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Tiny Injector To Speed Development Of New, Safer, Cheaper Drugs
Engineering researchers have
fabricated a palm-sized,
automated, micro-injector
that can insert proteins,
DNA and other biomolecules
into individual cells at
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Tsunami Evacuation Buildings: Another Way To Save Lives In The Pacific Northwest
Coastal towns and cities in
the northwest are woefully
unprepared for a large-scale
natural disaster. In
response, geotechnical
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Intelligent Structural Elements: Support Frames, Adaptive Engine Hoods And More To Come
Weather conditions such as
wind and snow loads can
cause failure and collapse
of supporting structures in
roofs and similar
... > full story
Strain On Nanocrystals Could Yield Colossal Results
In finally answering an
elusive scientific question,
researchers have shown that
the selective placement of
strain can alter the
electronic phase and its
... > full story
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Liquid Granite: Building Material Of The Future Unveiled
November 4, 2009 — Scientists have developed a new building material that is fire resistant to temperatures in excess of 1100 degrees Celsius, is made largely from recycled material and is as versatile as ... > full story -
Ensuring Quality In Lightweight Construction
November 3, 2009 — Aerospace, automotive and airplane construction count on lightweight construction. But to make sure that lightening the load does not come at the cost of safety, researchers are working on new ... > full story -
Key Process For Space Outpost Proved On 'Vomit Comet' Ride
October 29, 2009 — During flights simulating the moon's low gravity, researchers find that sifters can separate soil particles and produce the best feedstock for an oxygen generator. Scientists are designing and ... > full story -
Urban Growth Versus Global Warming
October 22, 2009 — Houses on stilts, small scale energy generation and recycling our dishwater are just some of the measures that are being proposed to prepare our cities for the effects of global warming. A new study ... > full story -
More Students Than Ever Before Studying Engineering And Physical Sciences At Degree Level, UK Figures Show
October 22, 2009 — More students than ever before have been accepted onto science and engineering related degree courses this autumn, according to the University and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK. Science is ... > full story -
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Sustainable Architecture: Setting Sail In An Ecological 'Earthship'
October 16, 2009 — Could sustainable architecture address pollution, climate change and resource depletion by helping us build self-sufficient, off-grid, housing from "waste," including vehicle tires and metal drinks ... > full story -
Eco-friendly Defence Against Erosion In Arctic Regions
October 12, 2009 — Coastal roads and harbors are traditionally protected from sea erosion by giant blocks of rock or geosynthetic bags filled with material, all locally sourced where possible. In the Arctic and other ... > full story -
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Rural Roads Dangerous For Young Drivers
September 24, 2009 — Results from Australia's largest study of young drivers have shown that they are at significant risk of crash on rural roads. According to researchers from The George Institute, young drivers living ... > full story -
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Sound Waves Save Roads
September 24, 2009 — Every year European roads are built and repaired to the tune of several billion Euros. Intensive efforts are underway all over the world to get 'more road for your money' by developing better methods ... > full story -
Cement's Basic Molecular Structure Finally Decoded
September 12, 2009 — In the 2,000 years since the Roman Empire employed a naturally occurring form of cement to build a vast system of concrete aqueducts, researchers have analyzed the molecular structure of natural ... > full story
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