The University of Osaka researcher shows that solid-state hysteresis can be described using thermodynamic state variables When the input variable X is changed as X0→X1→X0, the response Y of the system varies as A→B→C →D→A.…
Removing genes without a trace
DNA repair mechanism manipulated to delete genes without leaving a scar. [caption id="attachment_8041" align="alignright" width="300"] A*STAR researchers have successfully deleted genes from Escherichia coli without leaving a scar.[/caption] Genes may now be deleted without creating…
Diet High in Certain Carbohydrates Could Increase Lung…
A new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found eating foods with a high glycemic index could put people at a significantly higher risk for developing lung cancer, even if they…
New graphene-coated “e-fabrics” detect noxious gases
Scientists in Korea have developed wearable, graphene-coated fabrics that can detect dangerous gases present in the air, alerting the wearer by turning on an LED light. [caption id="attachment_8033" align="alignright" width="300"] The fiber sensor.Source : Electronics…
Burning like the sun
[caption id="attachment_8026" align="alignright" width="305"] Nuclear fusion to generate green energy[/caption] Engineers building parts of a new type of power plant for generating green energy with nuclear fusion are using their expertise from building rockets like…