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Power and Electrical Engineering

Research Reveals Nanotechnology Simplifies Hydrogen Production for Clean Energy

In the article, “Outstanding activity of sub-nm Au clusters for photocatalytic hydrogen production,” published in the journal Applied Catalysis B:…

Earth Sciences

Thousands of Natural Gas Leaks Discovered in Boston

Their findings appear this week in the online edition of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Pollution [Phillips, N.G., et al., Mapping urban pipeline…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Electricity from the marshes

The technique already works on a small scale and will soon be applied in larger marshland areas throughout the world. On 23 November, researcher Marjolein…

Materials Sciences

New Method for Custom Microporous Materials Using Zeolites

Unfortunately, creating synthetic zeolites is very complex. Researchers at KU Leuven, Ghent University and the University of Antwerp have discovered a way to…

Process Engineering

Infrared Testing Equipment for Advanced Heating Processes

Vacuum processes also offer some advantages in the coating of glass or metals, for example in preventing unwanted oxidation processes.Many of these processes…

Awards Funding

DZNE Scientist Wins Alzheimer Research Award of 100,000 EUR

The prize money totals 100,000 EUR and will be shared between the two scientists. The award ceremony took place on the 21st of November as part of the Eibsee…

Earth Sciences

Unlocking Planetary Secrets: Magnesium Oxide in Focus

Due to its simplicity, the mineral magnesium oxide is a good model for studying the nature of planetary interiors. New work from a team led by Carnegie's…

Statistics

First-Semester Student Enrollment Drops 5% in 2012

The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that the number of first-semester students decreased by 5% compared with academic year 2011.However, it…

Information Technology

Siemens Wireless Fire Protection: Enhanced Safety Solutions

The Swing (Siemens Wireless Next Generation) system combines failsafe wireless communication with the best possible fire detection features. The system uses…

Transportation and Logistics

Cars Communicate Danger: Innovations in Traffic Control Systems

The system allows participants to exchange information with one another, as well as with infrastructure components such as traffic lights or dynamic signs -…

Life & Chemistry

Short DNA Strands in Brain Tissue: Insights on Cognition and Disease

Short snippets of DNA found in human brain tissue provide new insight into human cognitive function and risk for developing certain neurological diseases,…

Physics & Astronomy

Pulsed Light Unlocks Inner Structure of Atoms and Molecules

The best method to obtain the most precise information on the inner structure of atoms and molecules is to excite them by means of resonant laser light….

Life & Chemistry

New Risk Factor Linked to High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

The main symptoms are high blood pressure and protein in the urine. The cause of preeclampsia is still unclear. Researchers from the Experimental and Clinical…

Trade Fair News

High-Tech Solutions for Medical Device Development at COMPAMED

More than 16.000 people from all over the world visited the halls 8a and 8b to find out about new products and latest trends of the suppliers market. The joint…

Life & Chemistry

New Insights on Sirtuins: Can We Control Aging and Metabolism?

However, biochemical basic research is now one significant step closer to this distant goal. A research group led by Prof. Clemens Steegborn at the University…

Life & Chemistry

Genomics in Conservation: Tracking Endangered Species DNA

Studying the genetic variability of endangered species is becoming increasingly necessary for species conservation and monitoring. But, endangered species are…

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