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Science News for February 26, 2017


Let it glow

Researchers at OIST have developed a new strategy for producing photoluminescent compounds by combining the flexibility of weak aggregation-driven complexes with the controllability of conventional metal-ligand systems. This results in molecules that can be tuned to emit light of specific colors based on their structure.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry C·DateFeb 26, 2017

Blind matchmaking for more efficient wireless networks

A new algorithm allows users from different network providers to pair up and make better use of the available wireless spectrum, reducing inefficiency in wireless technology. The 'blind' matching algorithm uses a simple learning process and converges to a stable-matching state, enabling mutually beneficial partnerships.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalIEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications·DateFeb 26, 2017

Archeologists at the vanguard of environmental research

Historical ecologists identify key questions about past human-environmental relationships to inform modern sustainability efforts. The research aims to bridge the gap between natural and social sciences, incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.

SourceUppsala University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateFeb 26, 2017
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New study on smoking bans finds decrease in smoke exposure in public and private places

A new study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research reveals that comprehensive smoking bans significantly decrease overall secondhand smoke exposure across all settings. Exposure to secondhand smoke was found to drop from 72% in 2006 to 45% in 2011, even outside workplaces and hospitality areas covered by the legislation.

SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·DateFeb 26, 2017