Ethnic diversity is good for your health, reveal researchers
A study by social scientists at The University of Manchester has revealed that Britain's most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods are also the healthiest.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2013
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Qatar government backs tighter online media codes
(AP)—Qatar's government has backed new Internet codes that widen controls over news websites and online commentary after similar clampdowns by other Gulf Arab states.
Internet
May 30, 2013
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An electrical switch for magnetism (w/ Video)
Researchers at MIT have developed a new way of controlling the motion of magnetic domains—the key technology in magnetic memory systems, such as a computer's hard disk. The new approach requires little power to write and ...
Nanophysics
May 30, 2013
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SKorea fosters startups as it seeks economic shift
Kwon Sunbeom's future was mapped out. Talented in math and science, he attended a specialized high school and majored in electronic engineering at a prestigious university. Lifetime employment at one of South Korea's towering ...
Business
May 30, 2013
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Discovery of subfossil wood opens new research avenues
A Sunday walk led to the discovery of a subfossil forest which has remained intact for over 13,000 years in the Zurich clay, opening new doors for Central European dendrochronology.
Earth Sciences
May 30, 2013
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New visualization reveals virus particles have more individuality than thought
(Phys.org) —Virus particles of the same type had been thought to have identical structures, like a mass-produced toy, but a new visualization technique developed by a Purdue University researcher revealed otherwise.
Cell & Microbiology
May 30, 2013
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UN warns of jellyfish 'vicious circle' in Med
The United Nations on Thursday warned overfishing in the Mediterranean was boosting jellyfish, which reduce stocks further and it called for jellyfish to be used in food, medicine and cosmetics.
Ecology
May 30, 2013
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Hybrid carbon nanotube yarn muscle
Professor Seon Jeong Kim of Hanyang University has created a high capacity yarn muscle that does not require electrolytes or special packaging. It will have a big impact in the motor, biological and robot industry.
Nanomaterials
May 30, 2013
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy S4 'Mini'
South Korea's Samsung Electronics on Thursday unveiled a slimmed down version of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone as the company looks to tap the mid-range market.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 30, 2013
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Dairy study in top agriculture journal
Massey University researcher Dr Jean Margerison has had a research article accepted for publication in the prestigious Journal of Dairy Science.
Other
May 30, 2013
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