The gender gap in venture capital explored
Gender bias in venture capital, particularly in Silicon Valley, has grabbed a number of headlines with stories of challenges that women-led startups face.
Economics & Business
Jan 8, 2016
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Aliso Canyon methane leak emissions sky-high, pilot scientist found
A UC Davis scientist flying in a pollution-detecting airplane provided the first, and so far only, estimates of methane emissions spewing from the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility in Southern California since the ...
Environment
Jan 8, 2016
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Training essential for disaster response
As people count the cost of the bushfire that has devastated the South West town of Yarloop, one local clinician is investigating how emergency burns staff should prepare for the unexpected.
Other
Jan 8, 2016
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Exchanging handwritten letters strengthens children's literacy skills and family ties, new UTA study finds
Young children who write letters back and forth to extended family members improve their literacy skills. They also develop a stronger connection with distant relatives, a University of Texas at Arlington study finds.
Social Sciences
Jan 8, 2016
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Adding cesium to perovskite in solar cells boosts performance of silicon
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers working at Oxford University has found a way to add cesium to perovskite solar cells to boost the performance of silicon, while maintaining the efficiency benefits it offers. In their paper ...
New year, old beer—professor helps test century‑old brew
A bottle of Alexander Keith's beer has been keeping Dal Engineering prof Andrew MacIntosh busy at work this week.
Biotechnology
Jan 8, 2016
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Scientists discover how blue and green clays kill bacteria
Since prehistoric times, humans have used clays for medicinal purposes.
Biochemistry
Jan 8, 2016
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Urban Canid Project tracks coyotes and prevent conflicts
When a young male coyote on Madison's west side began acting oddly last month, the Urban Canid Project took to Facebook.
Ecology
Jan 8, 2016
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Dirt detector could slash airplane emissions
Airlines could significantly reduce their fuel bills and carbon footprint thanks to a new device being developed with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).
Engineering
Jan 8, 2016
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Exploring the solar system—the best of what you can look out for in 2016
This year is shaping up to be another exciting one for space after a bonanza of discoveries and celestial events in 2015.
Space Exploration
Jan 8, 2016
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