Our choices seem to be freer than previously thought. Using computer-based brain experiments, researchers studied the decision-making processes involved in voluntary movements. The question was: Is it possible for people …read more Source:: Science
Month: January 2016
Study finds ‘frictional heat’ as a new trigger for explosive volcanic eruptions
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•Temperature may be more important than pressure in generating gas bubbles which trigger explosive volcanic eruptions, a new study into magma ascent has found. The study, which combined field observation, …read more Source:: Science
Strong magnetic fields discovered in majority of stars
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•Strong magnetic fields are common in stars, an international group of astronomers has found, and are not rare as previously thought. These findings will dramatically impact our understanding of how …read more Source:: Science
Linux and open source have won, get over it
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•2015 was the year Linux and open-source software took over the IT world, but many open-source and proprietary software fans still haven’t figured it out. …read more Source:: Linux
Social behavior in carpenter ants reprogrammed using epigenetic drugs
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•In Florida carpenter ant colonies, distinct worker castes called minors and majors exhibit pronounced differences in social behavior throughout their lives. In a new study, a multi-institution team found that …read more Source:: Science
Sugars in Western diets increase risk for breast cancer tumors and metastasis
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•The high amounts of dietary sugar in the typical western diet may increase the risk of breast cancer and metastasis to the lungs, according to a new study. …read more Source:: Science
Linux multi-booting my new Acer Aspire Z3 all-in-one
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•I have a new all-in-one desktop to replace my ageing Lenovo T400 laptop with docking station and large external monitor. The first task, as always, is loading and configuring Linux…<br …read more Source:: Linux