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Life & Chemistry

Veterinarians' guide to hedgehogs, chinchillas and chelonians…..oh, my!

The trade in exotic pets has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise, but expansion of the industry sometimes outpaces veterinary knowledge of how to treat…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Intermediary Influence at Farmers Market in East Malaysia

Shazali Abu Mansor, Ernest Cyril DeRun, Dyg Affizah Awg Marikan,Kassim Mansor, Jenny IgnatiusFaculty of Economics and BusinessThis study was conducted for the…

Studies and Analyses

CEDARS-SINAI Begins Study on Implantable Devices for Type 2 Diabetes

The study is part of a national clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of the device for possible treatment for overweight patients with type 2…

Life & Chemistry

Insects Impact Plant Growth in High CO2 Environments

The University of Illinois study appears this week online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels…

Physics & Astronomy

Hyper-Entangled Photons: Superdense Coding Gets Denser

“Dense coding is arguably the protocol that launched the field of quantum communication,” said Paul Kwiat, a John Bardeen Professor of Physics and Electrical…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Boston College and MIT Boost Thermoelectric Efficiency

Researchers at Boston College and MIT have used nanotechnology to achieve a major increase in thermoelectric efficiency, a milestone that paves the way for a…

Earth Sciences

Satellites Aid Arctic Grazers During Harsh Winter Storms

That was the case in October 2003 on Canada's Banks Island, at the edge of the Beaufort Sea inside the Arctic Circle. Rain fell for several days on top of a…

Physics & Astronomy

Tiny Torrents: Mini Air Purifier Innovation Ready for Testing

Engineers harnessing the same physical property that drives silent household air purifiers have created a miniaturized device that is now ready for testing as…

Life & Chemistry

NC State Gene 'Knockout' Floors Tobacco Carcinogen

The finding could lead to tobacco products – especially smokeless products – with reduced amounts of cancer-causing agents.NC State's Dr. Ralph Dewey,…

Life & Chemistry

Stopping a receptor called 'nogo' boosts the synapses

New findings about a protein called the nogo receptor are offering fresh ways to think about keeping the brain sharp.Scientists have found that reducing the…

Machine Engineering

Integrating Plant Automation and Telecontrol for Seamless Operations

In terms of the operating philosophy and alarm signaling, there is no difference between the local or distant station as far as the plant operator is…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Improved Process for Affordable Solar Cell Production

The use of solar cells is increasing very slowly. One of the reasons is that the most commonly used type, made from silicon, is quite expensive to manufacture….

Physics & Astronomy

Jules Verne reaches ‘parking’ orbit

Two boosts late last night took the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) to its parking orbit at the same orbital altitude as the International Space Station…

Physics & Astronomy

Hinode Solar Observatory: Unveiling the Sun’s Secrets

Hinode investigates both the interior and the atmospheric regions of the Sun. Its primary objectives are to address the origin of the Sun's magnetic field, the…

Studies and Analyses

Impact of Hyperactivity in Girls: Adult Challenges Revealed

Few studies have looked at the consequences of aggressive and hyperactive behaviour in girls, but the latest study shows that hyperactivity combined with…

Business and Finance

Production subsidies — the secret to China’s success?

The economists behind the research say it raises serious questions about whether China is being fair with its trading partners.The GEP research, based on data…

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