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Engineers Weld Nanowires With Light
February 6, 2012 — At the nano level, researchers have discovered a new way to weld together meshes of tiny wires. Their work could lead to exciting new electronics and solar applications. To succeed, they called upon ... > full story -
New Virtual Tool May Provide More Accurate Diagnosis of Genetic Mutations
February 6, 2012 — DNA sequencing to detect genetic mutations can aid in the diagnosis and selection of treatment for cancer. Current methods of testing DNA samples, Sanger sequencing and pyrosequencing, occasionally ... > full story -
Materials for First Optical Fibers With High-Speed Electronic Function Are Developed
February 5, 2012 — For the first time, researchers have developed crystalline materials that allow an optical fiber to have integrated, high-speed electronic functions. The potential applications of such optical fibers ... > full story -
To Make a Social Robot, Key Is Satisfying the Human Mind
February 3, 2012 — Understanding the human mind is the key to social robotics, and researchers describe what we can expect from this field in the ... > full story -
Judder-Free Videos on the Smartphone
February 3, 2012 — Overloaded cellular networks can get annoying – especially when you want to watch a video on your smartphone. An optimized Radio Resource Manager will soon be able to help network operators ... > full story -
Predicting System Crashes in Nature and Society
February 2, 2012 — The world can deliver sudden and nasty shocks. Economies can crash, fisheries can collapse, and climates can pass tipping points. Providing early warning of such changes currently requires the ... > full story -
Google Earth Ocean Terrain Receives Major Update: Data Sharpen Resolution of Seafloor Maps, Correct 'Discovery' of Atlantis
February 2, 2012 — Internet information giant Google updated ocean data in its Google Earth application this week, reflecting new bathymetry data assembled by researchers from around the world. The newest version of ... > full story -
Hand Counts of Votes May Cause Errors
February 2, 2012 — Hand counting of votes in postelection audit or recount procedures can result in error rates of up to two percent, according to a new ... > full story -
Unraveling a Butterfly's Aerial Antics Could Help Builders of Bug-Size Flying Robots
February 2, 2012 — By figuring out how butterflies flutter among flowers with amazing grace and agility, researchers hope to help build small airborne robots that can mimic those ... > full story -
Graphene Electronics Moves Into a Third Dimension
February 2, 2012 — Wonder material graphene has been touted as the next silicon, with one major problem -- it is too conductive to be used in computer chips. Now scientists have given its prospects a new lifeline. ... > full story -
Facebook Is Not Such a Good Thing for Those With Low Self-Esteem, Study Finds
February 1, 2012 — In theory, the social networking website Facebook could be great for people with low self-esteem. Sharing is important for improving friendships. But in practice, people with low self-esteem seem to ... > full story -
Spider Web's Strength Lies in More Than Its Silk
February 1, 2012 — A study that combines experimental observations of spider webs with complex computer simulations has shown that web durability depends not only on silk strength, but on how overall web design ... > full story
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