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Sequencing the DNA of an organism, whether human, plant, or jellyfish, has become a straightforward task, but assembling the information gathered into something coherent remains a massive data challenge. Researchers using computational resources at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California, San Diego, have created a faster and more effective way to assemble genomic information, while increasing performance.
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A lens invented at Ohio State University combines the focusing ability of a human eye with the wide-angle view of an insect eye to capture images with depth.
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Water pours into a cup at about the same rate regardless of whether the water bottle is made of glass or plastic. But at nanometer-size scales for water and potentially other fluids, whether the container is made of glass or plastic does make a significant difference.
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Brookhaven Lab scientists use simple, 'green' process to create novel core-shell catalyst that tolerates carbon monoxide in fuel cells and opens new, inexpensive pathways for zero-emission vehicles.
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Food and nutrition students at the University of Alabama should have no problem garnering some enthusiasm this semester
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Employees who have a sense of unjustified entitlement are more likely to say that their bosses are abusive and mistreat them than their less entitlement-minded coworkers, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire.
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In a tough economic environment dominated by increased competition for jobs, minimizing uncertainty has become a key challenge for chief executives.
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Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are running computer simulations of processes that could lead to stronger, more durable materials for the space agency
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Jim Coogan, P.E., will be speaking on “Applying [building automation systems] (BAS) to help users conserve energy” at the 2013 International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL Annual Conference) at 10 a.m. on September 24, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Cellectricon, a leading provider of advanced cell-based screening technologies and services, has announced the two winners of its Cellaxess® ACE project grant, supporting cutting-edge research in cell biology.
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Michigan State University research has put the possibility of bomb-detecting lasers at security checkpoints within reach.
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Pushing the boundaries of regenerative medicine, Howard Green helped save two young burn victims in the summer of '83.
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