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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
Ship-borne measurements show improved air quality
Sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping have sharply decreased in EU ports according to a study using ship-borne measurements.
August 14, 2012
Claire Kremen: Wild bees and the future of food
Claire Kremen discusses harnessing the power of wild bees to help pollinate U.S. crops.
August 14, 2012
Dark matter found near the Sun
Astronomers at the University of Zürich, the ETH Zurich, the University of Leicester and NAOC Beijing have found large amounts of "dark matter" near the Sun.
August 9, 2012
Queen’s University Belfast makes cancer breakthrough
A major breakthrough by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast could lead to more effective treatments for throat and cervical cancer.
August 8, 2012
