The hydrothermal vents and methane seeps on the ocean floor that were once thought to be geologic and biological oddities are now emerging as a major force in ocean ecosystems, marine life and global climate.
Earth Sciences
May 31, 2016
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New fundamental research by UT Dallas physicists may accelerate the drive toward more advanced electronics and more powerful computers.
Condensed Matter
May 31, 2016
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A team of American and Chinese researchers has developed a new tool that could aid in the quest for better batteries and fuel cells.
General Physics
May 31, 2016
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When the script of Lawrence of Arabia called for wrecking a train, director David Lean found it easiest to go ahead and wreck a train, orchestrating and filming it with expert precision. Similarly, while it's possible to ...
General Physics
May 31, 2016
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Physicists based at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich and the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics have observed a nanoscale light-matter phenomenon which lasts for only attoseconds.
Nanophysics
May 31, 2016
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A protein designed by researchers at Georgia State University can effectively target a cell surface receptor linked to a number of diseases, showing potential as a therapeutic treatment for an array of illnesses, including ...
Biochemistry
May 31, 2016
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Palm oil produced on tropical plantations that drive deforestation has become a major biofuel for vehicles in the European Union, industry figures released Tuesday by an environmental group revealed.
Environment
May 31, 2016
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As the summer heats up, so do cities. That's true not just for hot places like Los Angeles and Phoenix, but also for cooler capitals like Ottawa and Reykjavik.
Energy & Green Tech
May 31, 2016
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Finland says it will apply for EU help to deal with recent redundancies, particularly among workers at Microsoft and Nokia.
Business
May 31, 2016
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The use of ad-blocking software for mobile devices has nearly doubled in the past year, raising questions about the viability of online media business models, a study showed Tuesday.
Internet
May 31, 2016
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