The intense pressures and temperatures in Earth’s deep interior squeeze atoms and electrons so close…
Month: December 2011
Gender bias of prospective parents revealed
A new study has found that when people think about having children, men want boys…
Towards artificial photosynthesis for solar hydrogen generation: Algal protein gives boost to electrochemical water splitting
Water splitting in photo-electrochemical cells to yield hydrogen is a promising way to sustainable fuels….
A device attempts to elevate the iPad’s keyboard (AP)
AP – Even if you love the iPad, you’re probably not keen to write your…
Data on biodiversity at risk of being lost
A new project is setting out to rescue biodiversity data at risk of being lost,…
Chemicals and biofuel from wood biomass
A new method makes it possible to use microbes to produce butanol suitable for biofuel…
Living ‘neon signs’ composed of millions of glowing bacteria
In an example of life imitating art, biologists and bioengineers have created a living neon…
Ultra-compact dwarf galaxies are bright star clusters
A new statistical study sheds light on the so-called ‘ultra-compact dwarf galaxies’ (UCDs). A team…
Plant-eating dinosaur discovered in Antarctica
For the first time, the presence of large bodied herbivorous dinosaurs in Antarctica has been…
What are the prospects for sustaining high-quality groundwater?
New research has looked at nitrate transport from agricultural land to water in the Thames…