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Carbon Nanotubes Sprout Without Metal Catalyst: Oxides Work, Too
Researchers have for the first time shown that nanotubes can grow without a metal catalyst. The researchers demonstrate that zirconium oxide, the same compound found in cubic zirconia "fake diamonds,"...
Strong Effect Of The Weak Interaction: Exploring The Standard Model Of Physics Without The High-energy Collider
Scientists have measured the largest effect of the "weak interaction" -- one of the four fundamental forces of nature -- ever observed in an atom.
Police Woman Fights Quantum Hacking And Cracking
Computer scientists are working to prevent quantum computers from compromising today's online security.
High Levels Of Estrogens Discovered In Some Industrial Wastewater
In a groundbreaking study, civil engineering researchers have discovered that certain industries may be a significant source of plant-based estrogens, called phytoestrogens, in surface water.
Nanoelectronic transistor combined with biological machine could lead to better electronics
If manmade devices could be combined with biological machines, laptops and other electronic devices could get a boost in operating efficiency...
New light-emitting biomaterial created
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have created a new light-emitting biomaterial that might improve tumor imaging.
NYU chemists discover twisted molecules that pick their targets
New York University chemists have discovered how to make molecules with a twist - the molecules fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions. The research,...
Tiny 'MEMS' devices to filter, amplify electronic signals
Researchers are developing a new class of tiny mechanical devices containing vibrating, hair-thin structures that could be used to filter electronic signals in cell phones and for other more exotic...
Hitachi Ships First Two Terabyte 7200 RPM Desktop Hard Disk Drive
Hitachi today announced that it is now shipping the world's first, two terabyte (2TB), 7200 RPM hard disk drive (HDD). The new 2TB Deskstar 7K2000 blends high performance and high...
Half the boom better than no boom at all
The LHC will collide protons at half energy this fall to start taking data instead of waiting to repair all faults.
Reminder: PopSci's "Future Of" Premieres 9PM EST Tonight on the Science Channel
Don't forget to tune in to the premiere of our new show on the Science Channel, PopSci's Future Of. Tonight the topic is Superhumans, and host Baratunde Thurston will guide...
Modelling nano-worlds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Modelling the fabrication processes for integrated circuits can slash production development time and costs by up to 40%. But as transistors, already at nano-scales, become ever smaller, researchers...
Chemical Deal Fever Strikes Japan
As they form their own joint ventures, Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsubishi Rayon are subject of merger rumors.
Argonne announces public open house
ARGONNE, Ill., Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The public will be able to tour the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory Aug. 29 for the first time in three...
Scientists discover, visualize exotic electrons on surfaces of unique insulators
(PhysOrg.com) -- In two separate studies, Princeton-led teams of scientists have found a new type of `light-like` electron and visualized for the first time another type that doesn`t bounce back...
Goodbye, Ritalin. Hello, Brain Magnets
An Israeli company wants to keep adults focused using a magnetic field to stimulate the brain. The technique, called transcranial magnetic stimulation, involves hooking someone up to a device that creates a magnetic...
Many Britons too lazy to change TV channel: poll
Britons are so lazy that one in six cannot be bothered to change television channel if the remote control is not working, according to a study Monday.
Future rainfall atlas created
Australian researchers have created the world's first atlas of global rainfall predictions over the next 100 years.
Chemists Discover Ozone-boosting Reaction: Newfound Chemistry Should Be Added To Atmospheric Models, Experts Say
Burning of fossil fuels pumps chemicals into the air that react on surfaces such as buildings and roads to create photochemical smog-forming chlorine atoms, scientists report in a new study....
When Mortals Work on Cosmic Time
The Mayan pyramid Xunantunich and the struggling Large Hadron Collider outside Geneva have something in common: overreach.
Configure your own operating software
Is the oil pressure in the hydraulic system too high? What's the current condition of the rotor blades on that wind turbine plant? It is important for the people who...
Heat Shock Proteins Provide Protection Against Cataracts
Scientists have succeeded in explaining the 3-D molecular architecture of "chaperone" proteins that prevent aggregation and clumping of other proteins in the human eye lens, thus protecting against cataracts. Their...
Chemical Separations: Membrane Breaks Through Performance Barrier
Engineers have developed a new method for creating high-performance membranes from crystal sieves called zeolites; the method could increase the energy efficiency of chemical separations up to 50 times over...
Particle Collider: Key Tool or Black Hole?
World's Largest Scientific Machine has Cost $10B but has Yet to Smash an Atom
Why Auto Bumpers Aren't Great In Crashes
Low-Speed Crashes Between Different Vehicles Can Cost Many Thousands Of Dollars To Fix; The "Bumper Mismatch" Problem
Growth spurts
The veil is being lifted from the once unseen world of molecular activity. Not so long ago only the final products were visible and scientists were forced to gauge the...
DNA toolbox
The toolbox of Lilliputian gears, tubes and balls could one day be assembled into medical nanomachines for fixing faulty cells
Mercedes to Produce a Fully Electric Gullwing
(PhysOrg.com) -- While it may be inherently wasteful to enjoy luxury cars, it can still be fun to look at -- and even drive -- them. And, if you are...