David Skoumbourdis
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Facebook Photos May Indicate Cultural Influences
Facebook profile photos may reveal deeply rooted cultural traits in addition to individual preferences, a U.S. study has revealed.
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Quantum Effect Spotted in Early Stages of Photosynthesis
The unlikely pairing of botany with quantum physics has enabled U.S. scientists to better understand the first step of energy conversion in photosynthesis.
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Antibacterial Coating Could Replace Antibiotics
Superbugs may become a thing of the past thanks to an antimicrobial solution designed to attract and kill bacteria.
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Silicene to Supersede Graphene in Computer Processors?
Silicene-based transistors could provide the next big leap in computer processor performance, new research from Europe suggests, and could surpass graphene after silicon reaches its performance peak.
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New Fabric Coating Actively Resists Stains and Water
Researchers have developed a fabric coating that can make dirt and grime slough off.
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Super-Buoyant Material Mimics Water Striders
Imagine an ultra lightweight material so buoyant that a one-pound boat constructed from it could carry 1,000 pounds–equivalent to five kitchen fridges.
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Scientists Create Free-Standing 3-D Cloak Invisible to Microwaves
The invisibility cloak has taken yet another step toward realization.
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Character Development Improves School Performance
New research finds that character development can improve students’ school performance.
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New Learning Strategy May Hold Key to Enhancing Memory
A new learning method, which aims at predicting times when the brain is primed for learning, may help enhance memory.
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Facebook Photos May Indicate Cultural Influences
Facebook profile photos may reveal deeply rooted cultural traits in addition to individual preferences, a U.S. study has revealed.
|
Quantum Effect Spotted in Early Stages of Photosynthesis
The unlikely pairing of botany with quantum physics has enabled U.S. scientists to better understand the first step of energy conversion in photosynthesis.
|
Antibacterial Coating Could Replace Antibiotics
Superbugs may become a thing of the past thanks to an antimicrobial solution designed to attract and kill bacteria.
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Silicene to Supersede Graphene in Computer Processors?
Silicene-based transistors could provide the next big leap in computer processor performance, new research from Europe suggests, and could surpass graphene after silicon reaches its performance peak.
|
New Fabric Coating Actively Resists Stains and Water
Researchers have developed a fabric coating that can make dirt and grime slough off.
|
Super-Buoyant Material Mimics Water Striders
Imagine an ultra lightweight material so buoyant that a one-pound boat constructed from it could carry 1,000 pounds–equivalent to five kitchen fridges.
|
Scientists Create Free-Standing 3-D Cloak Invisible to Microwaves
The invisibility cloak has taken yet another step toward realization.
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Character Development Improves School Performance
New research finds that character development can improve students’ school performance.
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New Learning Strategy May Hold Key to Enhancing Memory
A new learning method, which aims at predicting times when the brain is primed for learning, may help enhance memory.
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