Graphene coat could rust-proof steel
U. BUFFALO (US) — A non-toxic, graphene-based composite for rust-proofing steel is in the works, and could replace the current coatings, which contain a probable carcinogen. Continue…
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A rarity for fermions: Collective behavior
U. BUFFALO (US) — Particles called fermions exhibit collective behavior in unexpected situations, according to new research. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 27, 2012 12:06 - 4 Comments
Computer detects liars’ eye activity
U. BUFFALO (US) — A new computer lie detection method tracks eye movements, and correctly detects deceit more than 80 percent of the time. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 6, 2012 12:11 - 0 Comments
Vanishing lakes harbor unique water fleas
U. BUFFALO (US) — Freshwater ecosystems in northern regions are home to at least 10 species of water flea—five times as many as previously thought. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 24, 2012 11:42 - 0 Comments
Rainbow polymer reveals true colors
U. BUFFALO (US) — A new rainbow-colored polymer could lead to handheld applications for color identification. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 14, 2012 10:40 - 0 Comments
Mass extinction survivors took 2M years to evolve
U. BUFFALO (US) — Following one of Earth’s greatest mass extinctions, a type of tiny marine organism didn’t begin to rapidly develop new physical traits until about 2 million years after its competition became extinct. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 10, 2012 10:43 - 0 Comments
Send cargo to brain in nontoxic ‘vessels’
U. BUFFALO (US) — A novel class of nanoparticles penetrates the brain of fruit flies without harming cells or interfering with normal function, raising the possibility of safe drug delivery, researchers say. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 16, 2011 10:26 - 2 Comments
Greener commutes with eco-routes
U. BUFFALO (US) — The path of least emissions may not always be the fastest way to drive somewhere, but it’s possible for drivers to cut emissions without significantly slowing travel time, researchers say. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 12, 2011 12:23 - 1 Comment
Assault risk for women who binge drink in college
U. BUFFALO (US) — Young women who steer clear of alcohol while they’re in high school often change their ways when they go to college—and may be at higher risk of sexual assault as a result, research shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 8, 2011 8:15 - 0 Comments
Bottle brush molecules filter impurities
U. BUFFALO (US) — Chemists have found a way to create tiny, tube-shaped molecular cages to capture and purify nanomaterials. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 20, 2011 10:55 - 0 Comments
Quantum dots leak toxic guts
U. BUFFALO (US) — In their afterlife, quantum dots made from cadmium and selenium release toxic ions into the earth within 15 days of entering the soil. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jul 18, 2011 12:48 - 0 Comments
Glacier’s size runs hot and cold
U. BUFFALO (US) — Calving glaciers are particularly sensitive to climate change, shrinking rapidly in response to global warming and growing at a similar pace during periods of cooling. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 14, 2011 16:44 - 0 Comments
Tiniest gold has strength of Goliath
U. BUFFALO (US) — At an atomic scale, the narrowest bridge of gold, made of a single atom, is paradoxically the strongest, according to new research. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 5, 2011 9:55 - 2 Comments
Tug-of-war gives electrons new spin
U. BUFFALO (US) — At very small scales, it may be possible to create quantum dots that are magnetic, even if their electrons have opposing spins. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 29, 2011 9:37 - 0 Comments
Ripples warp graphene’s conductivity
U. BUFFALO (US) — Folds or bends in graphene act like construction zones in a superhighway—making it difficult for electric charges to travel smoothly through. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 14, 2011 12:46 - 0 Comments
How to morph into a superconductor
U. BUFFALO (US) — By combining sodium and hydrogen, it may be possible to convert the resulting compound into a superconducting metal under significantly lower pressure. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 27, 2011 11:47 - 0 Comments
4-D coming to a universe near you?
U. BUFFALO (US) — A new theory proposes the early universe had just one dimension (like a straight line) and a fourth dimension may be opening up as the universe expands. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 23, 2011 16:11 - 0 Comments
Bottlebrush polymers filter water
U. BUFFALO (US) — A newly developed nanomembrane with pores large enough for water to flow freely, but small enough to keep bacteria out may be the answer to the global water problem. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 8, 2010 16:42 - 0 Comments
Bats movin’ on up with high-rise apartment
U. BUFFALO (US)—A twisted tower is raising awareness about bats and the fatal disease threatening their population in the Northeast. (more…)
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