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- On the expansion threshold of a species' range
- Scientists demonstrate coherent coupling between a quantum dot and a donor atom in silicon
- New tech uses isomeric beams to study how and where the galaxy makes one of its most common elements
- First 3-D analysis of the stone tools of African hunter-gatherers
- SmokeBot – a robot serving rescue units
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Method could help boost large scale production of graphene
Source: Phys.orgThe measure by which any conductor is judged is how easily, and speedily, electrons can move through it. On this point, graphene is one of the most promising materials for a breathtaking array of appl... Read More
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Marine natural parks in Catalonia, affected by climate change
Source: Phys.orgPopulations of gorgonian and other benthic organisms in the Natural Park of Cap de Creus and Natural Park in Montgrí experienced a high mortality rate during 2017 due the proliferation of filament alg... Read More
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Accelerated reactions in condensed bio-matter?
Source: Phys.orgHITS researcher Dr. Kashif Sadiq explores ribonucleoprotein granules, a condensed form of bio-matter found inside cells. He investigates whether the rate of enzymatic reactions in these membrane-less ... Read More
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Tiny jumping roundworm undergoes unusual sexual development
Source: Phys.orgNematodes may be among the simplest animals, but scientists can't get enough of the microscopic roundworms. They have mapped the entire genome ofC. elegans, the "lab rat" of nematodes, and have charac... Read More
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Turning around urban decline
Source: Phys.orgWe've all seen the photos of Detroit when it was at its lowest point after the 2008 recession: street after street of vacant lots and abandoned homes—a city in visible decline. It might have been the ... Read More
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Water processing—new method eliminates hormones
Source: Phys.orgHormones and other micropollutants adversely affect health when residues enter the body via drinking water. Widely applicable solutions for removal, however, are still lacking. Karlsruhe Institute of ... Read More
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Weighing the planet's biological matter
Source: Phys.orgOur planet is teeming with life: Even in the most extreme places, like the scorching deserts and the pitch-black ocean depths, living organisms can be found. But just how much living matter is on this... Read More
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Iron-rich minerals on Mars could contain life's fatty acids
Source: Phys.orgA little stream in the south of England could guide the way towards finding evidence for ancient life on Mars, in the form of fatty acids preserved in an iron-rich mineral called goethite.... Read More
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Exotic invasions can drive native species extinct
Source: Phys.orgLatest research from the University of Southampton has revealed the impact of exotic species upon native wildlife, which could potentially lead to native plant species extinctions within their natural... Read More
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Using mobile money in Afghanistan, researchers develop product that helps people to save
Source: Phys.orgBillions of people worldwide, particularly those in developing countries, face challenges saving money. They may already hold a device that can assist them in the palms of their hands: their cellphone... Read More
