Touchscreens and solar cells rely on special oxide layers. However, errors in the layers’ atomic…
Month: September 2014
Greater safety and security at Europe’s train stations
When a suspicious individual fleas on a bus or by train, then things usually get…
Central biobank for drug research
For the development of new drugs it is crucial to work with stem cells, as…
Ethanol fireplaces: The underestimated risk
Ethanol fireplaces are becoming more and more popular. However, they are not only highly combustible…
On the way to a safe and secure Smart Home
A growing number of household operations can be managed via the Internet. Today’s “Smart Home”…
Ship ahoy! 3-D yacht walk-arounds and other innovations
There are new developments in the area of seafaring and navigation. Among the novelties is…
Cosmic forecast: Dark clouds will give way to sunshine
Lupus 4, a spider-shaped blob of gas and dust, blots out background stars like a…
Allergic reaction to antibiotic residues in foods? You may have to watch what your fruits and veggies eat
People with food allergies always have to watch what they eat. Now, they may have…
For kids with both asthma and obesity, which came first?
The premise that obesity contributes to childhood asthma — rather than the other way around…
The Chinese Underground In 2013
The Chinese underground has continued to grow since we last looked at it. It is still…