The realization of photonic chips is a long–sought research goal. Surface plasmon polariton devices and circuits, which bridge the gap between integrated photonics and microelectronic technologies, are promising candidates ...
Optics & Photonics
Jun 8, 2016
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A physical body might be able to cross a wormhole in spite of the extreme tidal forces, suggests a new study by Rubiera-Garcia, of Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA), and his team. This result, published ...
Astronomy
Jun 8, 2016
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The composition and temperature of the Earth's interior are fundamental for understanding the Earth's interior and dynamics. Because it's impossible to directly access most areas of the Earth's interior, the combination of ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 8, 2016
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The French government has created an emergency alert application intended to send swift warnings to smartphone users in the event of a bombing, shooting or other disaster.
Software
Jun 8, 2016
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Nanomaterials have the potential to improve many next-generation technologies. They promise to speed up computer chips, increase the resolution of medical imaging devices and make electronics more energy efficient. But imbuing ...
Nanophysics
Jun 8, 2016
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The sex life of the biggest bird to have ever roamed the planet has been revealed - and it's more akin to a goose than an emu.
Archaeology
Jun 8, 2016
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Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos has pledged to invest $3 billion in India, in a big bet on the growth of online shopping in the fast-growing South Asian economy.
Business
Jun 8, 2016
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Mexico's government announced Tuesday measures to reduce smog in the capital by preventing corruption at emission inspection centers that have allowed polluting cars to stay on the road.
Environment
Jun 8, 2016
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The origins of over two-thirds of the grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural crops countries grow and consume can be traced to ancient breadbaskets in distant parts of the world, according to an exhaustive ...
Environment
Jun 8, 2016
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Two leaded bronze artifacts found in northwestern Alaska are the first evidence that metal from Asia reached prehistoric North America prior to contact with Europeans, according to new Purdue University research.
Archaeology
Jun 8, 2016
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