In the insect world, smells are important. Insects of course do not have noses, but they do have receptors on their antennae, feet, and other body parts that allow them to sense chemicals and odors.
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2016
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Mimicking nature is not easy, but new insights by researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) could help create a viable artificial system of photosynthesis.
Materials Science
Jul 5, 2016
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We know that within every living plant there are millions of cells working together in a wonderfully complex harmony. But what we don't know is, within each of these cells, what exactly is going on. Scientists have known ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 5, 2016
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Aviation engineering specialists have secured a £1 million research grant to develop a pioneering new aircraft routing and scheduling system that could see operations increase by 50% at some of the world's busiest airports.
Engineering
Jul 5, 2016
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A team of engineering students has produced a bicycle powered generator which could power a 55 watt projector for the time required to watch a movie.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 5, 2016
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The development of farming was a key milestone in human history, but as a species we were quite late to the party. Insects got there first! One of the best documented examples happens in the termite world, where some species ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2016
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A computer analysis of the texts of more than 400 Dutch versions of Little Red Riding Hood from the 18th century up to now provides more insight into the evolution of this fairy tale. The computational ethnologist Folgert ...
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2016
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The EU QUIET-TRACK project offers a noise reduction and track monitoring system which is demonstrated to be a valuable and cost effective resource for rail infrastructure planning authorities.
Engineering
Jul 5, 2016
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Water is liquid at room temperature – astounding for such a small molecule. Insights into the causes are provided by a new simulation method, which has its origins in brain research. Using artificial neural networks, researchers ...
Condensed Matter
Jul 5, 2016
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Many people visit the WA Museum to see displays without being aware of its vast research collection that can help us to understand and conserve endangered species.
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2016
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