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Some newly discovered periodic orbits of Newton's 3-body problem are unstable
EurekAlert! - 12 Oct 2014 06:00
(Science China Press) Isaac Newton's three-body problem, which examines how three bodies affected by gravitation will orbit around each other, is well known in nonlinear dynamics and applied mathematics. In 2013, Belgrad...
Revving up fluorescence for superfast LEDs: Researchers set speed record for molecular fluorescence
Phys.org - 12 Oct 2014 19:00
Duke University researchers have made fluorescent molecules emit photons of light 1,000 times faster than normal--setting a speed record and making an important step toward realizing superfast light emitting diodes (LEDs...
Million Robot Revolution Delayed--iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Hires More Humans
Singularity Hub - 12 Oct 2014 19:00
Terry Gou is CEO of electronics manufacturer Foxconn. He's also a big proponent of replacing humans with robots in factories. Gou said Foxconn would replace human workers with a million robots in three years. That was th...
Nowhere to hide: the danger of satellite spies
New Scientist - 12 Oct 2014 09:00
The next generation of surveillance is already here and will redefine what we mean by public space
Why Asia's Glaciers Are Mysteriously Expanding, Not Melting
Live Science - 12 Oct 2014 21:01
Glaciers in the mountainous Karakoram region of Asia are stable or expanding, even as glaciers in most of the rest of the world are melting. Now, new research reveals the geography and weather patterns behind this myster...
Wonder stuff: Things that repair themselves
New Scientist - 12 Oct 2014 21:00
Scratch-free cars and chip-free nail varnish are only the start of dreams for "Terminator" materials that can regenerate themselves (full text available to subscribers)
Icebergs Sailed to Florida on Ice Age Floods
Live Science - 12 Oct 2014 19:00
Iceberg marks found offshore Florida suggest future ice sheet melting may be more complex that previously thought.
A novel platform for future spintronic technologies
Phys.org - 12 Oct 2014 19:00
Spintronics is an emerging field of technology where devices work by manipulating the spin of electrons rather than their charge. The field can bring significant advantages to computer technology, combining higher speeds...
Lunar volcanoes suggest the moon may still be warm
New Scientist - 12 Oct 2014 19:00
Newly found patches on the moon suggest lunar volcanism lasted far longer than thought - and that radioactive elements may keep the interior warm today
'IMPs' on moon point to recent lava flows
New Scientist - 12 Oct 2014 19:00
Newly found "irregular mare patches" suggest lunar volcanism lasted nearly a billion years longer than thought
Virtual reality throws you in at the deep end
New Scientist - 12 Oct 2014 14:00
The latest prototype of virtual reality headset Oculus Rift allows you to step right into the movies you watch and the games you play
Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week
Live Science - 12 Oct 2014 08:40
From aliens and religion to a wonky exotic particle, here are the coolest stories in Science this week.