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Life & Chemistry

Faster DNA Analysis: Room Temperature Breakthrough at SFU

Now Paul Li and colleagues at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada have combined DNA microarrays with microfluidic devices, which are used for the…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Harnessing Ocean Energy: Hawaii’s OTEC Breakthrough

The technology, referred to as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), is described in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, which is published by…

Studies and Analyses

BPA Exposure Linked to Sperm Health Risks, Study Finds

However, the researchers are quick to point out that these results are preliminary and more study is needed. Several studies have documented adverse effects of…

Environmental Conservation

Brain Size Influences Foraging Behavior in Brook Trout

Prof. Rob McLaughlin has discovered that foraging behaviour of brook trout is related to the size of a particular region in the fish's brain.”We found that the…

Studies and Analyses

Balancing Iron Levels: Key to Cell Health and Survival

Most organisms need iron to survive, but too much iron is toxic, and can cause fatal organ failure. The same is true inside cells, where iron balance must also…

Life & Chemistry

Safe Implant Transport: Ensuring Sterile Conditions for Patients

Regardless of whether reading a book, enjoying nature, or driving on busy roads, the importance of one’s sight for one’s orientation and well-being is…

Event News

Federal Environment Ministry Backs Online Climate Conference

In the run up of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) in November and December 2010 in Cancún/Mexico, the online-climate conference website features a…

Information Technology

New EU Project Enhances Security for Electronic Assistants

But the variety of applications also means increased security risks for users. To protect confidential data and thus to continue to safeguard privacy, the…

Physics & Astronomy

Single Atoms: New Method for Detecting Weak Forces

Back in the 17th century the Dutch physicist Christiaan Huygens made the observation that the oscillation of two pendulums synchronize once they get under…

Social Sciences

Integrating Violent Youths into Clubs: The Role of Combat Sports

Is combat sport really the way to encourage violent young people to abandon their aggressive behavior? Professor Harald Lange sees no contradiction in this….

Event News

New Technologies Unveiled by Fraunhofer Institutes

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, as organizers, are inviting companies from…

Technology Offerings

NeuroTox Chips – The Network Formation Assay: A microarray for spatially standardized neurotoxicity screening

– Patterning of neuronal cells within a microarray, with each node equally spaced from neighbouring nodes

– The array format provides assay coordinates,…

Technology Offerings

Plasma Comb: Fast and Effective Head Lice Removal Solution

A fast and effective method to destroy and eliminate head-lice and there nits with a “Plasma comb”.Further Information: PDF MBM ScienceBridge GmbHPhone: (0551)…

Technology Offerings

Innovative Nano Ink: Colorful Solution for Printing Industries

The invention describes coloured nanoparticles that are dispersed in water. This kind of nano-ink can be used for ink jet cartridges, toners and for industrial…

Technology Offerings

Mastering Thermography: Insights on Advanced Measurement Devices

Thermography visualises thermic emmission of objects and fluids. An effective interpretation of thermographic pictures is a challange if no conventional…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Restoring Flood Plains: Boosting Agriculture and Economy

When the Missouri River flooded in 1993 and 1995, it left a deep layer of sandy silt that covered thousands of acres of rich farmland. Now, MU forestry…

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