When Linus Torvalds isn’t working on Linux, he’s tinkering with gadgets, and now he’s reviewing them on Google+. …read more Source:: Linux
Day: July 20, 2017
Biological hydraulic system discovered in tuna fins
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•The unique system of hydraulic control of fins discovered in tuna indicates a new role for the lymphatic system in vertebrates. This natural mechanism may inspire designs for new ‘smart’ …read more Source:: Science
Evidence for the Majorana fermion, a particle that’s its own antiparticle
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•In a discovery that concludes an 80-year quest, researchers found evidence of particles that are their own antiparticles. These ‘Majorana fermions’ could one day help make quantum computers more robust. …read more Source:: Science
Molecular ‘pulleys’ improve battery performance
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•Scientists have reported a molecular pulley binder for high-capacity silicon anodes of lithium ion batteries. …read more Source:: Science
Paying people to protect forests is worth it
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•A new study suggests that paying people to conserve their trees could be a highly cost-effective way to reduce deforestation and carbon emissions and should be a key part of …read more Source:: Science