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Odors from Human Skin Cells Can Be Used to Identify Melanoma
June 13, 2013 Researchers identified odorants from human skin cells that can be used to identify melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. In addition a nanotechnology-based sensor could reliably differentiate ... > full story -
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Context Crucial When It Comes to Mutations in Genetic Evolution
June 13, 2013 Evolutionary biologists have found that whether a given mutation is good or bad is often determined by other mutations associated with it. In other words, genetic evolution is ... > full story -
Greater Convenience and Safety for Wheelchair Users
June 13, 2013 With modern communication aids, users of electric powered wheelchairs can operate a PC and cellphone without human assistance. A new module is set to transform electric powered wheelchairs into ... > full story -
Repairing Turbines With the Help of Robots
June 13, 2013 Compressor and turbine blades are important components in aircraft engines and gas turbines. When they become damaged, it is often cheaper to repair them than to buy replacements. Now there is a new ... > full story -
'Self-Cleaning' Pollution-Control Technology Could Do More Harm Than Good, Study Suggests
June 13, 2013 Environmental scientists shows that air-pollution-removal technology used in "self-cleaning" paints and building surfaces may actually cause more problems than they solve. The study finds that ... > full story -
Building More Sustainable Aircrafts
June 13, 2013 Life Cycle Assessments of components can help make aircraft production more sustainable. The decisive factor is making the data available at an early stage. Thanks to a new eco design software, these ... > full story -
New Catalyst Neutralizes Gases Responsible for Climate Change
June 13, 2013 New technology prevents nitrous oxide decomposing it into nontoxic products. The catalytic system is active, efficient and stable over time and can purify gases emitted by industries related to the ... > full story -
Altitude May Affect the Way Language Is Spoken
June 12, 2013 Until recently most linguists believed that the relationship between the structure of language and the natural world was mainly the influence of the environment on vocabulary. Now, a new study shows ... > full story -
Iron Fertilization, Process of Putting Iron Into Ocean to Help Capture Carbon, Could Backfire
June 12, 2013 A study suggests that iron fertilization, the process of putting iron into the ocean to encourage the growth of carbon dioxide capturing alga blooms, could ... > full storyMore: -
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
June 12, 2013 People who have obstructive sleep apnea -- when a person stops breathing for periods during sleep -- have a greater risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a new ... > full story
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