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How global warming is drying up North America

Researchers created a model that accurately reflects current rainfall conditions and suggests that future changes could have significant consequences for regional water.  “This study represents fundamental science relating to the physics of the North American monsoon”

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More processing power lets supercomputers design new wings

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Pesticides found in honey around the world

198 honey samples were collected from around the world.  75% of the samples tested positive for contamination.

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Boosting the nutritional value of corn could benefit millions

Rutgers scientists have found an efficient way to enhance the nutritional value of corn – the world’s largest commodity crop – by inserting a bacterial gene that causes it to produce a key nutrient called methionine, according to a new study.

via Genetically boosting the nutritional value of corn could benefit millions.

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Quantum Communication Network

 (QKD) uses individual light quanta in  superposition states to guarantee unconditional security between distant parties.

https://phys.org/news/2017-09-team-world-space-ground-quantum-network.html

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Cats kill one million birds a day in Australia

It is estimated that wild cats wiped out 316 million birds every year, while pets kill 61 million annually.

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Explaining Gravitational Wave; Detecting them with LIGO

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Biodegradable water bottle using red algae powder

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This New Type of Aluminum Could be the Lightest in the World


A team of materials science engineers just created a new form of aluminum with an exceptionally low density so that it could easily float in water.

via This New Type of Aluminum Could be the Lightest in the World.

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Timelapse at Sea Through Thunderstorms, Torrential Rain & Busy Traffic