The Human Genome Project was completed in 2003, mapping out all of the genes of the human genome. When the first draft of results were published many were surprised that we had only 24,000 genes. This seemed like an unremarkable amount ...
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Survival among people with lung cancer has been better for women than men, and the findings of a recent study indicate that female hormones may be a factor in this difference. The combination of estrogen plus progesterone and the use of ...
Old materials are new again as companies scramble to replace polycarbonate dielectricThe insulating material between the plates of the capacitor. The material is chosen for its ability to permit electrostatic attraction and repulsion to ...
SOUTH KOREA: Metro operators in Seoul, Daejon and Incheon have achieved power savings of more than 20% using ultracapacitor braking energy recuperation technology, according to ultracapacitor manufacturer Maxwell Technologies. Up to 200 ...
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The demand in electric cars has been a source of good news for several companies like Maxwell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:MXWL). The demand for electric cars is expected to provide for a secondary demand boost for the company’s products ...
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With advances in both materials and manufacturing methods, cast irons and steels are becoming ever more attractive solutions to a range of engineering problems and requirements. These versatile materials can be formed into increasingly ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed certain changes to Nutrition Fact labels on food packages, to highlight key parts of the label such as calories and serving sizes. The agency stated that the revisions reflect the ...
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Firm launches its own version of the popular craft kit following a 'difference in sales approach' Attendees to this year's Toy Fair may have noticed something amiss on the H Grossman Stand, with the absence of 2013's much-celebrated ...
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Verbal memory appears to be a predictor of clinical remission in patients with first-episode psychosis, according to Canadian researchers writing in Schizophrenia Research. Martin Lepage (Douglas Mental Health University Institute, ...
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More tech companies are rolling out smartwatches, the latest in high-tech gear that, in terms of design, only gadget-lovers can appreciate. But now there is another option for consumers looking for both style and function. Unlike the ...
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It may seem like mosquitoes will bite anything with a pulse, but they're actually quite strategic in picking their victims. A new study from The Rockefeller University looked at the interaction of different sensory cues—carbon ...
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MONDAY Feb. 17, 2014, 2014 -- Women who survive a stroke tend to have a poorer quality of life than male stroke survivors do, a new study suggests. "As more people survive strokes, physicians and other health care providers should pay ...
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I typically have headphones on when I'm home in New York, whether it's during a jog or a commute. I often crank the volume up, at the risk of hearing loss, so that I could hear my favorite podcasts over loud subways and honking cars. I ...
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Jaguar is set to unveil its 2015 model year XF Range at the Geneva International Motor Show 2014 in Switzerland. "The 2015 XF model range has an incredibly wide breadth of capability. From a blistering 0-60mph time of only 4.6 (4.4 for ...
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Vishay’s MKP386 metallized polypropylene film snubberCapacitors used independently or with other circuit elements to suppress voltage transients in electrical circuits. capacitors are now available from Farnell element14. They benefit ...
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