Science X Newsletter Monday, Oct 27
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Here is your customized Phys.org Newsletter for October 27, 2014:
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Spotlight Stories Headlines
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LIGHT-MATTER INTERACTION CAN TURN OPAQUE MATERIALS TRANSPARENT
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-light-matter-interaction-opaque-materials-transparent.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
BEST OF LAST WEEK – POLARBEAR DETECTS OLDEST LIGHT, PHOTOMATH SOLVES EQUATIONS AND OLDEST HUMAN DNA FOUND
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-week-polarbear-oldest-photomath-equations.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE: HOW UV IRRADIATION REVERSIBLY SWITCHES GRAPHENE BETWEEN HYDROPHOBIC AND HYDROPHILIC STATES
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-uv-irradiation-reversibly-graphene-hydrophobic.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
REDUCING POPULATION IS NO ENVIRONMENTAL 'QUICK FIX', MODELLING RESEARCH SHOWS
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-population-environmental-quick.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
FIRST ATLAS OF BODY CLOCK GENE EXPRESSION INFORMS TIMING OF DRUG DELIVERY
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-atlas-body-clock-gene-drug.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
SCIENTISTS' NEW ANALYSIS OF PLANT PROTEINS ADVANCES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-scientists-analysis-proteins-advances-photosynthesis.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
255 TERABITS/S: RESEARCHERS DEMONSTRATE RECORD DATA TRANSMISSION OVER NEW TYPE OF FIBER
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-terabitss-transmission-fiber.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
FASTER SWITCHING HELPS FERROELECTRICS BECOME VIABLE REPLACEMENT FOR TRANSISTORS
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-faster-ferroelectrics-viable-transistors.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
IN AMAZON WARS, BANDS OF BROTHERS-IN-LAW
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-amazon-wars-bands-brothers-in-law.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
SIMULATIONS SHOW EURASIA MORE THAN TWICE AS LIKELY TO HAVE HARSH WINTERS DUE TO SEA ICE MELTING
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-simulations-eurasia-harsh-winters-due.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
BOOSTING BIOGASOLINE PRODUCTION IN MICROBES
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-boosting-biogasoline-production-microbes.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
NEW PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINE RECOMMENDS NOT USING PSA TEST
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-10-prostate-cancer-screening-guideline-psa.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
TAXI GPS DATA HELPS RESEARCHERS STUDY HURRICANE SANDY'S EFFECT ON NYC TRAFFIC
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-taxi-gps-hurricane-sandy-effect.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
A GPS FROM THE CHEMISTRY SET
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-gps-chemistry.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
IMAGING THE GENOME: CATALOGUING THE FUNDAMENTAL PROCESSES OF LIFE
http://phys.org/news/2014-10-imaging-genome-cataloguing-fundamental-life.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=splt-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
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Latest News On TECHNOLOGY:
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GRABIT USES ELECTROADHESION FOR GOOD GRIP ON OBJECTS
Grabit is a company that focuses on the use of electroadhesion for robotic pickup; they may have the key for better times in manufacturing, showing through videos how their product can improve productivity in manufacturing and logistics sectors. Electroadhesion is a technology that applies to robotic parts handling, parts fixturing, warehouse logistics and conveying systems. Their technology is out to demonstrate that reliable grasping can occur with no need for part-specific grippers and no need for bulky, energy-intensive vacuum technology or mechanical grippers. There is also no need for vacuum hoses and pumps. The technology signifies energy savings. Grabit products operate at very low energy levels and these are also quiet operations. A thin, LED backlight, integrated in the gripper, provides uniform lighting for vision inspection and vision-guided part registration.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-grabit-electroadhesion-good.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
AMAZON UNVEILS TV STICK, CHALLENGING CHROMECAST
Amazon on Monday unveiled a new media stick allowing users to stream content to television sets, challenging Google's Chromecast device released last year.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-amazon-unveils-tv-chromecast.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
TAXI GPS DATA HELPS RESEARCHERS STUDY HURRICANE SANDY'S EFFECT ON NYC TRAFFIC
When Hurricane Sandy struck the east coast in late October 2012, the "superstorm" disrupted traffic in New York City for more than five days, but the evacuation proceeded relatively efficiently with only minor delays, according to transportation researchers at the University of Illinois. The largest Atlantic hurricane on record, Hurricane Sandy offered a chance for researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to try out a new computational method they developed that promises to help municipalities quantify the resilience of their transportation systems to extreme events using only GPS data from taxis.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-taxi-gps-hurricane-sandy-effect.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
