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Why Bees are Disappearing
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10.10.2016 |
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Environment
The last 20 years have witnessed a dramatic and unprecedented decline in bee populations. While intensive agriculture and the massive use of pesticides are believed to be the chief culprits, new practices among beekeepers also appear to be a contributing factor.
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Materials: Stretching the Limits
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10.19.2016 |
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Engineering
From nuclear power plants to prosthetic limbs, materials often need to withstand extreme environmental conditions—and not just in terms of temperatures, pressure, or stress. A new laboratory sets out to assess these materials’ resilience and develop new—sometimes very surprising—solutions for our future.
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A Paris Journey through Time
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10.04.2016
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History
Paintings and engravings show us what 18th century Paris looked like. But what did it sound like? A group of researchers has created an audioguide that revisits the stories of those whose livelyhoods depended on the Seine river. These historically accurate enhanced archives allow anyone to stroll through the bustling neighborhoods on the riverbanks. An audio journey through time...
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US Elections: A Reset for American Politics?
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11.04.2016 |
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Political science As America heads to the polls to elect its 45th President, we ask historian and United States specialist Romain Huret to review this past election year and the many challenges that the country faces after November 8th. |
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ALMA: the Universe in Detail
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11.03.2016 |
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Astronomy Keenly awaited by the astronomy community, the ALMA interferometer observatory is expected to attain full capacity in 2018. Meanwhile, this exceptional instrument is already doing great science. |
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Music to Heal Memory
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10.07.2016 |
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Neuroscience Recent advances in neuroscience reveal that exposure to music has a positive effect on memory. And this is particularly the case in people with Alzheimer’s disease. |
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Inside the Secret World of Combustion
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10.14.2016 |
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Engineering Using laboratory experiments and computer simulations, scientists are seeking to uncover the secrets of combustion. Their aim is to design engines that are less polluting and energy-hungry. |
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Mapping the Subway's Microbiome
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10.13.2016 |
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Metagenomics A vast international study is being undertaken to classify, using metagenomics, the bacteria that dwell in the underground transport systems of 50 cities across the globe. |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Four-Strand DNA
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10.17.2016 |
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Biology DNA G-quadruplexes, recently demonstrated in human cells, are of great interest to biologists, chemists and physicians alike. But what exactly are they and why are researchers so keen to unravel their mysteries? We take a closer look at one of research’s hottest topics. |
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An Immeasurable Quest for Precision
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10.27.2016 |
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Metrology Time can now be measured with dizzying levels of precision, thanks in particular to contributions from the fields of optics and photonics. The quest for ultimate precision, however, is a long-term pursuit that is far from over. |
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