Dog DNA influences face shape
A study of dog DNA has revealed a genetic mutation linked to flat face shapes such as those seen in pugs and bulldogs.
Plants & Animals
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More reliable way to produce single photons
Physicists at the University of Bath have developed a technique to more reliably produce single photons that can be imprinted with quantum information.
Optics & Photonics
Nov 24, 2016
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Video: Accidental discoveries that went boom
Chemistry typically involves precise measurements and careful testing in order to get significant results. Yet several notable discoveries happened simply by accident—ultimately altering how society views science.
Other
Sep 21, 2016
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Himalayan migration northward found to be result of tectonic lift
A trio of researchers has found evidence to suggest that a very large gorge in an eastern part of the Himalayas is moving slowly northward due to pressure from tectonic lift. In their paper published in the journal Science, ...
New research accelerates next-generation ultra-precise sensing technology
The mining, navigation, minerals exploration and environmental hydrology sectors are set to benefit from new University of Queensland research into quantum technology.
General Physics
Jun 9, 2016
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Physicists are putting themselves out of a job, using artificial intelligence to run a complex experiment
Physicists are putting themselves out of a job, using artificial intelligence to run a complex experiment.
General Physics
May 16, 2016
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Survey gives clearer view of risky leaks from gas mains
Precise measurements of leaks from natural gas pipelines across metropolitan Boston have demonstrated that almost a sixth of the leaks qualified as potentially explosive, and that a handful of leaks emitted half of the total ...
Environment
Mar 28, 2016
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NASA station leads way for improved measurements of Earth orientation, shape
NASA has demonstrated the success of advanced technology for making precise measurements of Earth's orientation and rotation - information that helps provide a foundation for navigation of all space missions and for geophysical ...
Space Exploration
Mar 10, 2016
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Einstein put to the test with two precision laser experiments in space
According to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, all bodies in a vacuum regardless of their properties are accelerated by the Earth's gravity at the same rate. This principle of equivalence applies to stones, feathers ...
General Physics
Jan 26, 2016
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Einstein's Cross under the gravitational microlens
A Spanish research team has obtained measurements for the innermost region of a disc of matter in orbital motion around a supermassive black hole in the quasar known as Einstein's Cross (Q2237-0305). It constitutes the most ...
Astronomy
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