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New Technique to Improve Quality Control of Lithium-Ion Batteries
May 9, 2013 Researchers have created a new tool to detect flaws in lithium-ion batteries as they are being manufactured, a step toward reducing defects and inconsistencies in the thickness of electrodes that ... > full story -
After the Breakup in a Digital World: Purging Facebook of Painful Memories
May 9, 2013 The era is long gone when a romantic breakup meant ripped-up photos and burned love letters. Today, digital photos and emails can be quickly deleted but the proliferation of social media has made ... > full story -
Nobody Likes a 'Fat-Talker,' Study Shows
May 9, 2013 Women who engage in "fat talk" -- the self-disparaging remarks girls and women make in relation to eating, exercise or their bodies -- are less liked by their peers, a new study from the University ... > full story -
How State and Local Governments Can Address the Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2013 Researchers suggest that simple and innovative measures at the state and local level can play a significant role in promoting healthier eating ... > full story -
Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain Discovered
May 9, 2013 By monitoring the behavior of a class of cells in the brains of living mice, neuroscientists have discovered that these cells remain highly dynamic in the adult brain, where they transform into cells ... > full story -
Women Altering Menstruation Cycles in Large Numbers
May 9, 2013 A surprisingly large number of women 18 or older choose to delay or skip monthly menstruation by deviating from the instructions of birth-control pills and other hormonal contraceptives, scientists ... > full story -
New Mechanism Leading to Tumor Hypoxia Defined
May 9, 2013 Hypoxia is a negative prognostic indicator for radiotherapy, chemotherapy or surgery that predicts for an aggressive and metastatic phenotype. So far, there have been two recognized forms of tumor ... > full story -
Using Bacteria to Stop Malaria
May 9, 2013 Mosquitoes are deadly efficient disease transmitters. New research however, demonstrates that they also can be part of the solution for preventing diseases such as ... > full storyMore: -
Dust in the Clouds: Cirrus Clouds Form Around Mineral Dust and Metallic Particles
May 9, 2013 Cirrus clouds influence global climate, cooling the planet by reflecting incoming solar radiation and warming it by trapping outgoing heat. Understanding the mechanisms by which these clouds form may ... > full story -
Heady Mathematics: Describing Popping Bubbles in a Foam
May 9, 2013 Two applied mathematicians have found a way to mathematically describe the evolution and disappearance of a foam. Using these equations, they were able to generate a movie that shows the complex ... > full story
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