(Phys.org)—An international team of researchers working on a project that involves monitoring and studying data received from a group of satellites that has been stationed very close to one another in orbit, has observed ...
Thermoelectric materials, which can directly and reversibly convert heat to electrical energy, are used in a variety of applications, including cooling of electronic devices and waste heat energy conversion.
Nanophysics
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We're always talking about Pluto, or Saturn or Mars. But nobody ever seems to talk about Jupiter any more. Why is that? I mean, it's the largest planet in the solar system. 318 times the mass of the Earth has got to count ...
Space Exploration
Apr 7, 2016
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Linguist Bonny Sands speaks in clicks. The adjunct faculty member is an expert on click languages, and supports language revitalization efforts through documentation.
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2016
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In many parts of the country, early spring flowers, leafing trees and busy birds were good indications of just how warm the start of year has been.
Environment
Apr 7, 2016
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Virtual reality technology is introducing a new dimension to wildlife conservation by helping researchers anywhere in the world assess the conditions of distant species and environments as if they were on location.
Ecology
Apr 7, 2016
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You may know that compost often makes for good fertilizer. But could your green-bin discards be brewed into something even more powerful?
Environment
Apr 7, 2016
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A popular recreational fish species in the Vasse-Wonnerup estuary is showing signs of recovering from a major fish kill event three years ago.
Ecology
Apr 7, 2016
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Divers and experts are calling for more action to protect biodiversity-rich UK rocky reefs for the future.
Environment
Apr 7, 2016
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Researchers from Empa and the University of Basel have developed a new method of electrospraying which enables artificial muscles to be fabricated from nanometer-thin silicone layers. Since muscles of this type can operate ...
Materials Science
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