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New Cooling Device Uses Sunlight And Water As Energy Source
Oct 26, 2015 01:44 PM EDT

New Cooling Device Runs On Sunlight And Water

An energy firm has created a new cooling device that uses sunlight and water as its energy source.

cancer
Oct 26, 2015 01:21 PM EDT

Prostate Cancer: New Genetic Discovery Advances Understanding

The identification of the gene miR137 has given scientists a breakthrough toward new therapies for prostate cancer.

Ionic Liquids Now Have New Green Properties From Wood Molecules
Oct 26, 2015 12:43 PM EDT

Ionic Liquids: Have New Green Properties Using Wood Molecules

In a recent study, researchers added a unique property to ionic liquids, where they used wood extracts to generate a green reaction.

Bowl of Oats
Oct 26, 2015 10:39 AM EDT

Pregnancy: Could A Light Meal During Labor Be Safe?

Most healthy women can skip the fasting and, in fact, would benefit from eating a light meal during labor, suggests research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2015 annual meeting. Improvements in anesthesia care have made pain control during labor safer, reducing risks related to eating, resea...

nose
Oct 26, 2015 10:17 AM EDT

Parkinson's Disease: Woman Detects The Smell Of Health Problem

Sixty-five-year-old Joy Milne from Scotland was actually able to detect Parkinson's disease in a strange odor coming from her husband, Les.

Juvenile Mariana Fruit Bat
Oct 26, 2015 09:34 AM EDT

Bats Avoid Obstacles with Echolocation with One, Simple Technique

Obstacle avoidance may be easier than it sounds when it comes to echolocating bats.

Researchers Discover New Methane-Metabolizing Organisms.
Oct 26, 2015 09:24 AM EDT

New Methane-Metabolizing Organisms Discovered 600 Meters Below Sea Surface

Researchers recently discovered two new methane-metabolizing organisms, which were located 600 meters below sea surface. Based on the new findings, the researchers are urging that textbooks on methane-metabolizing be rewritten.

Ocean Microorganisms Degrades Greenhouse Gas Methane
Oct 26, 2015 09:20 AM EDT

Microorganisms In The Ocean Oxidizes Greenhouse, Gas Methane

A recent study found that microorganisms in the ocean are capable of degrading green house gas methane.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena Researchers Develop Redox-Flow Battery
Oct 26, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

Synthetic Batteries: Redox-Flow Battery Key To The Energy Revolution

In a recent study, researchers created a new type of electrochemical storage device, a redox-flow battery, that can withstand up to 10,000 charging cycles without losing a crucial amount of capacity.

Flooding
Oct 26, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

Extreme Weather May Hit Coastal Asia Hard with Climate Change in the Next 50 Years

Coastal Asia may suffer the most from extreme weather patterns over the next 50 years. Scientists have taken a closer look at climate models and have found that these areas are particularly vulnerable.

Arctic Ocean
Oct 26, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

Climate Change May be Causing the Atlantic Ocean to Become Saltier

Most people are aware that climate change causes a host of issues around the world. But did you know that it may be responsible for more salt in the North Atlantic?

Cockroach
Oct 26, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

How to Drive a Cockroach: Scientists Discover Key Neurons that Control Movement

Scientists may have found the key to mind controlling a cockroach. They've identified neurons in a cockroach's brain that control whether the insect walks slow or fast, turns right or left, or downshifts to climb.

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