Who knew that common social psychology could link to the world of physics? According to a recent study, physicists have made a model of the social triangle to determine how stable a friendship is. In their model, a friendship is represented by a plus sign, where as enemies are shown by a minus sign. The model shows two [...]
Entries from December 7th, 2009
Can Social Networks be Determined by Physics?
December 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Biology, Physics
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New tool for helping pediatric heart surgery
December 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology, Physics
At the university in San Diego, a group of very smart researchers has developed a way to simulate blood flow on the computer to optimize surgical designs. It is the basis of a new tool that will definitely help surgeons plan for a life-saving operation called the “Fontan” surgery, “Fontan” surgery is usually performed on [...]
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Africa’s Rarest Monkey Had an Intriguing Sexual Past, DNA Study Confirms
December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Biology
The most extensive DNA study to-date of Africa’s rarest monkey reveals that the species had an intriguing sexual past. Of the last two remaining populations of the recently discovered kipunji, one population shows evidence of past mating with baboons while the other does not, says a new study in Biology Letters. The results may help [...]
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Harry Potter’s cloak is a possibility of the near future….
December 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Physics
The laws of light refraction may be able to make invisibility possible among objects. The laws of refraction govern how light bends and moves. Scientists say it may be possible to stretch the law of refraction farther than ever before because light can bend in any direction, including the opposite of the way materials bend [...]
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Lions, Tigers, and Polymers Designed to Mop Up Radioactive Isotopes!Oh my….
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Chemistry, Physics
Nuclear power has many waste products. These can seriously damage the environment and pose a health hazard. Miraculously however scientists have discovered a way to reduce nuclear waste. They have developed polymers to absorb radioactive isotopes, one of its most beneficial aspects is its ability to help with the disposal of contaminated water. This can [...]
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1,000 mph car design chosen
December 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Physics
A team of physicists hope to be the first to get a car to get up to 1,000 mph. They have already chosen the final design. They will call it the Bloodhound. It will be powered by a Eurofighter jet engine. It will be built in Bristol, UK. The project, which began in 2008, is [...]
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Design chosen for British 1,000 mph car
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Physics
A British team of physicists, hoping to be the first to get a car to 1,000 mph, has made its selections for the final design. The car will be called the Bloodhound and will be powered by a Eurofighter jet engine. The jet engine provides the initial acceleration, and the rocket the will give the [...]
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