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Topography of Eastern Seaboard Muddles Ancient Sea Level Changes
May 16, 2013 The distortion of the ancient shoreline and flooding surface of the US Atlantic Coastal Plain are the direct result of fluctuations in topography in the region and could have implications on ... > full story -
Stacking 2-D Materials Produces Surprising Results
May 16, 2013 New experiments reveal previously unseen effects, could lead to new kinds of electronics and optical ... > full story -
How Should Geophysics Contribute to Disaster Planning?
May 16, 2013 Earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters often showcase the worst in human suffering – especially when those disasters strike populations who live in rapidly growing communities in ... > full story -
Galaxy's 'Burning Ring of Fire' Is Frenetic Region of Star Formation
May 16, 2013 Johnny Cash may have preferred this galaxy's burning ring of fire to the one he sang about falling into in his popular song. The "starburst ring" seen at center of a new image in red and yellow hues ... > full story -
New Method Proposed for Detecting Gravitational Waves from Ends of Universe
May 16, 2013 A new window into the nature of the universe may be possible with a device proposed by scientists that would detect elusive gravity waves from the other end of the ... > full story -
Physicist's Tool Has Potential for Brain Mapping
May 16, 2013 Physicists are developing a new tool that uses low-energy near-infrared light and fiber optics for optogenetic stimulation of cells. He believes it will be a useful tool for mapping physical and ... > full story -
Add Boron for Better Batteries
May 16, 2013 A graphene-boron compound is theoretically capable of storing double the energy of common graphite anodes used in lithium-ion ... > full story -
Body Mass Index of Low Income African-Americans Linked to Proximity of Fast Food Restaurants
May 16, 2013 African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers, and this association was ... > full story -
Target to Prevent Hardening of Arteries Identified
May 16, 2013 The gene Dkk1 encodes a protein that plays a key role in increasing the population of connective-tissue cells during wound repair, but prolonged Dkk1 signaling in cells lining blood vessels can lead ... > full story -
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Change in Cycle Track Policy Needed to Boost Ridership, Public Health
May 16, 2013 Bicycle engineering guidelines often used by state regulators to design bicycle facilities need to be overhauled to reflect current cyclists' preferences and safety data, according to a new study. ... > full story
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