New solar prediction system gives time to prepare for the storms ahead
14:25 01-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A new method of predicting solar storms that could help to avoid widespread power and communications blackouts costing billions of pounds has been launched by researchers in the UK.
Satellite navigation steers unmanned micro-planes
14:25 01-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
An unmanned aircraft system guided by satnav has been developed within ESA's Business Incubation Centre to provide rapid monitoring of land areas and disaster zones. The planes have already helped Spanish farmers in Andalusia to fight land erosion.
Nanobiotechnology advances point to medical applications
03:25 01-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have demonstrated the synthesis of nanosize biological particles with the potential to fight cancer and other illnesses. The research introduces new approaches that are considered "green" nanobiotechnology because they use no artificial compounds.
Researchers develop simulation to better understand the effects of sound on marine life
03:25 01-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A combination of the biology of marine mammals, mechanical vibrations and acoustics has led to a breakthrough discovery allowing scientists to better understand the potential harmful effects of sound on marine mammals such as whales and dolphins.
Fuel-efficiency formula needs cars wired with better brainpower, less vroom
00:25 01-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A researcher says it's possible to triple fuel economy in gasoline-powered cars by 2035, but it'll mean getting our automotive kicks from smart electronic technology and other forms of virtual performance rather than horsepower.
Off-the-shelf dyes improve solar cells
21:25 31-08-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Scientists report success in boosting the ability of zinc oxide solar cells to absorb visible light simply by applying a blended mixture of various off-the-shelf dyes commonly used in food and medical industries -- in a soak-then-dry procedure not unlike that used to color a tee-shirt in a home washing machine.
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