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Exotic Particles, Chilled And Trapped, Form Giant Matter Wave

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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Physicists have trapped and cooled exotic particles called excitons so effectively that they condensed and cohered to form a giant matter wave.

Researchers Identify How Plant Skins Are Stitched Together

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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For the first time, scientists have identified how a plant's skin is assembled.

Scientists Develop Genetic Method To Pinpoint Individuals' Geographic Origin

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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This innovative approach to the study of genetic diversity allows for the modeling of genetic variation in two- or three-dimensional space.

Taking Solar Technology Up A Notch

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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A new, inexpensive, environmentally friendly solar cell shines with potential.

How Ion Bombardment Reshapes Metal Surfaces

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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Modifying metal surfaces at the scale of atoms and molecules.

Metastable Material: Study Shows Availability Of Hydrogen Controls Chemical Structure Of Graphene Oxide

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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The availability of hydrogen plays a significant role in determining the chemical and structural makeup of graphene oxide.

Cephalopod Ink From Jurassic Period Identical To Modern Cuttlefish Ink

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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A team of researchers has found that two ink sacs from 160-million-year-old giant cephalopod fossils contain the pigment melanin, and that it is essentially identical to the melanin found in the ink sac of a modern-day cuttlefish.

Richer Parasite Diversity Leads To Healthier Frogs, Says Study

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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Findings illustrate the importance of considering the hidden role of parasite diversity in affecting disease risk.

Relationship Between Social Status And Wound-healing In Wild Baboons

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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Study finds that high-ranking male baboons recover more quickly from injuries, and are less likely to become ill than other males.

Seagrasses Can Store As Much Carbon As Forests

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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Researchers find that the global carbon pool in seagrass beds is as much as 19.9 billion metric tons.