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  Body weight heavily influenced by gut microbes

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • November 7, 2014
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  Our genetic makeup influences whether we are fat or thin by shaping which types of microbes thrive in our body, according to a new study. Scientists identified a specific, little known bacterial family that is highly heritable and more common in...  moreOur genetic makeup influences whether we are fat or thin by shaping which types of microbes thrive in our body, according to a new study. Scientists identified a specific, little known bacterial family that is highly heritable and more common in individuals with low body weight. This microbe also protected against weight gain when transplanted into mice. The results could pave the way for personalized probiotic therapies that are optimized to reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases based on an individual's genetic make-up.  less
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  Drive System Saves Space and Weight in Electric Cars

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  • November 6, 2014
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  Siemens has developed a solution for integrating an electric car's motor and inverter in a single housing. Until now, the motor and the inverter, which converts the battery's direct current into alternating current for the motor, were two separate components.
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  Robotics in School Education

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  • November 6, 2014
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  Robotics has for many years been a popular extracurricular activity, but a growing number of schools are now embedding it in their curricula. This movement is being encouraged by recent National Curriculum reforms and the introduction of the ...
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  Mediterranean diets have lasting health benefits

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  • November 6, 2014
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  The health benefits of switching to a Mediterranean style diet and upping the amount of time spent exercising for a period of just eight weeks can still be seen a year after stopping the regime, a new study has shown.
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  Girls Discover Robotics

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  • November 4, 2014
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  Imagine the potential of a multi-national project that inspires girls and young women to enter the fascinating world of robots, where they can explore design, technology, ICT and science in an exciting way!
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  Thirdhand smoke: Toxic airborne pollutants linger long after smoke clears

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  • November 4, 2014
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  A new study assessing the health effects of thirdhand smoke constituents present in indoor air. Looking at levels of more than 50 volatile organic compounds and airborne particles for 18 hours after smoking had taken place, they found that thirdhand...  moreA new study assessing the health effects of thirdhand smoke constituents present in indoor air. Looking at levels of more than 50 volatile organic compounds and airborne particles for 18 hours after smoking had taken place, they found that thirdhand smoke continues to have harmful health impacts for many hours after a cigarette has been extinguished.  
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  Multi-Center NASA Social: Preview Orion’s First Flight Test Launch at a Location Nearest You

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  • November 3, 2014
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  The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has revealed that its latest Orion spacecraft is complete. Orion is expected to assist human travel into deep space such as Mars.
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  University of South Florida Team Hemolix Selected as One of the Eleven Finalists in the $2.25 Million Nokia Sensing XCHALLENGE

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • October 27, 2014
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  We are asking for your vote. The final phase of the Nokia Sensing XCHALLENGE campaign goes through Oct. 30, 2014. The online votes will account for 10 percent of a team’s overall score, with the remaining 90 percent evaluated by a judging panel...  moreWe are asking for your vote. The final phase of the Nokia Sensing XCHALLENGE campaign goes through Oct. 30, 2014. The online votes will account for 10 percent of a team’s overall score, with the remaining 90 percent evaluated by a judging panel comprising digital health and medical industry experts.  
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  Moving in the quantum world

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • October 23, 2014
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  Simulating the behavior of a single particle can be quite a challenging task in physics; after all, it is microscopic and we usually cannot watch in real time. It becomes even more complicated when you realize that the particle has to follow the laws of...  moreSimulating the behavior of a single particle can be quite a challenging task in physics; after all, it is microscopic and we usually cannot watch in real time. It becomes even more complicated when you realize that the particle has to follow the laws of quantum physics, which allow it be in two or more places at the same time through a phenomenon called superposition. Understanding how a quantum particle behaves is necessary to enhance our fundamental understanding of the laws of physics.  
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  Resetting the circadian clock: Shift workers might want to skip high-iron foods at night

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  • October 22, 2014
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  Workers punching in for the graveyard shift may be better off not eating high-iron foods at night so they don’t disrupt the circadian clock in their livers. "Iron is like the dial that sets the timing of the clock," the lead researcher says....  moreWorkers punching in for the graveyard shift may be better off not eating high-iron foods at night so they don’t disrupt the circadian clock in their livers. "Iron is like the dial that sets the timing of the clock," the lead researcher says. "Discovering a factor, such as iron, that sets the circadian rhythm of the liver may have broad implications for people who do shift work."