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Graphene 'Paper' Acts Like Animated Origami
Nov 10, 2015 03:35 PM EST

Graphene 'Paper' Acts Like Animated Origami

In a recent study, researchers were able to move small objects made from graphene 'paper' by using heat and light.

Brain Activity
Nov 10, 2015 03:33 PM EST

What Do Your Legs Say About Your Brain?

It might sound sort of silly, but the muscle capacity of our legs may say something about the ageing brain, according to a recent study.

Moon
Nov 10, 2015 02:38 PM EST

Why Do Moon Rocks Contain Fewer Volatiles Than Earth Rocks?

Researchers from the Southwest Research Institute carried out an experiment so they could determine why moon rocks contain fewer volatile elements than earth rocks.

Crop Wheat
Nov 10, 2015 01:27 PM EST

Naturally Occurring Gene May Prevent Wheat Diseases

Researchers have identified a gene that may help prevent many wheat diseases, according to a recent study.

Quantum Technique Increases Electrons Produced When Light Hits Metal Dielectric Interface
Nov 10, 2015 12:42 PM EST

Quantum Technique Increases Electrons Produced When Light Hits Metal-Dielectric Interface

MIT researchers have created a new method which will increase the amount of energy that is channelled from sunlight. This new technique involves a quantum process which increase the number of electrons produced when light strikes a metal-dielectric interface, like aluminum oxide.

Vaccine
Nov 10, 2015 12:38 PM EST

Vaccine May Prevent 'Bad' LDL Cholesterol

A new vaccine may help lower the amount of "bad" cholesterol--or low-density lipoproteins (LDL)--which researchers believe could one day provide an alternative to statins.

Atomic Gas Identified As A New Component In Star Formation
Nov 10, 2015 12:33 PM EST

Atomic Gas: New Component In Star Formation

A team of astronomers have found a key element that is used in the formation of stars - atomic gas. This study sheds new light on star formation and researchers can now look at this process from a different perspective.

Scientists Create New Printable, Lightweight Temperature Sensor
Nov 10, 2015 12:24 PM EST

New Printable, Lightweight Sensor Detects Body Temperature

Researchers have created an innovative temperature sensor that is printable, flexible and very light to carry. The new sensor can be used in health care and welfare applications, according to researchers at the University of Tokyo.

Antarctic Ice Sheets Caused Ancient Mediterranean Sea To Evaporate
Nov 10, 2015 12:17 PM EST

Antarctic Ice Sheets Caused Ancient Mediterranean Sea To Dry Up

In a recent study researchers found that increasing Antarctic ice sheets caused ancient the Mediterranean Sea to dry up 5.6 million years ago. The new study hinted at future environmental changes due to melting ice masses and rising sea levels.

Killer Whale
Nov 10, 2015 11:45 AM EST

SeaWorld Orca Shows May be Ending as ORCA Phases Out Captivity of Killer Whales

The curtains may be closing on the orca shows at SeaWorld. The park has announced that it will be phasing out its traditional Shamu show in San Diego and replace it with one that's less about tricks and more about orcas' natural behaviors in the wild.

Weight Scale
Nov 10, 2015 11:35 AM EST

Belly Fat Dangerous Even At A Normal Weight

Even normal weight people with excess fat around their middle may be at an increased risk of early death, according to a recent study.

New Horizons
Nov 10, 2015 11:20 AM EST

Pluto's Mountains May be Recently Active Ice Volcanoes, New Horizons Reveals

NASA is learning more and more about Pluto as New Horizons continues to beam back data to Earth after its historic flyby. Now, researchers are getting a closer look at what appear to be icy mountains on the dwarf planet.

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