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The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in the US has begun laying off around 10% of its 6500-strong workforce in preparation for "challenges" in the lab's 2014 budget, which will start on 1 October. The lab's
Researchers in the US and Italy have made the first integrated graphene digital circuits that function at gigahertz frequencies. The circuits are ring oscillators and the work could be an important step towards realizing
Patterns of subtle sounds and pauses may reveal a skeleton of grammar in toddler-speak. CREDIT: ewcastle University
The little sounds and puffs of air that toddlers often inject into their baby babble may actually be
Some futurists predict humans will be able to upload their consciousness to computers in the near future. CREDIT: BrainGate 2, www.braingate2.org
NEW YORK — By 2045, humans will achieve digital immortality by
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People who increase the amount of red meat in their diet may be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study of more than 149,000 Americans.
The
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Diets high in fat and sugar may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and a new study may explain why.
In the study, participants who ate a diet high in saturated fat (including lots of beef
Electron configuration and elemental properties of xenon. CREDIT: Greg Robson/Creative Commons, Andrei Marincas | Shutterstock
Atomic Number: 54 Atomic Symbol: Xe Atomic Weight: 131.293
Melting Point: -169.22 F
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(ISNS) -- A rise in fish farms has meant cheap, fast-growing protein to feed the world's growing human population. But a new study suggests that countries located at lower latitudes – many
From the Popular Science archive, the story of Amelia Earhart's historic journey on June 17, 1928.
By Rose Pastore Posted 06.17.2013 at 3:30 pm
Amelia Earhart, 1936 Harris Ewing collection via Wikimedia Commons
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Toggling graphene's magnetic field on and off could lead to faster, smaller electronics.
By Shaunacy Ferro Posted 06.17.2013 at 3:01 pm
Magnetic Graphene University of Manchester
Add another point to the list of reasons why
24/7 trackers give researchers insight into how mice mate, form social hierarchies, and more. Behold the rodent equivalent of 'Big Brother.'
By Colin Lecher Posted 06.17.2013 at 1:45 pm
Turns out Americans aren't the only
![The Difference Between A Geek And A Nerd [Infographic]](http://www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/article_image_large/articles/geekvnerd.jpg "The Difference Between A Geek And A Nerd [Infographic]")
They're not the same. A data-geek (or nerd?) explains.
By Colin Lecher Posted 06.17.2013 at 12:00 pm
Geeks v. Nerds Burr Settles
Are you a geek or a nerd? Because they're not quite the same. (It's okay to admit which one you
The cheetah-cub is the fastest quadruped under about 66 lbs.
A mechanical cheetah cub joins the Noah’s Ark that has captivated robotics in recent years. Today Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne (EPFL)'s Biorobotics
MIT builds a virtual person to help people practice talking to other people, which already sounds like an awkward situation.
By Colin Lecher Posted 06.17.2013 at 9:00 am
If you think you're awkward in social situations, and
To record size and shape of a room, researchers use a speaker, five microphones and some math
To record size and shape of a room, researchers use a speaker, five microphones and some math
By Andrew Grant
Web edition: June 17,
Ocean acidification could hamper larvae's growth
By Erin Wayman
Web edition: June 17, 2013
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As oceans soak up more carbon dioxide, oyster larvae may have trouble getting enough energy to build their shells, finds a
A new type of variable star has been discovered by astronomers in Switzerland. The team says that its observations reveal previously unknown properties of variable stars that defy current theories and raise more questions
Researchers in the US have made a new biosensor from carbon-nanotube transistors that is capable of rapidly detecting the antigens of Lyme disease. The device can detect the biomarkers at concentrations as low as 1 ng/ml,
A physicist's best friend: Quantum coherence in diamond augments fluorescence thermometry 16 June 2013, 02.21 Science
(Phys.org) —Thermometry – the measurement of temperature – is critical to a wide range of applications, including many industrial processes, biomedical monitoring, and environmental regulatory systems. However,
(Phys.org) —From a qualitative perspective, it's relatively easy to define a good researcher as one who publishes many good papers. But quantitatively measuring these papers is more complicated, since they can be
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A growing number of workers aren't letting their current jobs get in the way of their entrepreneurial aspirations. New research has found that workers with part- or
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While shoppers appreciate the personal touch they get from some online retailers, the majority aren't willing to share too much personal information to get it, new research
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Marlene Cimons of Climate Nexus contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
Drought has beset the Earth since before farming began. In developing nations, it brings
Roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University (left) demos his "Geminoid" android lookalike (right) at the Global Futures 2045 International Congress in New York. CREDIT: Tanya Lewis
NEW YORK — An extremely
The terrible twos is all about temper tantrums, but some toddlers have more intense outbursts than others, and some don't grow out of them. Researchers say characteristics of these ear-splitting screams could indicate a
We all know our own fathers are deserving of annual praise, but nature is full of unappreciated fathers as well. From seahorses to great hornbills to giant water bugs, the planet is covered with loving, dedicated dads.
