Aircraft microbiome much like that of homes and offices, study finds
What does flying in a commercial airliner have in common with working at the office or relaxing at home?
Ecology
Jun 7, 2018
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Essential oils to fight bacterial infections
James Cook University scientists have discovered a technique to apply natural plant extracts such as Tea Tree Oil as a coating for medical devices, a process which could prevent millions of infections every year.
Polymers
Jun 7, 2018
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Pheromone power—Bringing 'SexyPlant' back to defy crop pests
The project will use a biological method for manufacturing pheromones, which provide a safe and sustainable alternative to harmful pesticides, reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Ecology
Jun 7, 2018
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Using mathematical approaches to optimally manage public debt
While most countries around the world rely on debt to finance their government and economy, keeping this debt under control is a financial imperative. Large government debt negatively impacts long-term economic growth. Increase ...
Mathematics
Jun 7, 2018
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France seeks to send 'signal' with mobile phone ban in schools
French lawmakers began debating Thursday a ban on mobile phones in public schools, one of President Emmanuel Macron's campaign pledges which critics say will do little to counter classroom disruptions or limit cyberbullying.
Other
Jun 7, 2018
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Study shows football teams who sing their national anthem with passion are more likely to win
Football games are enormously unpredictable, which may explain why spectators are often willing to embrace superstition to try to predict the winner. During the 2010 football world cup, many of us actually put our trust in ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2018
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Scientists are using DNA to study ocean life and reveal the hidden diversity of zooplankton
Marine zooplankton are tiny animals, roughly the size of insects you might see on a summer day, that drift with ocean currents. Many of them are lovely, but except for scientists who study them, few people are aware that ...
Ecology
Jun 7, 2018
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3
US, China reach $1.4 bn ZTE deal as signs emerge of trade talks progres
Washington and Beijing have reached a deal to ease sanctions that brought Chinese smartphone maker ZTE to the brink of collapse, the US Commerce Department announced Thursday.
Business
Jun 7, 2018
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5
Bend it like Einstein: Science and the World Cup
Football fans won't be alone when they sit glued to their TV sets for the 2018 World Cup.
Other
Jun 7, 2018
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Refund ordered for Austrian car buyer over Dieselgate
A Vienna court has ordered a car dealer to reimburse a customer who bought a Volkswagen car because it was fitted with software designed to cheat emissions tests, the buyer's lawyers said Thursday.
Business
Jun 7, 2018
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