A glass of wine can help find new mineral deposits
In a fascinating piece of spare-time research, CSIRO Exploration & Mining scientist Dr Ryan Noble has found that chemical ingredients in these drinks, including weak organic acids, have the ability to dissolve weakly-bound metals into solution. view more (2007-09-17)
Recycling of electronic circuit boards
GAIKER, research center from the Basque Country is a participant in a project at a multinational level which is financed by the European Union Competitive and Sustainable Growth Project. The project is to develop innovative technology which will have two aspects or stages: firstly the separation and recovery of components capable of being reused... view more... (2003-01-21)
John Innes Scientists Scoop Gold Medal at Chelsea Flower Show
The exhibit is a "fashion show" which explains how jumping genes, virus disease infection and bizarre chimeras cause the beautiful foliage and flowers we admire in plants. The display features a collection of beautiful common and unusual plants as "models" on the fashion catwalk. view more (1999-05-25)
Hygienic surfaces, biocidal and self-cleaning coatings
Microbian evolution on a wide variety of surfaces can produce phenomena such as corrosion, dirt, smells and even serious hygiene and health problems. view more (2005-09-14)
Blurring the Line Between Magic and Science: Berkeley Researchers Create an 'Invisibility Cloak'
The great science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke famously noted the similarities between advanced technology and magic. This summer on the big screen, the young wizard Harry Potter will once again don his magic invisibility cloak and disappear. view more (2009-05-04)
Gold nanostar shape of the future
Rods, cones, cubes and spheres - move aside. Tiny gold stars, smaller than a billionth of a meter, may hold the promise for new approaches to medical diagnoses or testing for environmental contaminants. view more (2008-11-07)
Safer Surgery wins Silver Medal for Leeds Engineer
Stuart Moran, one of the founders of Surgical Innovations, a small company based in Leeds, has won a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Silver Medal for his development of innovative, safe and efficient surgical laparoscopic devices. Stuart, who was promoted to the Group Board as Technical Director and Joint Managing Director of the... view more... (2004-06-10)
Facial expressions of emotion are innate, not learned, says new study
Facial expressions of emotion are hardwired into our genes, according to a study published today in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The research suggests that facial expressions of emotion are innate rather than a product of cultural learning. view more (2008-12-29)
Scientists use llama droppings to help combat water pollution
Scientists from Newcastle University are using llama droppings to help combat environmental problems caused by polluted water seeping from abandoned silver and tin mines in the Bolivian Andes. The project is being spearheaded by Paul Younger, Professor of Hydrogeochemical Engineering at Newcastle University. It has been adapted from a... view more... (2002-01-30)
Institute of Physics awards
The Institute of Physics is pleased to announce its 2003 Awards to 14 individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development, management, understanding and communication of physics worldwide. (Formal citations appear under each medal title.) Paul Dirac Medal and Prize Professor Christopher Michael Hull, Queen Mary, University of... view more... (2002-08-28)
Studies evaluate health effects of dental amalgam in children
Scientists supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, report in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association the results of the first-ever randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety of placing amalgam fillings, which contain mercury, in the teeth of... view more... (2006-04-19)
Aortic aneurysm associated with decreased incidence of atherosclerosis
Oddly enough, having an aneurysm in the ascending aorta is significantly associated with decreased incidence of atherosclerosis, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine researchers published this month in Chest. view more (2005-09-14)
Making hospitals safer from infection
"One small water line feeding one hospital faucet alone can house millions of bacteria," said international Legionella expert Janet Stout, Ph.D., urging public health and infection control officers to be proactive against Legionella and other waterborne microbes that contribute to soaring hospital infection rates. view more (2007-12-21)
Believe it or not, more rain would benefit New Orleans, ecologist says
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina - probably the greatest natural disaster in U.S. history - a leading ecologist says that one of the best things that could happen to New Orleans and the rest of southern Louisiana and Mississippi would be more rain. view more (2005-09-19)
Are you a midge magnet?
Entomologists have confirmed the truth behind the long-held belief that some of us are more prone to midge attacks than others. Speaking at the Royal Entomological Society's meeting Entomology 2001: "Insects and disease", to be held at the University of Aberdeen on 10-12 September 2001, Dr Sally Singh will explain that midges are more... view more... (2001-08-30)
New superconducting transformer is light and compact
Researchers from the Technology Foundation STW and the University of Twente, in cooperation with Smit Transformatoren and Smit Draad, have developed a prototype coil for a superconducting transformer which is not only light and compact but also energy-efficient. A keen interest has already been expressed by several companies. The coil is made from... view more... (2002-02-19)
Studies evaluating health effects of dental amalgam fillings in children confirm safety
For the first time at a major international meeting, scientists are reporting the results of the first-ever randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety of placing amalgam fillings, which contain mercury, in the teeth of children. view more (2006-06-29)
From neolithic bones to carbon fiber - flute-making gets boost from modern science
A combination of modern materials, technology, and venture capital catapults Finnish flute-makers in international music spotlight. Beauty of sound "I was inspired by the delicate sound of the simple bamboo flute and experimented with various materials and techniques to construct a light flute frame," Matti K'¤hönen of Matit Flutebrothers in... view more... (2001-05-31)
Olympic Ambassadors Light Torch For London 2012 Bid
Two Kingston University students today joined forces with Olympic rowing silver medallist Frances Houghton to throw their weight behind London's 2012 Olympic bid. Gymnast Lizzie Line, who represented Team GB at the Athens Games, and British flatwater kayaker Chris Sears were selected to join more than 80 student ambassadors from the capital's... view more... (2004-11-11)
Monitoring seepage online
No one wants gasoline in the drinking water. That's why operators of landfill disposal sites and chemical plants monitor ground seepage beneath their facilities. Generally, as for suppliers of drinking water, samples are taken at legally required, predetermined intervals and sent to be analyzed for contaminants in the laboratory. This is... view more... (2002-06-26)
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