Research facility will explore materials use in
energy sector

From The Engineer - News: Manchester University is to host a new BP-funded research facility dedicated to advancing the fundamental understanding and use of materials across energy and industrial applications. Read the whole article

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Research Facility Will Explore Materials Use in
Energy Sector

From The Engineer - News: Manchester University is to host a new BP-funded research facility dedicated to advancing the fundamental understanding and use of materials across energy and industrial applications. Read the whole article

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First Video Captures Curiosity's Descent
onto Mars

From New Scientist - Online news: Watch stop-motion video of the last few minutes of the rover's journey to Mars Read the whole article and watch the video

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3D Technology to Improve Cancer Treatment

From EE Times: As part of a a three-year project, researchers at the University of Lincoln in Great Britain said they will develop 3D imaging technology for cancer patients receiving proton therapy. Read the whole article

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Carbon Nanotubes Reinforce Adhesive

From Design News: Carbon nanotubes reinforce a high-strength epoxy adhesive for structural components. Read the whole article

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Ex-Ford Site in Macomb Faces Chemical Tests

From Autos Insider RSS from The Detroit News: Farmington Hills-based environmental consulting company Dragun Corp. says it will begin testing for hazardous substances today on land previously owned by Ford Motor Co. in Shelby Township, a cleanup that could initially exceed $57 million.

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Why do infants get sick so often

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Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System are helping to quell parents' worry about why infants seem to get sick so often.

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Making it easier to learn to read

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To participate successfully in life, it is important to be able to read and write. Nevertheless, many children and adults have difficulties in acquiring these skills and the reason is not always obvious. They suffer from dyslexia which can have a variety of symptoms.

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Domestic Cats Remain Successful Predators

House cats kill more critters than thought by Elizabeth Weise

While only 30% of roaming house cats kill prey ? two animals a week on average ? they are still slaying more wildlife than previously believed, according to research from the University of Georgia.
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The cats brought home just under a quarter of what they killed, ate 30% and left 49% to rot where they died.

The carnage cuts across species. Lizards, snakes and frogs made up 41% of the animals killed, Loyd and fellow researcher Sonia Hernandez found. Mammals such as chipmunks and voles were 25%, insects and worms 20% and birds 12%.
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Seeking a window into the hidden lives of cats, the researchers recruited 60 owners in the Athens, Ga., area. Each owner put a small video camera mounted on a break-away collar on the cat in the morning and let the cat out, then removed the camera and downloaded the footage each night.

Interesting data. As I wrote about before you can get your very own cat cam and see what your cat is up to. I posted an interview I did with the engineer that designs and sells the cat cams.

Related: Video Cat Camera – Photos by Fritz the Cat – Sumatran Tiger and Cubs Filmed by Remote Wildlife Monitoring Cameras

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What makes Paris look like Paris

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Paris is one of those cities that has a look all its own, something that goes beyond landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame.

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