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Power and Electrical Engineering

Energy-Efficient 3D Display Tech Unveiled by Researchers

At first glance, the static, greyscale display created by a group of researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China might not catch…

Earth Sciences

NASA's TRMM Satellite Calculates Hurricanes Fay and Gonzalo Rainfall

Tropical Storm Fay battered Bermuda on October 12, 2014 and became a hurricane after passing the island.  The following Friday powerful Hurricane Gonzalo…

Social Sciences

World Population Set to Peak at 9.4 Billion by 2070

World population will likely peak at around 9.4 billion around 2070 and then decline to around 9 billion by 2100, according to new population projections from…

Earth Sciences

Tropical Depression 9 Develops in Gulf of Mexico

NOAA's GOES-East Satellite captured an image of the birth of Tropical Depression 9 on Oct. 22 at 1600 UTC (12 p.m. EDT) in the western Bay of Campeche. The…

Physics & Astronomy

How Massive Black Holes Block New Star Formation in Galaxies

Massive black holes spewing out radio-frequency-emitting particles at near-light speed can block formation of new stars in aging galaxies, a study has found.

Life & Chemistry

Silencing FOXP2 Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Metastasis

Now a research team led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has identified an unexpected link between a transcription factor known…

Studies and Analyses

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Severe Headaches: Study Insights

In the study, gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding surgery were associated with later developing a condition called spontaneous intracranial hypotension…

Physics & Astronomy

Rosetta Mission: First Spacecraft to Land on a Comet

The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission will deploy its lander, Philae, to the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Wednesday 12th November after…

Life & Chemistry

Growth Factor Enhances Natural Defense Against Autoimmune Disorders

Our immune system defends us from harmful bacteria and viruses, but, if left unchecked, the cells that destroy those invaders can turn on the body…

Environmental Conservation

Microbe Discovery Sheds Light on Climate Change Impact

Now, research by an international team of scientists from the U.S., Sweden and Australia, led by University of Arizona scientists, shows that a single species…

Life & Chemistry

Unlocking Carbonic Acid: Key Insights for Health and Environment

Though it garners few public headlines, carbonic acid, the hydrated form of carbon dioxide, is critical to both the health of the atmosphere and the human body.

Health & Medicine

Nano Discovery Sheds Light on Bipolar Disorder’s Brain Impact

A nano-sized discovery by Northwestern Medicine® scientists helps explain how bipolar disorder affects the brain and could one day lead to new drug therapies…

Materials Sciences

NIST Reveals Two Approaches for Monitoring Self-Organizing Molecules

Now the day isn't far off when your cell phone may depend on it. Two recent papers emphasize the point by demonstrating complementary approaches to fine-tuning…

Materials Sciences

Ultrafast Data Collection Enhances Thin-Film Bond Strength

The combined device will help scientists study new materials and processes used to make advanced technologies, including state-of-the-art semiconductors and…

Information Technology

NIST's Cloud Computing Roadmap details research requirements and action plans

The roadmap focuses on strategic and tactical objectives to support the federal government's accelerated adoption of cloud computing. This final document…

Health & Medicine

Omega 3 Benefits for Children with ADD: What You Need to Know

Between three to six percent of all school age children are estimated to have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADHD is a disorder that entails…

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