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How Bilinguals Switch Between Languages
May 20, 2013 Individuals who learn two languages at an early age seem to switch back and forth between separate "sound systems" for each language, according to new research. The research addresses enduring ... > full story -
Do Salamanders' Immune Systems Hold the Key to Regeneration?
May 20, 2013 Salamanders' immune systems are key to their remarkable ability to regrow limbs, and could also underpin their ability to regenerate spinal cords, brain tissue and even parts of their hearts, ... > full story -
Non-Wetting Fabric That Drains Sweat Invented
May 20, 2013 Waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat could be the latest application of microfluidic technology developed by ... > full story -
Ant Study Could Help Future Robot Teams Work Underground
May 20, 2013 Future teams of subterranean search and rescue robots may owe their success to the lowly fire ant, a much-despised insect whose painful bites and extensive networks of underground tunnels are ... > full story -
Compound in Mediterranean Diet Makes Cancer Cells 'Mortal'
May 20, 2013 New research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape ... > full story -
Amazon River Exhales Virtually All Carbon Taken Up by Rainforest
May 20, 2013 Woody plant matter is almost completely digested by bacteria living in the Amazon River. This tough stuff plays a major part in fueling the river's breath. The finding has implications for global ... > full story -
Opening Doors to Foldable Electronics With Inkjet-Printed Graphene
May 20, 2013 Imagine a bendable tablet computer or an electronic newspaper that could fold to fit in a pocket. The technology for these devices may not be so far off, thanks to new ... > full story -
Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer's Disease Identified
May 20, 2013 Researchers have pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease -- when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death ... > full story -
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Not Just Blowing in the Wind: Compressing Air for Renewable Energy Storage
May 20, 2013 A comprehensive study into the potential for compressed air energy storage in the Pacific Northwest has identified two locations in Washington state that could store enough Northwest wind energy ... > full story -
Fossil Brain Teaser: New Study Reveals Patterns of Dinosaur Brain Development
May 20, 2013 A new study sheds light on how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs. Using high-resolution CT scanning and 3D computer imaging, it was possible to reconstruct and visualise the brain and ... > full story
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