Technoscience
Occupation of the Americas
Amerindian genome
Amerindian genome is sequenced for the first time
By Redação
nasa
Antiviral trap in zero gravity
Platform which lead virus to suicide will be tested in space
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Plant physiology
Large and efficient
Huge trees continue to grow and absorb carbon from the atmosphere
By Redação
More precise measuring
A yardstick for the universe
Distances between galaxy clusters throw light on dark energy
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Pre-Colombian Amazon
Ancient occupation of the Amazon
Area equivalent to twice Portugal may have been occupied by indians
By Redação
Biofactories
LED illuminates sugarcane seedling
LEDs increase in vitro productivity of sugarcane seedlings
By Redação
Muscle contraction
The structure of myosin V, now complete
Three-dimensional structure of three miosins is described
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Computers
Nanotube computer
Computer has circuits made out of carbon nanotubes instead of silicon
By Redação
Abrolhos Bank
Life out of rocks
Coralline algae feed the ocean with marine life, nutrients and energy
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Communications
Digital laser in South Africa
Device for laser formatting forgoes lenses and optical devices
By Redação
castor oil plant
Green filter removes metal
Leaf powder used as a filter to remove heavy metals from industrial wastewater
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computers
Virtual network map
Set of operating rules will make it easier to map virtual networks
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3D
Cybernetic archeology
History teaching may be wider and more interactive with computer apps
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Comets
Amino acid source
Collision with a rocky planet may have generated the first amino acids
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monkeys talk
“Beware the hawk in the tree”
Titi monkey vocalizations indicate predator and its location
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electrical circuits
A flexible printed circuit
Inkjet printers build electrical circuits on flexible substrates
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Pesticides
Pesticides made to measure
Program tracks amount of pesticides applied to crops
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movement of Mercury
Coincidences on Mercury
Astronomers explain Mercury's celestial movement
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Bioenergy
The electric power of bacteria
Bacteria, sunlight, and wastewater may lead to a hydrogen gas production system
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nanostructured film
Magnetic force bends film
Biocompatible material bends under magnetic fields
By Redação
ancient genome
Amerindian with European DNA
Natives of the Americas are closer to Europeans than imagined
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cooking and biodiesel
More oil in leaves
Mutation may increase oil production of soybean, olive and palm plants
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