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Information overload? Is it too much?
Overwhelmed by instant access to news and information in our online world? Most Americans like it. But is it information overload?
August 30, 2012
Kepler discovers multiple planets orbiting two suns
The Kepler mission has discovered Kepler-47b and 47c, the first transiting circumbinary system — multiple planets orbiting two suns.
August 30, 2012
Sun has Eureka! moment
At the onset of a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun on August 20, 2012, a bulbous CME certainly resembled a light bulb.
August 28, 2012
Breast milk promotes a different gut flora growth than infant formulas
The benefits of breast milk have long been appreciated, but mother’s milk better than infant formula in protecting infants from infections and illnesses.
August 27, 2012
Extreme US summer temperatures occurring more frequently
Extreme US summer temperatures are already occurring more frequently in the U. S., and could become normal by mid-century, says study.
August 25, 2012
Data-hungry mobile devices? Use more antennas
Multi-antenna technology could help keep pace with voracious user demand of data-hungry mobile devices.
August 24, 2012
The Milky Way now has a twin (or two)
Research presented at the IAW General Assembly in Beijing has found the first group of galaxies that is just like the Milky Way.
August 24, 2012
Carbon nanotubes can be toxic to aquatic animals
The researchers urge that care be taken to prevent the release of carbon nanotubes into the environment.
August 23, 2012
The Innocence Project: Helping innocent people
The Innocence Project: Should Lady Justice, that personification of truth and fairness in the legal system, cast off her ancient Roman robe, sword and scales?
August 20, 2012
Space apps company seeks crowd-sourced funds to launch
Uwingu wants to game-ify space with novel software applications. Profits from the space apps will go toward space research and education.
August 15, 2012