By Joey
The Week In Numbers: Saturn's Moon Hides An Ocean, New Human Body Part Discovered, And More 16 June 2013, 02.20 Science
By Rose Pastore Posted 06.14.2013 at 6:00 pm
Saturnian moon Dione Icy Dione in front of Saturn. The horizontal stripes near the bottom of the image are Saturn's rings. Images taken on Oct. 11, 2005, with blue, green and
The New York Times looks at studies of urban bicycling.
By Francie Diep Posted 06.14.2013 at 5:00 pm
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Want to make your city safer for bicyclists? Perhaps you should think
New research suggests that ordinary shoes work just fine for runners with under- and over-pronating feet.
By Colin Lecher Posted 06.14.2013 at 4:00 pm
Usain Bolt Wikimedia Commons
For decades, running shoes have been
We take a look at how yesterday's Supreme Court ruling affects risk testing for breast cancer. Plus, this isn't the last word for gene patenting.
By Francie Diep Posted 06.14.2013 at 2:00 pm
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News in Brief: Butterflies' tidy drinking tricks
The long tube of the insects' mouthparts is fluid friendly only at the tip
By Susan Milius
Web edition: June 14, 2013
The long tube of the insects' mouthparts is fluid
Fifth edition of the widely used psychiatric manual focuses attention on how mental disorders should be defined
Fifth edition of the widely used psychiatric manual focuses attention on how mental disorders should be defined
By
Genome alterations probably not responsible for decline in disease prevalence
By Tina Hesman Saey
Web edition: June 13, 2013
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A tooth from the skull of a 600 year-old Danish leprosy victim known as Jorgen_625
Ancient fossils reveal surprises about early vertebrate necks, abdominal muscles
By Erin Wayman
Web edition: June 13, 2013
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Preserved muscles from 380-million-year-old placoderm fossils like this one indicate that the
Fluorescent protein binds to bilirubin, a compound the body must eliminate
By Rachel Ehrenberg
Web edition: June 13, 2013
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Japanese freshwater eels (one shown) travel for miles during migration from the sea to rivers.
With everyday materials, two research teams conceal ordinary objects
By Andrew Grant
Web edition: June 14, 2013
View the videoMaking something invisible does not require complex materials and techniques. Well-placed mirrors or
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x + 3y = 0
It's the sort of easy maths problem that you can work out in a few minutes using pencil and paper, but physicists in China, Canada and Singapore have now solved pairs of linear equations like this one
The macroscopic quantum spin state of caesium atoms held in a vessel has been teleported to a second vessel 50 cm away – according physicists in Denmark, Spain and the UK, who have performed the feat. Although this
The emergence of artificial magnetic monopoles within a special magnetic material has been seen by physicists in Germany. These monopole-like defects are believed to pass through the material when tiny magnetic whorls called
Physicists show self-correcting quantum computers are theoretically possible 12 June 2013, 15.51 Science
(Phys.org) —Using exotic components such as color codes, new phases of quantum matter, and extra dimensions, a team of physicists has shown that it's theoretically possible to construct a quantum computer that has the
The right to privacy includes the right to be left alone. CREDIT: Russell Watkins | Shutterstock
The right to privacy refers to the concept that one's personal information is protected from public scrutiny. U.S.
Called the "first commercially available cyborg," RoboRoach is a way of sending directional commands to a live cockroach via a smartphone app. CREDIT: Backyard Brains
A project currently on Kickstarter would give
Tricorder Smartphones. CREDIT: Laptopmag.com
In many ways, the evolution of the smartphone since the debut of the original iPhone in 2007 has been a predictable straight line —bigger screen, more powerful
A kangaroo mother and her joey. CREDIT: Renate | Shutterstock
The fossilized teeth of ancient marsupials that roamed through northeastern Australia roughly 2.5 million years ago suggest these animals fed on leafy
A 10-month-old baby girl. CREDIT: glayan, Shutterstock
Babies may be able to show sympathy before their first birthday, according to a new study in which 10-month-olds preferred the victims rather than the aggressors
Organic cultivation of mixed vegetables on an organic farm in Capay, California. CREDIT: Public domain
Lloyd Treinish leads the environmental science team in the Industry Solutions Department at the IBM Thomas J.
A new bee semen bank may help breed colony-collapse-disorder-resistant bees.
