The self-organization properties of DNA-like molecular fragments four billion years ago may have guided their own growth into repeating chemical chains long enough to act as a basis for primitive …read more Source:: Science
Einstein Ring seen in stunning image of lensed galaxy
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•Astronomers have discovered that a distant galaxy — seen from Earth with the aid of a gravitational lens — appears like a cosmic ring, thanks to the highest resolution images …read more Source:: Science
New aluminum battery for smartphones can be charged in a minute
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•LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. scientists said they have invented a cheap, long-lasting and flexible battery made of aluminum for use in smartphones that can be charged in as little as …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Brontosaurus is back! Brontosaurus is a unique genus after all
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•Although well known as one of the most iconic dinosaurs, Brontosaurus (the ‘thunder lizard’) has long been considered misclassified. Since 1903, the scientific community has believed that the genus Brontosaurus …read more Source:: Science
Characteristic pattern of protein deposits in brains of retired NFL players who suffered concussions
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•A new study takes another step toward the early understanding of a degenerative brain condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, which affects athletes in contact sports who are exposed …read more Source:: Science
Computers that mimic the function of the brain
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•A team researchers used a promising new material to build more functional memristors, bringing us closer to brain-like computing. Both academic and industrial laboratories are working to develop computers that …read more Source:: Science
Facebook use linked to depressive symptoms
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•The social media site, Facebook, can be an effective tool for connecting with new and old friends. However, some users may find themselves spending quite a bit of time viewing …read more Source:: Science
CoreOS is bringing Google’s Kubernetes to the enterprise
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•Thanks to CoreOS, Kubernetes, Google’s secret sauce for managing containers on its clusters, is on its way to your data center. …read more Source:: Linux
The brain game: How decreased neural activity may help you learn faster
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•Why are some people able to master a new skill quickly while others require extra time or practice? Counterintuitive as it may seem, study participants who showed decreased neural activity …read more Source:: Science