On the edge of graphene
Researchers at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have discovered that the conductivity at the edges of graphene devices is different to that of the central material.
Local scanning electr ... more
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New N. Korean launch site near completion: think-tank
North Korea will be able to test longer-range rockets at its new launch site before the end of this year, a US think-tank has said. ... more
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Aral Sea's shrinkage boosts Central Asian dust emission by 7 percent
Atomic-level study of brain protein opens door to new neurological treatments
Desert soil microbes adapt to thrive in extreme dry conditions
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How much do climate patterns influence predictability across the United States?
In our post last month, we introduced and defined several climate patterns other than ENSO that impact United States winter climate. But how useful are these climate patterns in predicting U.S. temp ... more
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Japan mulls building its own fighter jets: report
Japan is considering building its own fighter jets after years of playing second fiddle in a US construction partnership, a report said Thursday, in a move likely to stoke fears of its military resurgence among Asian neighbours. ... more
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Ice sheet highs, lows and loss
Measurements from ESA's CryoSat mission have been used to map the height of the huge ice sheets that blanket Greenland and Antarctica and show how they are changing. New results reveal combined ice ... more
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NASA Scientists Watching, Studying Arctic Changes This Summer
As we near the final month of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, NASA scientists are watching the annual seasonal melting of the Arctic sea ice cover. The floating, frozen cap that stretches across ... more
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Artificial Cells Act Like the Real Thing
Imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery, but mimicking the intricate networks and dynamic interactions that are inherent to living cells is difficult to achieve outside the cell. Now, ... more
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