In late June 2013, an exceptional binary containing a rapidly spinning neutron star underwent a…
Month: July 2014
Why consumers choose high-effort products
Stuck in traffic? On hold for what seems like an eternity? Consumers often face situations…
Fill ‘er up: Prototype meter test for hydrogen refueling stations developed
To support the fair sale of gaseous hydrogen as a vehicle fuel, researchers have developed…
Overdoing it: Multiple perspectives confuse consumers
When it comes to television advertising, simple may be best, says one expert, whose study…
‘Comb on a chip’ powers new atomic clock design
Researchers have demonstrated a novel design for a small atomic clock that is based on…
Cost-effectiveness of weight-loss programs, drugs
In a cost-effectiveness analysis of commercial diet programs and pills, the Weight Watchers program and…
New water balance calculation for Dead Sea
The drinking water resources on the eastern, Jordanian side of the Dead Sea could decline…
Bats use polarized light to navigate: First mammal known to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate
The bats use the way the sun’s light is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset…
Law of physics governs airplane ‘evolution’: Constructal law explains progression of passenger jets, sets guidelines for future aircraft
Scientists have found that a law of physics predicts the evolution of commercial airliners and…
Dangers of desert dust: New diagnostic tool for valley fever
Valley fever has been the focus of new research that describes a promising strategy known…