Survival of quake victims depends on many factors
How long can people survive in the rubble of an earthquake?
Earth Sciences
Aug 26, 2016
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Pokemon doughnuts, exercise classes tap game's popularity.
Weeks into the "Pokemon Go" craze, demand remains strong for "Poke Ball"-shaped treats made by a high-end doughnut company, one of many businesses and organizations coming up with creative ways to lure players in their search ...
Business
Aug 26, 2016
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Crystal unclear: Why might this uncanny crystal change laser design?
Laser applications may benefit from crystal research by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and China's Shandong University. They have discovered a potential way to sidestep longstanding ...
Optics & Photonics
Aug 26, 2016
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GPM examines Tropical Storm Lester
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite analyzed Tropical Storm Lester after it became the 12th named storm of the 2016 eastern Pacific Ocean on Aug. 25.
Earth Sciences
Aug 26, 2016
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NASA examines System 99L over Hispaniola in infrared light
When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the tropical low pressure area known as System 99L it was located over Hispaniola. The AIRS instrument aboard Aqua analyzed the low pressure area in infrared light.
Earth Sciences
Aug 26, 2016
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Businesses that show commitment to sustainability inspire greener customers
Spending a little to prove a commitment to sustainability can help tourism industry businesses such as hotels inspire customers to conserve resources—and save money in the process, according to new research from SFU's Beedie ...
Economics & Business
Aug 26, 2016
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Probing how CRISPR-Cas9 works: Study examines DNA targeting dynamics in live cells
A study in The Journal of Cell Biology by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School reveals important new details about the inner workings of the CRISPR-Cas9 machinery in live cells that may have implications ...
Biotechnology
Aug 26, 2016
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Shifts in the microbiome impact tissue repair and regeneration
Researchers at the Stowers Institute have established a definitive link between the makeup of the microbiome, the host immune response, and an organism's ability to heal itself.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 26, 2016
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Study provides voice for evacuation needs of mobility impaired
A fire alarm sounds. An announcement comes over the office public address system: "A fire has been reported in the building. This is not a drill. Please move to the nearest stairwell and exit the building."
Other
Aug 26, 2016
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From rigid to flexible
In order for cells to function properly, cargo needs to be constantly transported from one point to another within the cell, like on a goods station. This cargo is located in or on intracellular membranes, called vesicles. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 26, 2016
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