
Graphite Enters Different States of Matter in Ultrafast Experiment
For the first time,
scientists have seen an
X-ray-irradiated mineral go
to two different states of
matter in about 40
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People With Paralysis Control Robotic Arms to Reach and Grasp Using Brain Computer Interface
Two people with tetraplegia
were able to reach for and
grasp objects in
three-dimensional space with
robotic arms that they
... > full story

Microscope Looks Into Cells of Living Fish
Microscopes provide valuable
insights in the structure
and dynamics of cells, in
particular when the latter
remain in their natural
environment. However, this
is very difficult especially
... > full story

Chocolate and Diamonds: Why Volcanoes Could Be 'a Girl's Best Friend'
Scientists have discovered a
previously unrecognized
volcanic process, similar to
one that is used in
chocolate manufacturing,
... > full story
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Full Control of Plastic Transistors
May 16, 2012 Transistors made of plastic can be controlled with great precision, according to a new ... > full story -
New Look at Prolonged Radiation Exposure: At Low Dose-Rate, Radiation Poses Little Risk to DNA, Study Suggests
May 15, 2012 A new study suggests that the guidelines governments use to determine when to evacuate people following a nuclear accident may be too ... > full story -
New 'Metamaterial' Practical for Optical Advances
May 15, 2012 Researchers have taken a step toward overcoming a key obstacle in commercializing "hyperbolic metamaterials," structures that could bring optical advances including ultrapowerful microscopes, ... > full story -
Ultrasensitive Biosensor Promising for Medical Diagnostics
May 15, 2012 Researchers have created an ultrasensitive biosensor that could open up new opportunities for early detection of cancer and "personalized medicine" tailored to the specific biochemistry of individual ... > full story -
Beyond the High-Speed Hard Drive: Topological Insulators Open a Path to Room-Temperature Spintronics
May 15, 2012 Theorists and experimenters have explored the unique properties of topological insulators, where electrons may flow on the surface without resistance, with spin orientations and directions intimately ... > full story -
Watching the 'Birth' of an Electron: Ionization Viewed With 10 Attosecond Resolution
May 15, 2012 A strong laser beam can remove an electron from an atom – a process which takes place almost instantly. This phenomenon could now be studied with a time resolution of less than ten attoseconds ... > full story -
New Research Could Mean Faster Computers and Better Smart Phones
May 15, 2012 Graphene and carbon nanotubes could improve the electronics used in computers and mobile phones, reveals new ... > full story -
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Rainforest Microbe Can Handle Ionic Liquids: New Find Could Help Reduce Biofuel Production Costs
May 14, 2012 Researchers have identified a tropical rainforest microbe that can endure relatively high concentrations of an ionic liquid used to dissolve cellulosic biomass for the production of advanced ... > full story -
Refurbishment on Grand Scale for Iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center
May 14, 2012 The Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has been a landmark to the technological advancements of sending men to the moon and astronauts into space for more than 45 ... > full story -
Dip Chip Technology Tests Toxicity on the Go
May 14, 2012 Researchers have developed a portable "dip chip" that detects water toxicity quickly and accurately. Once perfected, the chip might be plugged into ordinary smartphones or PDA devices to provide a ... > full story
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