Stardust Logs A Decade Under The Stars
(PhysOrg.com) -- Saturday, Feb. 7, marked the 10th anniversary of the launch of NASA's well-traveled Stardust spacecraft.
Space Exploration
Feb 9, 2009
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Model Suggests Origins of Mars Gullies
University of Arkansas researchers have used chemistry and geology to create a model that may explain the mystery of how modern-day gullies form on the surface of Mars.
Earth Sciences
Feb 9, 2009
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First laboratory experiment to accurately model stellar jets explains mysterious 'knots'
Some of the most breathtaking objects in the cosmos are the jets of matter streaming out of stars, but astrophysicists have long been at a loss to explain how these jets achieve their varied shapes. Now, laboratory research ...
Astronomy
Feb 9, 2009
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New tool gets handle on cropland CO2 emissions
For the first time, farmers have data that tracks at the county level on-site and off-site energy use and carbon dioxide emissions associated with growing crops in the United States.
Environment
Feb 9, 2009
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Research Shows Multimedia Can Help Report Complex News
Assistant Professor Ron Yaros paid his dues as a journalist - working in the midwest from Michigan to Wisconsin and Missouri. He covered science, technology and health. But he wanted more. "I realized that there might be ...
Other
Feb 9, 2009
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Does Facebook share too much information?
It's possible that you don't care whether your old college roommate thinks Ric Flair's birthday should be a national holiday. Maybe the fact that a co-worker adores a particular brand of potato chips does nothing for you.
Internet
Feb 9, 2009
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How gorilla gestures point to evolution of human language
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of St Andrews have discovered that gorillas have a more extensive repertoire of gestures than any other mammal.
Feb 9, 2009
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Carbon Nanotubes Make Fuel Cells Cheaper
(PhysOrg.com) -- As fuel cells are becoming more popular due to their potential use in applications such as hydrogen-powered vehicles, auxiliary power systems, and electronic devices, the need for the precious metal platinum ...
IMEC develops low-cost low-power 60GHz solutions in digital 45nm CMOS
At this week’s International Solid State Circuits Conference, IMEC presents a 60GHz front-end receive chain, phase-locked loop and power amplifier in 45nm digital CMOS technology. These building blocks pave the way to ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Feb 9, 2009
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Scientists say Antarctic climate evidence too strong to ignore
(PhysOrg.com)—More than 50 top international polar scientists will meet at Victoria University of Wellington this week to discuss their cutting-edge climate change research.
Earth Sciences
Feb 9, 2009
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