Blue moon, supermoon, total lunar eclipse rolled into one (Update)
The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week.
Space Exploration
Jan 29, 2018
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As Paris mops up, warning of more floods in Europe's future
As Paris began mopping up after the rain-gorged river Seine overflowed for the second time in two years, researchers warned Monday that Europe faces a flood-filled future due to global warming.
Environment
Jan 29, 2018
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Copper hydroxychloride in diets fed to weanling pigs improves performance and health
Copper is an essential element in diets for pigs, and it can be provided in a number of different forms. Copper hydroxychloride is less likely to react with other vitamins and minerals in a premix than the more commonly used ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 29, 2018
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'Chemical net' could be key to capturing pure hydrogen
Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and an exceptionally clean fuel source. While it is making its way into the fuel cells of electric cars, busses and heavy equipment, its widespread use is hampered by ...
Materials Science
Jan 29, 2018
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Predicting influencers has just been made simpler
Social networks, such as Twitter, thrive on key influencers spreading news. Like information, epidemics also spread from key individuals. To identify the most influential actors in such networks, many studies have, until ...
General Physics
Jan 29, 2018
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What happens to language as populations grow? It simplifies, say researchers
Languages have an intriguing paradox. Languages with lots of speakers, such as English and Mandarin, have large vocabularies with relatively simple grammar. Yet the opposite is also true: Languages with fewer speakers have ...
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2018
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Better health and economic activity key to easing UK pension crisis
Raising the UK state pension age is not enough to address the challenges caused by an ageing population, a new report from the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) argues.
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2018
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Relativity matters: Two opposing views of the magnetic force reconciled
Current textbooks often refer to the Lorentz-Maxwell force governed by the electric charge. But they rarely refer to the extension of that theory required to explain the magnetic force on a point particle. For elementary ...
General Physics
Jan 29, 2018
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Minimizing exposure to harmful flame retardant chemicals in waste foams and plastics
Continued research and new policies and practices to ensure proper use and disposal of foam and plastic products that contain potentially harmful flame retardant chemicals are needed to minimize health risks from environmental ...
Other
Jan 29, 2018
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Smarter cities, smarter living
A home thermostat automatically establishes a comfortable environment for its occupants. A washing machine sends a text message when its cycle is complete. Lights throughout a house are controlled with a tap and swipe on ...
Environment
Jan 29, 2018
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