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When Galaxies Switch Off: Hubble's COSMOS Survey Solves 'Quenched' Galaxy Mystery
Some galaxies hit a point in
their lives when their star
formation is snuffed out,
and they become "quenched".
Quenched galaxies in the
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Computer Scientists Develop 'Mathematical Jigsaw Puzzles' to Encrypt Software
Computer science experts
have designed a system to
encrypt software so that it
only allows someone to use a
program as intended while
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How to Keep Kids Engaged With Educational Games
If you want teams of
students to stay engaged
while playing educational
games, you might want them
to switch seats pretty
often. That's one finding
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Dingoes Remain Top Predator Despite Control Measures
The culling of dingoes in
Australia to protect
livestock does not open the
way for other predators to
take their place, new
research finds. Dingoes and
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The Universe or the Brain: Where Does Math Originate?
July 15, 2013 — Four scientists debate whether math is an inherent part of the universe, or merely how our brains cope with - and explain - our ... > full story -
Kill-Switch Controls Immune-Suppressing Cells, Scientists Discover
July 14, 2013 — Scientists have uncovered the mechanism that controls whether cells that are able to suppress immune responses live or ... > full story -
Math Game More Effective Than Paper Exercises
July 8, 2013 — To measure the effectiveness of Monkey Tales, a study was carried out with 88 second grade pupils divided into three groups. One group was asked to play the game for a period of three weeks while the ... > full story -
New Generation Electronic Games Boosts Kids' Physical Activity at Home
July 1, 2013 — Giving kids new generation "active" electronic games boosts their physical activity at home and has the same effect as stopping them from using the older versions altogether, a new study ... > full story -
Spatial Training Boosts Math Skills
June 25, 2013 — Training young children in spatial reasoning can improve their math performance, according to a groundbreaking ... > full story -
Distracted Walking: Injuries Soar for Pedestrians on Phones
June 19, 2013 — More than 1,500 pedestrians were estimated to be treated in emergency rooms in 2010 for injuries related to using a cell phone while walking, according to a new nationwide ... > full story -
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The Geometry of Persuasion: How Do Seating Layouts Influence Consumers?
June 18, 2013 — Consumers seated in circular arrangements feel a greater need to belong than those seated in angular layouts, according to a new ... > full story -
Incontinence Takes Mental Toll on Younger Women
June 14, 2013 — Middle-aged women are more likely to suffer depression from a common medical problem that they find too embarrassing to talk about: urinary ... > full story -
Puffin Count on Isle of May NNR in Scotland Gives Surprising Result
May 31, 2013 — Atlantic Puffin numbers on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve (NNR) off Scotland's east coast are at similar levels to 2009 despite this spring’s severe weather. Severe weather resulted in ... > full story -
Just How Secure Is Quantum Cryptography?
May 28, 2013 — Unlike classical encryption, quantum communication systems are known to offer the promise of virtually unbreakable encryption. Now, new research on this topic is shaking up the long-held notion that ... > full story
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