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Physics & Astronomy

Unlocking the Physics Behind Wrinkling and Folding Materials

Scientists at the University of Chicago and the University of Santiago in Chile have explained, for the first time, the physics that governs how thin materials…

Studies and Analyses

Researchers Document Rapid, Dramatic 'Reverse Evolution' in the Threespine Stickleback Fish

Evolution is supposed to inch forward over eons, but sometimes, at least in the case of a little fish called the threespine stickleback, the process can go in…

Life & Chemistry

Immune Cells Target Infected Cells by Disrupting Mitochondria

When killer T cells of the immune system encounter virus-infected or cancer cells, they unload a lethal mix of toxic proteins that trigger the target cells to…

Environmental Conservation

Tackling the Nitrogen Cascade: New Insights from Science

Two new papers by leading environmental scientists bring the problem to the forefront in the May 16 issue of the journal Science. The researchers discuss how…

Life & Chemistry

Embryonic Pathway Reveals New Insights on Stem Cell Traits

Studies of how cancer cells spread have led to a surprising discovery about the creation of cells with adult stem cell characteristics, offering potentially…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Advanced Materials Boost Fiber Laser Lifespan and Efficiency

The interest in fiber lasers has increased dramatically in the last decade. The main driving force is coming from the industry, where these lasers are used for…

Automotive Engineering

Enhancing Automotive Safety: Dependable Systems for Modern Cars

Modern cars are complex beasts with electric and electronic components that are smarter than the average desktop computer. They perform split-second…

Studies and Analyses

Enhancing Signal Strength: Weather’s Role in Radio Waves

The research, examining the signal strength of radio waves travelling over the sea, identified late afternoons and early evenings in spring and summer as a…

Business and Finance

False Self-Employment Costs in UK Construction Revealed

The study by Professor Mark Harvey of the University of Essex calculates that there are between 375,000 and 425,000 workers falsely self-employed in the UK…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Advancing Precision Control in Robotics for Delicate Tasks

When the arms of a robot move to pick up an egg or an electric lamp, the greatest precision possible is essential. To this end, advances in the science and…

Business and Finance

Boosting Productivity Through Strategic R&D Funding

Is it possible to increase the research and development (R&D) activities of companies by means of public funding? What impact does R&D have on the productivity…

Business and Finance

Ski Resort Brands: Building Identity Through Core Competencies

The traditions of brand philosophy lie deep in the world of marketing physical consumer products. Location branding is a new application area in brand…

Business and Finance

Minority Shareholder Protection’s Effect on Dividend Policy

This dissertation covers the impact of minority protection on dividend policy. Majority shareholders as well as company management have the opportunity to take…

Business and Finance

Navigating Shared Information Systems Projects: Key Insights

In his dissertation Nurmi studies the joint information systems development projects of organizations operating within the same industry. The goal of these…

Information Technology

Fuzzy Logic Enhances Investment Decisions in Finnish Software

In his dissertation Relander examines the estimation of the success potential of Finnish software product companies using fuzzy logic. The dissertation is…

Life & Chemistry

Sulfur in marine archaeological shipwrecks – the "hull story" gives a sour aftertaste

Contact with oxygen, in conjunction with the high humidity of the museum environment, causes these contaminants to produce sulfuric acid, according to a new…

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