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Subtly Shaded Map of Moon Reveals Titanium Treasure Troves
October 7, 2011 A map of the Moon combining observations in visible and ultraviolet wavelengths shows a treasure trove of areas rich in Titanium ores. Not only is titanium a valuable element, it is key to helping ... > full story -
Astronomers Find Elusive Planets in Decade-Old Hubble Data
October 6, 2011 In a painstaking re-analysis of Hubble Space Telescope images from 1998, astronomers have found visual evidence for two extrasolar planets that went undetected back then. Finding these hidden gems in ... > full story -
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Is Chivalry the Norm for Insects?
October 6, 2011 The long-standing consensus of why insects stick together after mating has been turned on its head. This study shows that, contrary to previous thinking, females benefit from this arrangement just as ... > full storyMore: -
Hold the Phone for Vital Signs: Researchers Turn a Smart Phone Into a Medical Monitor
October 6, 2011 Researchers are turning smartphones into sophisticated medical monitors able to capture and transmit vital physiological data. The team has already developed an app that measures heart rate, heart ... > full story -
Triple Rainbows Exist, Photo Evidence Shows
October 5, 2011 Single rainbows are inspiring, double rainbows are rare, but tertiary rainbows have been elusive until a meteorologist provided guidelines that showed how to find them. Few people have ever claimed ... > full story -
Rendering Engine Built to Generate High-Quality Images of Brain Simulations
October 4, 2011 Researchers have developed a high-quality cerebral cortex image rendering engine. The rendered images are used to generate 3D videos and ... > full story -
Saturn's Geyser Moon Enceladus Shows Off for NASA's Cassini
October 3, 2011 NASA's Cassini spacecraft successfully completed its Oct. 1 flyby of Saturn's moon Enceladus and its jets of water vapor and ice. At its closest approach, the spacecraft flew approximately 62 miles ... > full story -
Engineers Build Smart Petri Dish: Device Can Be Used for Medical Diagnostics, Imaging Cell Growth Continuously
October 3, 2011 The cameras in our cell phones have dramatically changed the way we share the special moments in our lives, making photographs instantly available to friends and family. Now, the imaging sensor chips ... > full story -
Researchers Transform iPhone Into High-Quality Medical Imaging Device
October 3, 2011 In a feat of technology tweaking that would rival MacGyver, a team of researchers has transformed everyday iPhones into medical-quality imaging and chemical detection devices. With materials that ... > full story -
'Sexting' Driven by Peer Pressure
September 30, 2011 Both young men and women experience peer pressure to share sexual images via the new phenomenon of "sexting," according to preliminary ... > full story
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