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New Research Findings Open Door to Zinc-Oxide-Based UV Lasers, LED Devices
April 23, 2013 — Researchers have solved a long-standing materials science problem, making it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide -- including efficient ultraviolet lasers and LED devices ... > full story -
Jupiter's Atmosphere Still Contains Water Supplied by the Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet Impact
April 23, 2013 — Researchers are reporting Herschel observations of water in Jupiter's stratosphere. It is a clear remnant of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet impact on Jupiter nearly 20 years ... > full story -
Cause of LED Efficiency Droop Finally Revealed
April 23, 2013 — Researchers have conclusively identified Auger recombination as the mechanism that causes light emitting diodes to be less efficient at high drive ... > full story -
Anatomy of a Blast: Researchers Develop Sensor System to Assess the Effects of Explosions on Soldiers
April 23, 2013 — To study the effects of improvised explosive devices on soldiers and help provide continuing treatment, researchers have developed a sensor system that measures the physical environment of an ... > full story -
Humans Feel Empathy for Robots: fMRI Scans Show Similar Brain Function When Robots Are Treated the Same as Humans
April 23, 2013 — How do we really feel about non-sentient objects on a human level? A recent study found that humans have similar brain function when shown images of affection and violence being inflicted on robots ... > full story -
Scientists Provide 'New Spin' on Emerging Quantum Technologies
April 23, 2013 — Scientists have shed new light on a fundamental area of physics which could have important implications for future electronic devices and the transfer of information at the quantum ... > full story -
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New Fatigue Model Leads to More Durable Ships
April 23, 2013 — Scientists have developed a model making it possible to determine how fatigue sets in with various welded steel materials. The model allows for the development of lighter structures, and as a ... > full story -
Scientists Map All Possible Drug-Like Chemical Compounds: Library of Millions of Small, Carbon-Based Molecules Chemists Might Synthesize
April 22, 2013 — Drug developers may have a new tool to search for more effective medications and new materials. It's a computer algorithm that can model and catalog the entire set of lightweight, carbon-containing ... > full story -
Sporting Events: Clear Your Memory to Pick a Winner
April 22, 2013 — Predicting the winner of a sporting event with accuracy close to that of a statistical computer program could be possible with proper training, according to ... > full story -
Special E. Coli Bacteria Produce Diesel on Demand
April 22, 2013 — It sounds like science fiction but scientists have developed a method to make bacteria produce diesel on demand. While the technology still faces many significant commercialization challenges, the ... > full story
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