By Francie Diep Posted 06.12.2013 at 2:11 pm
Honeybee Pioneer, Utah's Online Library
Here's a new idea for protecting the declining honeybee
Scientists' current understanding of stars says these stars shouldn't vary in brightness, but they do.
By Francie Diep Posted 06.12.2013 at 12:24 pm
Open Star Cluster NGC 3766 ESO
Astronomers have discovered a new type of
"I dream of snowboarding down a Martian sand dune on a block of dry ice," says Serina Diniega, the lead researcher.
By Dan Nosowitz Posted 06.12.2013 at 10:44 am
Linear Gullies on Mars NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of
How water could be harnessed for roughly a third of U.S. annual electricity usage
By Erik Sofge Posted 06.12.2013 at 4:55 pm
Water is 800 times denser than air, and building a generator able to withstand the tremendous
Examining 8 promising methods of male contraception in development. Happy Father's Day!
By Julie Beck Posted 06.12.2013 at 3:45 pm
How can we prevent these spoons, uh, sperms, from being successful? Sexy Eggs on
Time to rewrite the textbooks!
By Rose Pastore Posted 06.12.2013 at 2:45 pm
The human eye, now slightly less mysterious Petr Novák via Wikimedia Commons
The newest addition to human anatomy is just 15 microns thick, but
Abnormalities in three brain regions found among those who head the ball most frequently
Abnormalities in three brain regions found among those who head the ball most frequently
By Nathan Seppa
Web edition: June 12, 2013
Soccer
Proposal would extend protections to both wild and captive primate populations
By Meghan Rosen
Web edition: June 11, 2013
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PRIMATE PROTECTION
All chimps, including ones held in captivity for medical research, may soon
White House welcomes a cross-section of young scientists and engineers
By Sid Perkins
Web edition: June 12, 2013
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Engineered hand-shake
Easton LaChapelle, 16, of Mancos, Colo., describes the prosthetic arm he designed
Sea level is projected to rise by up to a meter by 2100 due to human-caused increases in greenhouse gases. However, a new study indicates that cutting four kinds of heat-trapping emissions could have an impact this century.
In the fight against HIV, better understanding of the structure of the virus could lead to new antiretroviral drugs. University of Illinois researchers recently used molecular simulations on the Blue Waters supercomputer to
Study suggests Stone Age folk sporadically killed the beasts, primarily for ivory
Study suggests Stone Age folk sporadically killed the beasts, primarily for ivory
By Bruce Bower
Web edition: June 12, 2013
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The EU-funded MyHealthAvatar project is testing the idea of a Europe-wide network of health avatars for each individual citizen. Each avatar will be a web-based data depository containing a full record of that
Famous for speed, the big cats actually rely on acceleration
By Susan Milius
Web edition: June 12, 2013
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TOP CAT
A high-tech collar that records location, acceleration and other details of cheetah movements has given
Stem cells spur return of amputated digits in mice
By Cristy Gelling
Web edition: June 12, 2013
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A mouse toe tip five weeks after amputation looks like new (top). But when signals from the nail tissue are blocked, the
The Ross Sea, a bay in the Antarctic, is so clear of particular matter that you can see 500 feet in all directions. Weddell seals float by divers with little fear. It has little pollution, invasive species and so far, has not
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A world filled with mobile devices capable of instantly recognizing anyone's face can seem both empowering and scary. It's empowering because ordinary consumers can expect to
From firework designer to space psychologist, science careers range from the zany to the downright bizarre. CREDIT: Avesun | Shutterstock
Snake venom handler? Sex scholar? A career in science doesn't have to mean a
Many people take vitamin supplements thinking that the pills will boost their health, but that's not what the science shows.
Writing in a New York Times Op-Ed article, Dr. Paul Offit, chief of the division of
Tropical Storm Andrea was spotted by the Suomi NPP satellite as it passed overhead during the night from June 6-7, 2013, as the storm moved towards landfall on the Florida peninsula. CREDIT: NASA/NOAA
This article was
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(ISNS) -- A Canadian company is fighting counterfeiters by employing one of the most sophisticated structures in nature: a butterfly wing.
To be precise, Nanotech
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AeroVelo’s Human-Powered Helicopter May Be On Track to Win the 0,000 Sikorsky Prize 17 June 2013, 15.02 Transportation
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The Atlas helicopter, designed and built by Canadian team AeroVelo, might be the first human-powered helicopter to reach a height of three meters for
French EV Car-Sharing Service Autolib to Set Up Shop in Indianapolis 17 June 2013, 15.02 Transportation
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When it comes to hubs of alternative transportation and the sharing economy, one usually thinks of progressive hotspots like San Francisco or Portland.
