
Largest Neuronal Network Simulation to Date Achieved Using Japanese Supercomputer
Scientists have carried out
the largest general neuronal
network simulation to date. ... > full story

'Soft' Approach Leads to Revolutionary Energy Storage: Graphene-Based Supercapacitors
Researchers have brought
next generation energy
storage closer with an
engineering first -- a
graphene-based device that
... > full story

Citizen Scientists Rival Experts in Analyzing Land-Cover Data
Data gathered and analyzed
by non-experts can rival the
quality of data from
experts, shows a new study
of crowdsourced data from
... > full story

Heavy Cell Phone Use Linked to Oxidative Stress
A new study finds a strong
link between heavy cell
phone users and higher
oxidative stress to all
aspects of a human cell,
including DNA. Uniquely
... > full story
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Catching Cancer Early by Chasing It: Portable Diagnostic Device That Can Travel to the Patient
August 1, 2013 Reaching a clinic in time to receive an early diagnosis for cancer -- when the disease is most treatable -- is a global problem. Now a team of researchers proposes a global solution: have a ... > full story -
Nanomaterials: Sized-Up for Strength
July 31, 2013 Experiments and numerical simulations show that miniaturized ultra-small platinum cylinders weaken when their constituents are reduced in ... > full story -
Smart Materials: Fused Liquid Marbles Show Their Strength
July 31, 2013 A superglue polymerisation strategy that fortifies encapsulated ‘liquid marble’ water droplets also strengthens their market ... > full story -
Turning Unused TV Frequencies Into Wireless Broadband
July 31, 2013 Every day in Singapore, millions of mobile devices connect to the web wirelessly. The rapid growth of data traffic is putting a strain on current network infrastructure, prompting a need for ... > full story -
Key Factors for Wireless Power Transfer
July 31, 2013 What happens to a resonant wireless power transfer system in complex electromagnetic environments? Researchers explored the influences at play in this type of situation and describe how efficient ... > full story -
Cause of LED 'Efficiency Droop' Identified
July 30, 2013 Researchers have identified the mechanism behind a plague of LED light bulbs: a flaw called "efficiency droop" that causes LEDs to lose up to 20 percent of their efficiency as they are subjected to ... > full story -
Impaired Visual Signals Might Contribute to Schizophrenia Symptoms
July 29, 2013 By observing the eye movements of schizophrenia patients while playing a simple video game, a researcher has discovered a potential explanation for some of their symptoms, including difficulty with ... > full story -
Is Facebook Actually Making Communication About Products and Brands More Interesting?
July 26, 2013 Communication channels such as Facebook may be leading consumers to discuss more interesting products, according to a new ... > full story -
Discussing Violence Acts as 'a Stronger Bond Than Blood Ties' for Gang Members
July 26, 2013 Gang members trust one another more than their own family members if they have shared incriminating information about a violent act they are planning, says a new Oxford University study. Researchers ... > full story -
Oven-Baked Fish Fingers Have Fewer Furans Than When Fried
July 26, 2013 Researchers have discovered that fried fish fingers generate more furanic compounds than those baked in the oven. To be precise, there are three times as many when fried with olive oil and twice as ... > full story
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