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Scientists find new way to manipulate DNA
Polymers, large molecules comprised of chains of repeating structures, are used in everything from the coatings on walls of ships and pipes to reduce flow drag to gene therapy.   view more (2006-11-16)

NIST develops novel ion trap for sensing force and light
Miniature devices for trapping ions (electrically charged atoms) are common components in atomic clocks and quantum computing research. Now, a novel ion trap geometry demonstrated at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) could usher in a new generation of applications because the device holds promise as a stylus for sensing... view more... (2009-07-02)

Surprising discovery: X-rays drive formation of new crystals
X-rays can do a lot of useful things -- detect broken bones, tumors and dental cavities, analyze atoms in diverse materials and screen luggage at airports -- but who knew they could cause crystals to form?   view more (2010-01-26)

Large study confirms UK Gulf war servicemen report more ill health
The largest study of UK Gulf war servicemen, published today in BMC Public Health confirms that forces deployed to the first Gulf War report more ill health than veterans who did not serve there. Rebecca Simmons, Noreen Maconochie and Pat Doyle from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that Gulf war veterans were more likely to... view more... (2004-07-08)

Drug industry, nonprofits join forces to fight world's neglected diseases
Drug companies and nonprofit organizations are joining forces to develop new drugs and vaccines to target so-called "neglected" diseases that claim millions of lives in the developing world each year.   view more (2009-11-12)

Study shows aggressive students often lack psychological evaluations and effective treatment
As the disturbing trend of school violence continues to plague our education system, it is important for caregivers, educators, and doctors to join forces to be proactive in its prevention.   view more (2006-08-25)

Discovered after 40 years: Moon dust hazard influenced by Sun's elevation
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Apollo Moon Program struggled with a minuscule, yet formidable enemy: sticky lunar dust. Four decades later, a new study reveals that forces compelling lunar dust to cling to surfaces -- ruining scientific experiments and endangering astronauts' health --change during the lunar day with the elevation of the sun.   view more (2009-04-20)

NJIT expert advises on the do and don't of building in hurricane-prone areas
Better building practices for structures in hurricane-prone regions will be the focus of a paper next month in Caribbean Construction Magazine by NJIT architecture professor Rima Taher, PhD.   view more (2009-06-16)

The Development of Multilateral Alliances - The Case of the Airline Industry
Doctoral Candidate: Birgit Kleymann, M.Sc. (Econ. and Bus. Adm.) Title of the Dissertation: The Development of Multilateral Alliances - The Case of the Airline Industry Public Examination of a Dissertation: at the Helsinki School of Economics on Tuesday, Nov 19, 2002 at 12:00 The Opponent: Professor Fariba Alamdari, Cranfield University, United... view more... (2002-11-12)

Welcome to the world of haptics for industrial applications
Haptic technology, or haptics, refers to the technology that connects the user to a computerized system via the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations and/or motions to the user.   view more (2007-06-21)

NJIT professor says certain home shapes and roofs hold up best in hurricane
Certain home shapes and roof types can better resist high winds and hurricanes, according to a researcher at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).   view more (2007-06-20)

Researchers measure carbon nanotube interaction
Carbon nanotubes have been employed for a variety of uses including composite materials, biosensors, nano-electronic circuits and membranes.   view more (2007-10-17)

Cell 'anchors' required to prevent muscular dystrophy
A protein that was first identified for playing a key role in regulating normal heart rhythms also appears to be significant in helping muscle cells survive the forces of muscle contraction. The clue was a laboratory mouse that seemed to have a form of muscular dystrophy.   view more (2009-01-14)

Academics' detective work to speed up crime scene investigation
Kingston University is heading a major investigation that could help police officers solve crime more quickly. Experts from Kingston's Digital Imaging Research Centre have joined forces with Surrey University and independent research organisation Sira for a project called REVEAL (Recovering Evidence from Video by Fusing Video Evidence Thesaurus... view more... (2004-04-27)

Thorough tests for car seats
A car seat can be a life-saver in the case of an accident. The seats absorb the forces of impact and protect passengers from injury. Even under normal circumstances, car seats have to withstand a great deal: In the course of its useful life, a front seat is moved forward and back thousands of times, it has to absorb vibrations from unpaved roads,... view more... (1999-09-03)

Fast AFM probes measure multiple properties of biomolecules or materials simultaneously
New research demonstrates that novel probe technology based on flexible membranes can replace conventional atomic force microscopy (AFM) cantilevers for applications such as fast topographic imaging, quantitative material characterization and single molecule mechanics measurements.   view more (2008-04-17)

University to train modern Sherlock Holmes
A North-East university will soon be training detectives of the future by using innovative methods popularised through TV shows like CSI Miami and Waking the Dead.   view more (2004-12-13)

Hubble sees 'Comet Galaxy' being ripped apart by galaxy cluster
There are many galaxies of different shapes and sizes around us today. Roughly half are gas-poor elliptical-shaped galaxies with little new star formation activity, and half are gas-rich spiral and irregular galaxies with high star formation activity. Observations have shown that gas-poor galaxies are most often found near the centre of crowded... view more... (2007-03-05)

A blue ring around the planet Uranus
The outermost ring of the planet Uranus turns out to have a bright blue color, according to a report in the April 7 issue of the journal Science.   view more (2006-04-07)

Large centrifuge helps researchers mimic effects of Katrina on levees
Researchers studying the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the levees of New Orleans used a 150 g-ton centrifuge to model one of New Orleans' levee sections and the hurricane forces that led to its failure.   view more (2006-03-22)
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