of exchanging information can influence people to change their actions to protect the environment, according to a new study that links game theory with psychological science.
Environment
Nov 28, 2016
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Can you hear the corn grow? Yes!
There's an old farmer's tale that says, "On a quiet night you can hear the corn grow." It may seem funny, but Douglas Cook at New York University and colleagues Roger Elmore and Justin McMechan, at the University of Nebraska, ...
General Physics
Nov 28, 2016
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Scientists develop new optical circuit components to manipulate light
Do you think your computer is fast enough? Think again. The computers of the future could work almost at the speed of light! Nanophotonics, the study of light at the nanometer scale, could indeed bring the speed of our technology ...
Nanophysics
Nov 28, 2016
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What role does mouth shape play for echolocating bats?
Echolocating bats are able to manipulate the acoustic projection pattern of their sonar pulse emissions—but how they do it remains a largely unexplored mystery.
Plants & Animals
Nov 28, 2016
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What if neutron scattering uses the same type of detectors used to look into space?
An EU-funded SINE2020 team is working on developing Resistive Plate Chambers for neutron detectors to help improve experiments for scientists across Europe.
General Physics
Nov 28, 2016
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Quantum physics offers new way to factor numbers
(Phys.org)—Any number can, in theory, be written as the product of prime numbers. For small numbers, this is easy (for example, the prime factors of 12 are 2, 2, and 3), but for large numbers, prime factorization becomes ...
