Image: Supernova SNR B0049-73.6
The details of how massive stars explode remains one of the biggest questions in astrophysics.
Astronomy
Nov 8, 2013
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Hold your nose at the boutique festival
The advent of a boutique festival culture is nothing new. Humanity has always had celebratory gatherings with music, dancing, arts and crafts, food and drink. But, in the modern world there is a n urge to study how such gatherings ...
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2013
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Image: Arcing towards orbit
In this two-minute exposure, the Soyuz TMA-11M rocket heads from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan towards orbit with Expedition 38 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos, Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio of NASA and ...
Space Exploration
Nov 8, 2013
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Novel LEDs pave the way to cheaper displays
Researchers from the universities of Bonn and Regensburg have developed a novel type of organic light-emitting diode (OLED). These lights are suitable for the design of particularly energy-efficient cheap displays, which ...
Materials Science
Nov 8, 2013
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Study shows Great Recession hit young people especially hard, limiting ability to save for future
Many households lost money, savings and net wealth during the Great Recession, but the effects didn't stop with households' balance sheets. The final effects of the recession are lingering for many young people as well. A ...
Economics & Business
Nov 8, 2013
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Open-source through the lens of a microscope
A low-cost professional microscope based on open-source technologies has been developed by a group of engineers at the University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering.
Engineering
Nov 8, 2013
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Researchers gather for stem cell retreat
Scientists from across the state are gathering for a retreat at the Health Center today to present their latest findings in the field of stem cell research. Among those making presentations include researchers from UConn, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 8, 2013
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Researchers improve simulations of deep moist convection to accurately predict effects of climate change
Simulations of deep moist convection need to be run at grid resolutions finer than 2 kilometers to accurately predict the effects of climate change.
Earth Sciences
Nov 8, 2013
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Winter wonderland? Mountain hares feel more comfortable away from winter tourists
The mountain hare is rarely seen in the wild. It lives in the higher regions of the Alps and is famous for its beautiful white winter coat. Now, however, climate change and winter tourism are threatening the mountain hare's ...
Ecology
Nov 8, 2013
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A Reconfigurable Antenna Array (RAA) integrated with RF Switches
The recent rapid development of wireless communication systems has created a strong need for the development of new antenna structures. The research described in this project introduces the concept of reconfigurable antennas ...
Engineering
Nov 8, 2013
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