Daily Archives: September 5, 2012

Detailed map of genome function

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deskarati

Scientists have published the most detailed analysis to date of the human genome. They’ve discovered a far larger chunk of our genetic code is biologically active than previously thought. The researchers hope the findings will lead to a deeper understanding of … Continue reading →

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Solvay in Color

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deskarati

This famous photograph of the meeting of minds at the Solvay Conference in Belgium in 1927 has become somewhat iconic. Now, thanks to the experts at mygrapefruit, we have a color copy that really brings it to life.

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Amazing 360 deg view from The Shard

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deskarati

Click the image above for a amazing 360 deg view from Europe’s Tallest Building – The Shard. Thanks to Steve Barker for the suggestion.

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How Physics Serves Tennis

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deskarati

Dr. Ainissa Ramirez discusses how the strings in a tennis racket–often made of synthetic or natural materials–make the important topspin shot possible. She shows how knowing physics can give your game an advantage.

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Electronics play by a new set of rules at the molecular scale

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deskarati

“Everyone who has worked with basic electronic circuits knows that there are some simple rules of the road, like Ohm’s Law,” explains collaborator Mark Hybertsen, a physicist at Brookhaven’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN). Hybertsen provided the theory to model … Continue reading →

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