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Millimeter-Scale, Energy-Harvesting Sensor System Can Operate Nearly Perpetually
A newly developed 9 cubic
millimeter solar-powered
sensor system is the
smallest that can harvest
energy from its surroundings
... > full story
Biologist Solves Mystery of Tropical Grasses' Origin
Biologists have found that
rainfall, not temperature,
was the primary trigger for
the evolutionary beginnings
of C4 tropical grasses. ... > full story
How Well Do Scientists Understand How Changes in Earth's Orbit Affect Long-Term Natural Climate Trends?
The notion that scientists
understand how changes in
Earth's orbit affect climate
well enough for estimating
long-term natural climate
... > full story
Instruments to Study Space Weather Set for NASA Launch
A $32 million instrument
package set for launch Feb.
9 by NASA should help
scientists better understand
the violent effects of the
sun on near-Earth space
... > full story
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New Method for Measuring Fluid Flow in Algae Could Herald Revolution for Fluid Mechanics
February 9, 2010 — Researchers in fluid dynamics have studied algae to illuminate fluid mechanics. One of the researchers said, "Nature has long inspired researchers in fluid mechanics to explore the mechanical ... > full story -
Auto Exhaust Linked to Thickening of Arteries, Possible Increased Risk of Heart Attack
February 9, 2010 — Swiss, California and Spanish researchers have found that particulates from auto exhaust can lead to the thickening of artery walls, possibly increasing chances of a heart attack and ... > full story -
Super Material Will Make Lighting Cheaper and Fully Recyclable
February 6, 2010 — With the use of the new super material graphene, Swedish and American researchers have succeeded in producing a new type of lighting component. It is inexpensive to produce and can be fully ... > full story -
Engineers Aim to Make Air Travel Greener
February 5, 2010 — Carbon emissions from air travel could be reduced, thanks to a new collaboration between engineers in the UK and the aerospace industry. The million project will investigate new ways of using ... > full story -
New Material Absorbs, Conserves Oil
February 5, 2010 — Researchers make new material to clean up oil spills in factories or on the ocean, and conserve the ... > full story -
Enlisting a Drug Discovery Technique in the Battle Against Global Warming
February 4, 2010 — Scientists in Texas are reporting that a technique used in the search for new drugs could also be used in the quest to discover new, environmentally friendly materials for fighting global warming. ... > full story -
Black Carbon a Significant Factor in Melting of Himalayan Glaciers
February 4, 2010 — The fact that glaciers in the Himalayan mountains are thinning is not disputed. However, few researchers have attempted to rigorously examine and quantify the causes. Scientists have now isolated the ... > full story -
Ecology: Introducing New Genes for Restoration Purposes May Affect Local Populations
February 4, 2010 — Revegetation seems like a beneficial strategy for conserving and restoring damaged ecosystems, and using a variety of species can help increase biodiversity in these systems. But what risks are ... > full story -
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Habit-Learning Device Will Lower Energy Bills Under New Clean Energy Cashback Scheme
February 4, 2010 — Smart control units that learn householders' energy habits and provide immediate feedback on consumption could give home energy savings of up to 20 percent without compromising ... > full story -
New Research Rejects 80-Year Theory of 'Primordial Soup' as the Origin of Life
February 3, 2010 — For 80 years it has been accepted that early life began in a "primordial soup" of organic molecules before evolving out of the oceans millions of years later. Today the "soup" theory has been ... > full story
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