Daily Archives: June 16, 2012

The fine line between replicating cells and cancer, explained

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Deskarati

Ever hear someone say that every human has cancer at a given moment in time? Although clinically undetected cancers are common, the natural defenses of your body often eliminate abnormal cells before a cancerous disease state occurs. A number of … Continue reading →

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Scientists observe electrons become both heavy and speedy

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Deskarati

A Princeton University-led team of scientists has shown how electrons moving in certain solids can behave as though they are a thousand times more massive than free electrons, yet at the same time act as speedy superconductors. The observation of … Continue reading →

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Personnel Vacuum Assisted Climber wins US Air Force prize

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Deskarati

Utah State University engineering undergraduate students have walked off as winners in an Air Force competition asking university teams to deliver systems that can help climbers reach the top of a 90-foot wall. Their wall crawler is designed to help … Continue reading →

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