News articles tagged with 'temperature' (Page 2)
New NIST testing device may help to 'seal the deal' for building owners
— 17 Mar 2011 19:39 | TechnologyJust as a chain is as strong as its weakest link, a building is as secure against the environment as its most degraded joint sealants, about 50 percent of which fail in less than 10…
Study finds more efficient means of creating, arranging carbon nanofibres
— 17 Mar 2011 19:24 | TechnologyCarbon nanofibres hold promise for technologies ranging from medical imaging devices to precise scientific measurement tools, but the time and expense associated with uniformly creating…
Ancient 'hyperthermals' a guide to anticipated climate changes
— 17 Mar 2011 18:39 | EnvironmentBursts of intense global warming that have lasted tens of thousands of years have taken place more frequently throughout history than previously believe, according to evidence gathered…
The development of better biotech enzymes
— 16 Mar 2011 13:40 | BiologyEnzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions, such as laundry detergent digesting protein stains, which are otherwise very difficult to remove. A research team led by Professor…
Untapped crop data from Africa predicts corn peril if temperatures rise
— 13 Mar 2011 19:19 | EnvironmentA hidden trove of historical crop yield data from Africa shows that corn - long believed to tolerate hot temperatures - is a likely victim of global warming…
Mount Sinai researcher finds unexpected temperature sensation for a light detector
— 12 Mar 2011 14:35 | HealthNew research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine has discovered that rhodopsin, a pigment of the retina that is responsible for the first events in the perception of light, may also…
Johns Hopkins scientists reveal role of light sensor in temperature sensation
— 11 Mar 2011 16:01 | BiologyA light-sensing receptor that's packed inside the eye's photoreceptor cells has an altogether surprising role in cells elsewhere in the body, Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered.…
New method could improve economics of sweetening natural gas
— 11 Mar 2011 15:55 | ChemistryNatural gas extracted from the nation's coal beds and methane-rich geologic features must first be purged of hydrogen sulphide before it can be used as fuel. Until now, processing methods…
Imaging system controls baking process on production line to improve sandwich bun quality
— 9 Mar 2011 19:20 | TechnologyThe Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) may possess the secret to baking perfect buns every time. Its researchers have developed a production-line system that automatically inspects…
Stretchable balloon electronics get to the heart of cardiac medicine
— 8 Mar 2011 14:11 | HealthCardiologists may soon be able to place sensitive electronics inside their patients' hearts with minimal invasiveness, enabling more sophisticated and efficient diagnosis and treatment…