NASA’s Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has captured the best high-energy X-ray view yet of a portion of our nearest large, neighboring galaxy, Andromeda. The space mission has observed …read more Source:: Science
Month: January 2016
Bacteria, electrons spin in similar patterns
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•Scientists have identified an unexpected shared pattern in the collective movement of bacteria and electrons: As billions of bacteria stream through a microfluidic lattice, they synchronize and swim in patterns …read more Source:: Science
Hong Kong tailor replaces tape measure with 3D scanner
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•Among Hong Kong’s traditional tailors one shop has hung up the measuring tape and swapped it for a 3D body scanner – one that can take more than 120 measurement …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Researchers taking power of locust to new heights
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•A locust-like robot could prove to be an inspired leap into the future of autonomous surveillance and emergency response systems. …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Nano-reactor’ created for the production of hydrogen biofuel
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•A highly efficient biomaterial has been created that catalyzes the formation of hydrogen — one half of the ‘holy grail’ of splitting H2O to make hydrogen and oxygen for fueling …read more Source:: Science
Social networks as important as exercise, diet across the span of our lives
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•The more social ties people have at an early age, the better their health is at the beginnings and ends of their lives, according to a new study. The study …read more Source:: Science
Students with influence over peers reduce school bullying by 30 percent
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•Curbing school bullying has been a focal point for educators, administrators, policymakers and parents, but the answer may not lie within rules set by adults, according to new research. Instead, …read more Source:: Science
Enough oxygen on Earth long before animals rose
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•Oxygen is crucial for the existence of animals on Earth. But, an increase in oxygen did not apparently lead to the rise of the first animals. New research shows that …read more Source:: Science
Annual animal stocktake begins at London Zoo
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•LONDON – Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo began carrying out the annual stocktake of animals on Monday, with newborn baby gorilla Gernot a new addition to the 2016 census. …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Frutarom invests in algae startup for food, cosmetic products
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•JERUSALEM (Reuters) – One of the world’s largest flavoring and specialty natural ingredient companies is investing in algae to enhance its food and cosmetic products. …read more Source:: UKScienceNews