FORD PRE-COLLISION ASSIST WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION TECHNOLOGY MAY HELP DRIVERS AVOID SOME FRONTAL CRASHES
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection uses radar and camera technology to scan the roadway ahead and, if a collision risk with a vehicle or pedestrian is detected, provides a warning to the driver. If the driver does not respond in time, the system can automatically apply up to full braking force to help reduce the severity of or even eliminate some frontal collisions. Pre-Collision Assist may help drivers avoid rear end collisions with other vehicles at all speeds, while Pedestrian Detection can help the driver avoid pedestrians at lower speeds – both may reduce the severity of forward collisions or even prevent certain forward collisions.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-ford-pre-collision-pedestrian-technology-drivers.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
Q&A ON APPLE'S NEW FORAY INTO THE TECHNOLOGICAL RACE TO DISRUPT HOW WE PAY TO SHOP
When Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the rollout of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus last month, the most intriguing news nugget he shared had nothing to do with larger display screens or improved cameras. Rather, it was the fact that users of iPads, Apple Watches, and the latest iPhones would be able to make purchases via the company's new, proprietary mobile payment platform, Apple Pay.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-qa-apple-foray-technological-disrupt.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
'EYE IN THE SKY' WILL BYPASS INTERNET TRAFFIC JAMS
When you're driving to work you wish you knew where the traffic jams will be. The same is true on the Internet, but network operators today can't observe or control the paths that carry data beyond the borders of their own networks. For end users this sometimes means poor performance and service outages.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-eye-sky-bypass-internet-traffic.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
FEATHERS IN FLIGHT INSPIRE ANTI-TURBULENCE TECHNOLOGY
Inspired by nature's own anti-turbulence devices – feathers – researchers have developed an innovative system that could spell the end of turbulence on flights.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-feathers-flight-anti-turbulence-technology.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN A BIG DATA WORLD
In the digital age in which we live, monitoring, security breaches and hacks of sensitive data are all too common. It has been argued that privacy has no place in this big data environment and anything we put online can, and probably will, be seen by prying eyes.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-privacy-big-world.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
LINE CAMERA MAKES MAGNETIC FIELD LINES VISIBLE IN 3D AND REAL TIME
Fraunhofer scientists have developed a high-resolution magnetic line camera to measure magnetic fields in real time. Field lines in magnetic systems such as generators or motors, which are invisible to the human eye, can be made visible using this camera. It is especially suitable for industrial applications, for example in quality assurance during the manufacture of magnets. A prototype will be on display for the first time at electronica 2014 in Munich from November 11-14 (Hall A4 / Booth 113).
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-line-camera-magnetic-field-lines.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
NEW SMART KEY SOFTWARE ENHANCES SECURITY FOR HOMES AND BUSINESSES
Computer scientists and security specialists have created an innovative electronic smart key system that aims to provide a safer and more flexible security system for homes and businesses.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-smart-key-software-homes-businesses.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
SMARTER, QUICKER-THINKING REFEREES? THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT
KU Leuven and UEFA, European football's governing body, have embarked on a four-year project to expand and fine-tune a web-based skills training platform for referees. Early results show that the application can improve assistant referees' on-field perception and decision-making by up to 25%.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-smarter-quicker-thinking-referees-app.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
DUTCH MEDIA STARTUP LANDS INVESTMENT FROM NYT
A Dutch startup that sells news on a per-article basis has landed a 3 million euro investment from The New York Times and the German publishing house Axel Springer SE.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-dutch-media-startup-investment-nyt.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
XBOX ONE PRICE CUT IN US FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
Microsoft on Monday announced it is temporarily trimming the price of its Xbox One video game consoles in the United States in a move aimed at boosting holiday season sales.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-xbox-price-holiday-season.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
TWITTER HAMMERED ON GROWTH FEARS
Twitter saw its shares hammered Monday after reporting quarterly results that largely met expectations but failed to allay concerns about sluggish growth of the messaging platform.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-twitter-loss-revenue.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
FUJIFILM'S EBOLA DRUG UNDERSCORES NEW FACE OF JAPAN INC.
