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Long known for its energy-inducing properties, coffee also effective at cutting sewage smells, study finds

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 02:35

The morning cup of coffee is a ritual around the world, but aside from its life-giving properties, it may also be an effective tool in combating the smell of sewage, according to a new study.
   

Study suggests Milky Way teeming with nomad planets

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 01:33

In news that is sure to fascinate astronomy lovers, a new study's findings indicate that our galaxy could be home to thousands of planets that do not orbit stars.
   

Advances in car and oil engineering make frequent oil changes unnecessary, California study finds

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 11:30

Officials in California have begun an education campaign that aims to reduce the state's demand for motor oil.
   

Golden Gate Bridge undergoes engineering retrofit project to bolster earthquake defenses

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 11:28

In an effort to prepare it to withstand the impact of a strong earthquake, engineers are overseeing a seismic retrofit project on San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge.
   

Advances in roadway engineering could improve fuel efficiency, reduce noise, scientists say

Monday, 27 February 2012 02:01

Engineers are currently working to improve the quality of roadways in the U.S. as they
   

Even astronauts who do not enjoy spicy foods on Earth prefer them in space, but why?

Monday, 27 February 2012 01:04

While astronaut food sold in space museums is a staple among teenagers and gift shop patrons, it differs significantly from the cravings experienced by those who actually travel to outer space.
   

U.S. Geological Survey: North Alaska Holds Vast Natural Gas, Oil Reserves

Friday, 24 February 2012 14:57

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey said this week that an area in Alaska could hold trillions-of-dollars-worth of natural gas and oil.
   

CERN report: Technical glitch could have caused neutrinos to appear faster than light – or maybe not

Friday, 24 February 2012 10:49

Scientists said this week that technical flaws in the design of an Italian experiment could explain why researchers observed subatomic particles seemingly outpace the speed of light.
   

Overturning old assumptions leads to breakthrough in implantable medical devices

Friday, 24 February 2012 09:37

Futuristic medicine often looks a lot like magic, from scanners that can look down to a person's core from a few yards away to gels that instantly regrow human tissue
   

Scientists struggle to solve engineering mystery as they work to improve LED efficiency

Thursday, 23 February 2012 13:21

The light emitting diode (LED) has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and engineers are hoping to augment its functionality as they work to overcome a previously insurmountable obstacle in its architecture.
   

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