(Phys.org) -- Psychologists from Royal Holloway, University of London believe a collaborative writing project can help boost self-esteem and improve core skills such as team work among young people.
Social Sciences
Jul 4, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Titanium dioxide, or titania, is an inorganic material commonly used as a whitening agent in food and toothpaste. It is also used as one of the main active ingredients in sunscreens. The properties that make ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 4, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Researchers in Australia have discovered that mourning cuttlefish (Sepia plangon) have the unique property of being able to change the coloring on one side of their body to mimic the coloring of a female to ...
(Phys.org) -- Polymer fibers play a central role in the production of biomaterials for tissue engineering applications. Generated from self-assembling polyelectrolytes, these materials provide matrices for cells to grow and ...
Materials Science
Jul 4, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Increasing the areal density at which electronic components can be integrated onto a computer chip has always been key to the revolution of technological applications. However, achieving the same feat in the ...
Optics & Photonics
Jul 4, 2012
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A new technique for making brighter, longer-lasting LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) has taken the first leap from research laboratory towards the three-billion-US-dollar global market in high-powered lighting. The new manufacturing ...
Engineering
Jul 4, 2012
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Wednesday marks the country’s annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. But there are many interesting historical ...
Other
Jul 4, 2012
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A new app for android phones allows Londoners to share their experiences about the London Underground as they travel, and could transform how we use public transport.
Software
Jul 4, 2012
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A University of Manchester team researching urban violence has developed a new method which can help city authorities to assess the conditions where conflict could potentially tip into violence.
Social Sciences
Jul 4, 2012
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Stereotypes of scientists as stern-faced and emotionless were tossed aside on Wednesday when physicists reacted with joy and tears to CERN's announcement about the Higgs Boson.
General Physics
Jul 4, 2012
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