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New device can extract human DNA with full genetic data in minutes
Take a swab of saliva from your mouth and within minutes your DNA could be ready for analysis and genome sequencing with the help of a new device.
May 8, 2013
Sunset along Ireland’s Kerry coast
Alan Egan captured this beautiful sunset scene near Causeway in Kerry County, Ireland. He said the smell of blooming flowers mixed with the fresh sea air.
May 8, 2013
New mechanism converts natural gas to energy faster
Chemical engineering researchers have identified a new mechanism to convert natural gas into energy up to 70 times faster, while effectively capturing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2).
May 7, 2013
Do bats know voices of friends they hang out with?
Study finds bats may recognize the voices of other bats belonging to their social group.
May 7, 2013
Microbe-brewery: Favorite fermentation microorganisms
Brewer's yeast and beyond; meet your microbial bartenders.
May 7, 2013
Last month’s lunar eclipse
Stanislaus Ronny Terrance photographed the April 25, 2013 partial lunar eclipse as seen from Frankfurt, Germany.
May 7, 2013
View from space: Animation shows smoke from California’s Springs Fire
Today - May 6, 2013 - the Springs Fire is reported to be 80% contained. The blaze charred 28,000 acres, destroyed 25 outbuildings and damaged 15 residences.
May 6, 2013
New analysis suggests wind, not water, formed mound on Mars
Mount Sharp on Mars is close in size to Alaska’s Mt. McKinley. New research suggests it likely emerged as strong winds carried dust and sand into the crater in which it sits.
May 6, 2013
Ring of fire eclipse on May 9-10, 2013
Those in the Australian outback and parts of the Pacific Ocean will be able to view an annular solar eclipse. Elsewhere ... a partial eclipse.
May 6, 2013
Reversal of the black widow myth
Popular belief is that female Black Widow spiders eat male suitors after mating. New study suggests some male spiders do something similar.
May 6, 2013
