Fedor Bezrukov from the RIKEN–BNL Research Center and Mikhail Shaposhnikov from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne propose that the Higgs boson, which was recently confirmed to be the origin of mass, ...
General Physics
Aug 15, 2014
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The recipe for any given protein is written out as a series of 'codons', each of which encodes a particular amino acid. These amino acids are delivered via transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules, which feature an 'anticodon' element ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 15, 2014
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Many habitats on Earth change dramatically with the seasons, profoundly affecting food availability, predation pressure and reproductive opportunities for animals living in these seasonal habitats. To survive and reproduce ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2014
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Step aside Olympians – the new sporting pursuit of choice may soon be professional gaming. Electronic sports (or esports) are now mainstream, drawing more than a million viewers in large tournaments and offering prizes ...
Other
Aug 15, 2014
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The worst mass extinction the Earth has ever seen occurred 252 million years ago. The boundary of the Permian and Triassic geological periods marked the demise of around 90 percent of marine species and 70 percent of land ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 15, 2014
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Mini drones are not yet appearing in our skies on a daily basis but they certainly are a rapidly growing trend. People can and do get hurt so we really need to help amateur pilots learn how to fly their new toys safely.
Engineering
Aug 15, 2014
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Waseda researchers have described the earliest example of a true dolphin in the known fossil record.
Archaeology
Aug 15, 2014
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Transport accounts for 30% of CO2 emissions in the EU, with emissions rising 36% between 1990 and 2007. The research, carried out by Lund University and the University of Surrey a found a need to dissect the widely-held view ...
Environment
Aug 15, 2014
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As an example of mass participatory journalism, where the voices of ordinary citizens are heard as much as public officials or PR professionals, the UK's hyperlocal news network is second to none.
Internet
Aug 15, 2014
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Universiti Teknologi MARA researchers are investigating the properties of lemongrass fibers to help prevent fluid circulation problems while drilling for oil and gas.
Environment
Aug 15, 2014
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