House Approves First Congressional Action on Bangladesh Safety Reform 17 June 2013, 15.01 Eco Fashions
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Wedding invitations can be tricky to design because they not only have to look good, but they also have to include some of the personality of the couple getting married.
Andrew Lyons is a freelance illustrator living in Mayenne, France. He studied painting at Cardiff School of Art before moving to France where he studied
The Notebook blog shares a movie poster weekly. Recently they have started to share the best of the movie posters shared there, an awesome opportunity to get movie poster
Among other things, Korean designer Song Seung-Yong creates wonderful chairs that can be used for different
WordPress has become a tool used by millions of designers for much more than creating blogs. Each week we take a look at what’s new with WordPress. Plugins Google Drive
The flat design trend has been growing strong in the first part of 2013. For this there are also many tools available to produce this type of site, in this
Spectacular paintings by Max Kauffman, a California based artist. Via It’s Nice
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Obama's War Against US Energy Independence: Give Away Oil Rich Alaskan Islands to Russia! 14 April 2012, 14.31 Administrator Energy
By Joe Miller
The Obama administration, despite the nation’s economic woes, effectively killed the job-producing Keystone Pipeline last month. The Arab Spring is turning the oil production of Libya and other Arab
OSBIT Power's MaXccess system completes successful offshore trials 08 April 2012, 02.33 Administrator Energy
OSBIT Power's MaXccess system completes successful offshore trials
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OSBIT Power (OP), Siemens Wind Power and Statoil have successfully completed offshore
North America's EV charging infrastructure to get a boost 12 January 2012, 02.01 Administrator Energy
North America’s EV charging infrastructure may soon see significant improvements, thanks to a recent agreement between Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies.
Under the deal, Eaton’s Level II and
Could The Gravitomagnetic Field Be The Ultimate Energy Source? 28 May 2011, 01.34 Administrator Energy
Have scientists already unknowingly discovered the source for all atomic energy reactions, and could the discovery of the gravitomagnetic field be the ultimate energy source? What if our understandings on how
Physicists urge caution over apparent speed of light violation 25 September 2011, 16.27 Administrator Energy
Physicists wary of junking light speed limit yet
Physicist Antonio Ereditato poses before presenting the result of an experiment, which found a subatomic particle, the neutrino, seemed to move faster than the speed of
STEORN ORBO FREE ENERGY: What's Next a Self Charging Unit for your Electric Car? 25 February 2011, 21.27 Administrator Energy
Steorn's Free Energy Orbo -- From Permanent Magnets to Solid State Systems
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Steorn is a small company based in Dublin, Ireland. For
Cold Fusion, Releases Energy from Hydrogen's Gravitomagnetic Field 16 January 2011, 09.17 Administrator Energy
Cold Fusion "In Bologna we did it"
By Ilaria VENTURI, La Republica News, Bolona, Italy
For the first time in Italy, in front of experts, the process was carried out using nickel and hydrogen. It 's the way to achieve
Abu Dhabi Media Zone to generate renewable energy through its façade 31 August 2010, 19.33 Administrator Energy
Eco Factor: Sustainable development to generate renewable solar energy.
Bernard Tschumi Architects have re-imagined their master plan for the new Abu Dhabi Media Zone, by incorporating several environmentally-friendly
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Space engineers are investigating the source of a mysterious metallic bang heard on the international space station. Respiratory &mdash dyspnea, epistaxis, pharyngitis canadian pharmacy Prior to approval through the FDA, using sildenafil was evaluated in over , patients who ranged from to yrs . oldBorlaug BA et alii how to buy cialis online. The two astronauts on board had their breakfast disturbed on Wednesday by the unexpected sound, which was first thought to have been caused by a foreign object striking the hull. Astronaut Mike Foale told Nasa's mission control the noise sounded like a tin can being squashed. He said he thought something had collided with the Russian module that houses the sleeping quarters, kitchen and lavatory, but video cameras on the station's external robot arm showed no signs of impact. Experts on the ground confirmed there was no pressure loss and that the astronauts and the station were not in danger. Large pieces of space junk such as bits of redundant satellite or spent booster rockets, can be spotted from the ground, and the station moves out of the way using booster rockets. But junk fragments smaller than a mobile phone are effectively invisible, so the station's hull is strengthened in vulnerable places. Orbiting objects travel so fast that pieces as small as a £1 coin can strike with the force of a doubledecker bus travelling at 60mph. Russian scientists played down suggestions that the station had been hit by orbiting space junk, instead saying that the noise came from onboard equipment. guardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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