Scientists investigate how DEET confuses countless critters
DEET, thought to be the most effective insect repellent available, may not be an insect repellent at all.
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2018
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Taller plants moving into Arctic because of climate change
Plants in the Arctic are growing taller because of climate change, according to new research from a global scientific collaboration led by the University of Edinburgh.
Environment
Sep 26, 2018
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Self-folding metamaterial
The more complex the object, the harder it is to fold up. Space satellites often need many small motors to fold up an instrument, and people have difficulty simply folding up a roadmap. Physicists from Leiden and Amsterdam ...
General Physics
Sep 26, 2018
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Neutron star jets shoot down theory
Astronomers have detected radio jets emitted by a neutron star with a strong magnetic field—something not predicted by current theory, according to a new study published in Nature today.
Astronomy
Sep 26, 2018
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A self-powered heart monitor taped to the skin
Scientists have developed a human-friendly, ultra-flexible organic sensor powered by sunlight, which acts as a self-powered heart monitor. Previously, they developed a flexible photovoltaic cell that could be incorporated ...
Bio & Medicine
Sep 26, 2018
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Elusive origin of stellar geysers revealed by 3-D simulations
Astrophysicists finally have an explanation for the violent mood swings of some of the biggest, brightest and rarest stars in the universe.
Astronomy
Sep 26, 2018
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World leaders gather to breathe new life into Paris accord
World leaders gathered in New York on Wednesday to try to breathe new life into the Paris global climate accord, amid backsliding from several nations over commitments made in the historic deal.
Environment
Sep 26, 2018
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Report says fishing rule might put whales at greater risk
A report by federal scientists about a critically endangered whale says some regulations intended to protect them aren't working and might have unintended consequences for the animals.
Ecology
Sep 26, 2018
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Uber pays $148 mn over data breach in latest image-boosting move
Uber agreed Wednesday to pay a $148 million penalty over a massive 2016 data breach which the company concealed for a year, in the latest effort by the global ridesharing giant to improve its image and move past its missteps ...
Business
Sep 26, 2018
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Shaking the swarm—researchers explore how bees collaborate to stabilize swarm clusters
If it's a bad idea to kick a hornet's nest, it's certainly a bad idea to shake a bee swarm. Unless, of course, it's for science.
General Physics
Sep 26, 2018
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