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Entries from March 23rd, 2010

Could Smell Play a Role in the Origin of New Bird Species?

March 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Biology

Indiana University Bloomington study of organic compounds just found a new usage about bird’s smell. They said, the smell can affects birds in many different ways. “Differences in smell could be affecting sexual behavior, parental care and even contribute to speciation.” (biologist Danielle Whittaker). I did not know anything about smell’s impact until today. The scientists are [...]

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Bees See Super Color at Super Speed

March 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Biology

This article is about, bees see super color at super speed. As I read this article, it showed me that: “The ability to see at high speed is common in fast-flying insects.” (Dr Skorupski, Queen Marry’s Research Center). I’m sure that almost everyone knows that bees are fast-flying insects. However, bees have the full color [...]

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A Different Angle on Shooting a Basketball

March 23rd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Physics

Most basketball players know the angle of their shot is important to whether the shot goes in the basket. However, not many would know what the best angle is. A man named Peter Brancazio, however, figured it out. The first thing to realize is that the ball only has a little room if you make [...]

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Good Vibrations

March 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Physics

A new device has been developed that can obtain energy from the smallest of vibrations.  This device may be able to power electronic devices with batteries that don’t have to be changed as often, or batteries that can be self-charged.  Scientist at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg used a process called the “piezoelectric” effect.  [...]

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Being Obese Could Save Your Life?

March 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Biology, Physics

Have you ever wondered if your excess weight could cushion the impact of something with a great amount of force? According to a new analysis of about 300,00 accidents, in some ways this could save your life. The answer all depends on the gender and the seat belt habits of the driver.  Severely obese men [...]

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Seafarers’ Scourge Provides Hope for Biofuel Future

March 23rd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Biology

This article talks about a small animals  that are known for destroying piers and other kinds of wood that are found near the ocean. Scientists have discovered that the animals digest the indigestible. They have an enzyme in their stomach that is aimed toward destroying wood and turning it into bio-fuel or a natural fuel [...]

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Plants Discover the Benefits of Good Neighbors in Strategy Against Herbivores

March 23rd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Biology

Certain species of birch trees use chemicals from neighboring plants to defend its self. Birch trees use this to protect itself from herbivores. This kind of defense has been seen in other birch trees and plants after they have been attacked by herbivores. Click here to read more.

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Presence of Snails Points to Forest Recovery

March 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Biology

Studies show malacological fauna are a good indicator that the forest is recovering. Knowing this people can help protect these species in areas that was burned. They discovered this while studying to see if mollusks would recolonize the burnt areas. To read more click here. Q3-2

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Laser Makes Silicon Pump Liquid

March 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Chemistry, Physics

Scientists have created a way to make a liquid go uphill. They carve patterns into silicon with short, highly-powerful laser bursts causing a liquid to climb to the top of a silicon chip. The water molecules get more attracted to the silicon than to themselves and they rise 3.5cm a second. The process cools down [...]

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Cassini Shows Saturnian Roller Derby, Strange Weather

March 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Physics

As people from Earth we look at Saturn as a nice meditation spot filled with nice peaceful things. But it has been proven by NASA’s spacecraft named Cassini that Saturn is rough and has lots of shifting particles running through the rings. These amazing spacecrafts have discovered so much. I think that all spacecrafts are [...]

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