While politicians quibble over how to deal with illegal immigration, an ominous group of foreigners goes unaddressed: space aliens.
Space Exploration
Dec 9, 2015
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At this week's IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting 2015, nano-electronics research center imec presented breakthrough results to increase performance and improve reliability of deeply scaled silicon CMOS logic devices.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Dec 9, 2015
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Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have found a simple new way to study very delicate biological samples – like proteins at work in photosynthesis and components of protein-making ...
General Physics
Dec 9, 2015
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More than 40,000 people were forced to leave their homes after Storm Desmond caused devastating floods and wreaked havoc in north-west England. Initial indications were that the storm may have caused the heaviest local daily ...
Environment
Dec 9, 2015
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A Victoria University of Wellington linguistics graduand has found Wellingtonians may be giving away more about their political affiliations than they think when discussing politics.
Social Sciences
Dec 9, 2015
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Local speedsters are keen to prove it's possible to become the best—and fastest—in the world with determination, skill, and a whole lot of science.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 9, 2015
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EPFL spin-off Nanolive has launched the 3D Cell Explorer, a microscope for observing living cells in 3D. This new tool could be a real boon for researchers in such areas as infertility.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 9, 2015
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The growing demand for potable water calls for low energy and cost effective methods for water purification. Inspired by the natural water purification systems of the roots of the mangrove plant and the human kidney, a team ...
Materials Science
Dec 9, 2015
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Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) is more than a renewable energy source. The storage and extraction of heat and cold can remediate polluted groundwater ten times faster than existing technologies. PhD candidate Zhuobiao ...
Environment
Dec 9, 2015
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Between your home network and the internet sits your broadband router. This humble device is often overlooked, yet it is also your first line of defence against hackers, malware and viruses.
Security
Dec 9, 2015
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