Scientists create darkest material
A scientist at a Houston university has created the darkest known material -- about four times darker than the previous record holder.
Condensed Matter
Jan 14, 2008
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Identification of a novel neural stem cell type
As published in the upcoming issue of G&D, sesearchers from the Sloan-Kettering Institute, led by Dr. Lorenz Studer, have discovered a novel type of neural stem cell, which has a broader differentiation potential than previously ...
Jan 14, 2008
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Discovery unlocks tree genetics, gives new hope for pine beetle defense
UBC researchers have discovered some of the genetic secrets that enable pine and spruce trees to fight off pests and disease, uncovering critical new information about forests’ natural defense systems.
Jan 14, 2008
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Sea otter study reveals striking variability in diets and feeding strategies
Ecologists have long observed that when food becomes scarce, animal populations exploit a wider range of food sources. So scientists studying southern sea otters at different sites in California's coastal waters were not ...
Jan 14, 2008
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Molecular evolution of limb length
In the January 15th issue of G&D, a research team led by Dr. Richard Behringer at MD Anderson Cancer Center reports that they have successfully switched the mouse Prx1 gene regulatory element with the Prx1 gene regulatory ...
Jan 14, 2008
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T. rex had teen pregnancies
Dinosaurs descended from reptiles and evolved into today's birds, but their growth and sexual maturation were more like that of mammals - complete with teen pregnancy, according to a new study by University of California, ...
Archaeology
Jan 14, 2008
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Software That Grades Handwritten Essays May Boost Comprehension, Too
Computer scientists in the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have been working with their colleagues in UB's Graduate School of Education to develop a computational tool that not only dramatically ...
Computer Sciences
Jan 14, 2008
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Toll road privatization may result in indirect impacts
Privatizing toll roads in the U.S. may result in significant diversions of truck traffic from privatized toll roads to "free" roads, and may result in more crashes and increased costs associated with use of other roads, according ...
Other
Jan 14, 2008
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Rice that 'Snaps, Crackles and Pops' with Protein
Scientists in the United States and India are reporting development of a high-protein variety of rice, dietary staple for half the world’s population. The study is scheduled for the Jan. 23 issue of ACS’ Journal of Agricultural ...
Jan 14, 2008
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Neutron stars can be more massive, while black holes are more rare
Neutron stars and black holes aren’t all they’ve been thought to be. In fact, neutron stars can be considerably more massive than previously believed, and it is more difficult to form black holes, according to new research ...
Astronomy
Jan 14, 2008
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