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Nearby ‘super-Earth’ may support life

December 17, 2012
News
An international team of astronomers have discovered an alien planet, believed to have a similar climate to Earth, which might be able to support life. The planet is located a...
Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Physics
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Improving fingerprint identification

December 14, 2012
News
A new approach for making finger prints on paper more visible has been developed by scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.The method uses an innovative chemical process which produces...
Chemistry
Forensics
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Neutron scattering reveals drug mechanism

December 14, 2012
News
New insights into the origin of the side effects of an antifungal drug have been provided by neutron scattering experiments undertaken by researchers at Kings College London.Amphotericin (AmB) has been...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
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X-ray prism reveals chemical changes

December 12, 2012
News
Ultrashort, ultrabright X-ray laser pulses can reveal details of chemically important molecules at room temperature suggest researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This method could shed light on the chemistry...
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry
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Oceanic turbulence affects marine food web

December 10, 2012
News
Numerical simulations have shown for the first time that the movement of seawater can directly affect the ability of marine bacteria to absorb organic material, such as that produced by...
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences, Biological Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Oceanography
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Cooling crystals prevent computer meltdown

December 7, 2012
News
A new efficient way to pump or extract heat using crystals has been discovered by researchers at the Carnegie Institution. The crystals can pump or extract heat at nanoscales and...
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“Pinocchio Effect” confirmed: lying affects the nose

December 6, 2012
News
Spanish researchers have confirmed the existence of a “Pinocchio Effect” when someone is fibbing. However, unlike the wooden puppet whose nose would increase in length when he uttered a lie,...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Developmental Biology
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Water ice discovered on Mercury

December 6, 2012
News
Water ice has been discovered on Mercury, despite it being the nearest planet to the Sun, often reaching a blistering 800 degrees Fahrenheit at its surface.This discovery may seem surprising,...
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Physics
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Interview with CERN Director General Professor Rolf Heuer

December 5, 2012
News
We caught up with CERN Director General Professor Rolf Heuer at the STEMNET Awards at the House of Lords. He gave us an insight into what goes on at CERN...
Physics & Engineering
Particle Physics, Physics
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Scientists welcome rejection of British Antarctic Survey merger

December 5, 2012
News
The Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) has decided not to go ahead with a proposal to merge the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) after receiving...
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Moon born in violent collision

December 3, 2012
News
Planetary scientists have discovered evidence that the Moon was created when a body the size of Mars collided with the early Earth. The work was conducted at Washington University in...
Physics & Engineering
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics
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Insects shape genetic landscapes

November 26, 2012
News
Plant-eating insects’ preferences play a fundamental role in maintaining and shaping the genetic variation of their host plants according to a recent study.The study, which involved aphids and the research...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Zoology
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