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Water-Rock Reaction May Provide Enough Hydrogen 'Food' to Sustain Life in Ocean's Crust or on Mars
May 30, 2013 A chemical reaction between iron-containing minerals and water may produce enough hydrogen "food" to sustain microbial communities living in pores and cracks within the enormous volume of rock below ... > full story -
Global Warming Caused by CFCs, Not Carbon Dioxide, Researcher Claims in Controversial Study
May 30, 2013 Chlorofluorocarbons are to blame for global warming since the 1970s and not carbon dioxide, a researcher claims in a controversial new study. CFCs are already known to deplete ozone, but in-depth ... > full story -
Rabbit Wears Contact Lenses With Light-Emitting Diode: New Class of Transparent, Stretchable Electrodes
May 30, 2013 Scientists have demonstrated that a live rabbit could wear contact lenses fitted with inorganic light-emitting diode with no side effects. This new class of hybrid transparent and stretchable ... > full story -
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Microwaves Make for Faster, Greener Pharma Manufacturing
May 30, 2013 Microwave radiation could provide a faster, greener way to manufacture drugs, according to ... > full story -
Organic Polymers Show Sunny Potential: Groundwork Laid for Block Copolymer Solar Cells
May 29, 2013 A new version of solar cells could open the door to research on a new class of solar energy devices. The photovoltaic devices are based on block copolymers, self-assembling organic materials that ... > full story -
High-Efficiency Zinc-Air Battery Developed
May 29, 2013 Scientists have developed an advanced zinc-air battery with higher catalytic activity and durability than similar batteries made with costly platinum and iridium catalysts. The results could lead to ... > full story -
Geochemistry Survey at Chatham Rise Reveals Absence of Modern Day Greenhouse Gas Emissions
May 29, 2013 Geochemistry analysis of fossil sediment injection structures off the New Zealand coast in February and March reveal no presence of modern day expulsions of methane gas, a potential contributor to ... > full story -
Molecular Chain Reaction in Alzheimer’s Disease
May 29, 2013 Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism behind the transformation of one of the components in Alzheimer's disease. They identified the crucial step leading to formations that kill brain ... > full story -
Paper Could Be Basis for Inexpensive Diagnostic Devices
May 29, 2013 Paper is known for its ability to absorb liquids. But by modifying the underlying network of cellulose fibers, etching off surface “fluff” and applying a thin chemical coating, ... > full story -
Diamonds, Nanotubes Find Common Ground in Graphene
May 28, 2013 What may be the ultimate heat sink is only possible because of yet another astounding capability of graphene. The one-atom-thick form of carbon can act as a go-between that allows vertically aligned ... > full story
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