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Physics & Astronomy

Electrons and Light: New Insights from Max Planck Institute

The Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics has a new research partner group at the Wigner Research Centre for Physics, which is part of the Hungarian Academy…

Studies and Analyses

New study sheds light on what happens to 'cool' kids

While cool teens are often idolized in popular media—in depictions ranging from James Dean's Rebel Without a Cause to Tina Fey's Mean Girls—seeking popularity…

Studies and Analyses

6000 Steps Daily May Reduce Knee OA Limitations

Nearly 27 million Americans age 25 and older are diagnosed with OA according to a prevalence study by Lawrence et al. (Arthritis Rheum, 2008). Previous…

Statistics

Higher Education Spending Reaches €45 Billion in 2012

As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), that was 2.8% more than in 2011 (Euro 43.7 billion).

Trade Fair News

France’s Innovation Spotlight at Cloud World Forum 2014

The French-based participants at Cloud World Forum are looking to develop partnerships in the UK and will be available for one-to-one business meetings on the…

Physics & Astronomy

The solar wind breaks through the Earth’s magnetic field

Researchers at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Uppsala now have an answer to one of the questions about how this actually occurs.

Power and Electrical Engineering

Microwave Heating: A New Frontier in Electronics Manufacturing

Instead of warming up yesterday’s pizza, however, this concept may provide a technological revolution.

Earth Sciences

New Permafrost Forms Around Shrinking Arctic Lakes

Researchers from McGill and the U.S. Geological Survey, more used to measuring thawing permafrost than its expansion, have made a surprising discovery.

Power and Electrical Engineering

"All systems go" for a paralyzed person to kick off the World Cup

According to researchers in the Walk Again Project, all systems are go for a bold demonstration of neuroscience and cognitive technology in action: On June 12,…

Physics & Astronomy

Clumping Density Insights: NIST’s Impact on Climate Measurement

NIST hopes the results will help in the development of future measurement standards to aid climate researchers and others who need to measure and understand…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Charge Portable Electronics in Just 10 Minutes: New Breakthrough

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering have developed a three-dimensional, silicon-decorated, cone-shaped…

Life & Chemistry

It’s complicated – new insights into the evolutionary history of bears

According to researchers of the LOEWE Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F), Goethe University Frankfurt and the U.S. Wildlife Service several bear…

Environmental Conservation

Khaya Senegalensis: Natural Oil Adsorbent for Water Treatment

The extraction process of petroleum from the ocean floor contributes to the increase in liquid waste.

Automotive Engineering

High Strength Cellular Aluminium Foam: A Game Changer for Autos

Aluminium foam exhibits unique properties when compared to its dense form, particularly its lightweight characteristics. Generally, the foam can be divided…

Environmental Conservation

How Ants Can Help Evaluate Grassland Restoration Success

When it comes to restoring grasslands, ecologists may have another way to evaluate their progress—ants.

Health & Medicine

Sustainable Grain Legume Crops Boost Nutrition and Health

These items are called macronutrients, and we consume them in relatively large quantities. However, micronutrients often receive less attention. Micronutrients…

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