Fujifilm's potential as a major player in the fight against the Ebola virus underscores a move by some of Japan's best-known firms to reinvent their businesses as demand for traditional products falls away.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-fujifilm-ebola-drug-underscores-japan.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE NEW TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
Hybrid car sales have taken off in recent years, with a fuel-sipping combination of electric- and gas-powered technologies that simultaneously deliver energy efficiency, low emissions, and strong performance. The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)—which played a pivotal role in putting hybrids on the road—has applied a similar strategy to its talent base and partnerships, bringing together the best minds from the worlds of research and industry.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-partnerships-solutions.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
FRAUNHOFER DEVELOPS ECONOMICAL PROCESS FOR MICRO ENERGY HARVESTING
The trend toward energy self-sufficient probes and ever smaller mobile electronics systems continues unabated. They are used, for example, to monitor the status of the engines on airplanes, or for medical implants. They gather the energy they need for this from their immediate environment - from vibrations, for instance. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a process for the economical production of piezoelectric materials. They will unveil a preliminary demonstration model at this year's electronica trade show from November 11 to 14 in Munich (Hall A4, Booth 113).
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-fraunhofer-economical-micro-energy-harvesting.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
DAZZLINGLY SHARP IMAGES ON CURVED SCREENS
Projecting images on curved screens poses a dilemma. The sharper the image, the darker it is. A novel optical approach brings brightness and sharpness together for the first time on screens of any curvature – and additionally allows about 10,000-times faster projection rates. Researchers will be presenting their technology November 4-6 at Vision 2014 in Stuttgart. (Hall 1, Booth G42)
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-dazzlingly-sharp-images-screens.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
THIRD PARTIES PLAY A KEY ROLE TO MAKING BUILDINGS ENERGY EFFICIENT
In a strategic plan for the municipality, the town council of Valladolid , in Spain, has given top priority to the renovation of its heritage buildings to achieve nearly zero energy districts. In one of its neighbourhoods, called Cuatro de Marzo, such renovation has already started to happen. It has been pioneered by the company for land and housing, called VIVA—Sociedad Municipal de Suelo y Vivienda— and owned by the Valladolid municipality. It operates within the European project R2CITIES, whose aim is to develop and demonstrate strategies for designing and constructing nearly zero energy districts.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-parties-key-role-energy-efficient.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
OBAMA TAKING ACTION TO PUSH MANUFACTURING
President Barack Obama is expanding his push for increased manufacturing in the United States by directing federal money toward new technologies, apprenticeship programs and competitions designed to assist small manufacturers.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-obama-action.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
RICE TEAM SETS SIGHTS ON BETTER VOTING MACHINE
At the urging of county election officials in Austin, Texas, a group of Rice University engineers and social scientists has pulled together a team of U.S. experts to head off a little-known yet looming crisis facing elections officials nationwide.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-rice-team-sights-voting-machine.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
AMAZON WORKERS IN GERMANY STAGE FRESH STRIKES
Five Amazon sites in Germany were hit by fresh walkouts on Monday in a long-running pay dispute with the US online retail giant.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-amazon-workers-germany-stage-fresh.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
WI-FI HOTSPOT NAMED FOR TERROR GROUP DELAYS FLIGHT
A passenger aboard a plane at Los Angeles International Airport picked up a Wi-Fi hotspot named after a terrorist group, but authorities who held travelers for hours as they investigated say no crime was committed.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-10-wi-fi-hotspot-terror-group-flight.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ctgr-item&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter
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