Now Paul Li and colleagues at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada have combined DNA microarrays with microfluidic devices, which are used for the…
The technology, referred to as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), is described in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, which is published by…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
But the variety of applications also means increased security risks for users. To protect confidential data and thus to continue to safeguard privacy, the…
Back in the 17th century the Dutch physicist Christiaan Huygens made the observation that the oscillation of two pendulums synchronize once they get under…
Is combat sport really the way to encourage violent young people to abandon their aggressive behavior? Professor Harald Lange sees no contradiction in this….
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, as organizers, are inviting companies from…
– Patterning of neuronal cells within a microarray, with each node equally spaced from neighbouring nodes
– The array format provides assay coordinates,…
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)…
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…
Thermography visualises thermic emmission of objects and fluids. An effective interpretation of thermographic pictures is a challange if no conventional…
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…