UD researchers conduct consumer behavior studies in Washington
The University of Delaware’s Center for Experimental and Applied Economics (CEAE) rolled out its innovative tuk tuk at the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Sept. 30, conducting a study on consumers’ preferences for food produced with non-traditional irrigation water. (more…)
Innsbrucker Mechatroniker haben eine neuartige Form von adaptiven Robotern entwickelt und patentiert. ARTS besteht aus einzelnen Tetraedern, mit denen nahezu jede denkbare lineare Form nachgebildet werden kann – für die Entwicklung werden nun Industriepartner gesucht. (more…)
In their Journey of the Universe project—which includes a film, book, and website—philosopher Brian Thomas Swimme and historian of religions Mary Evelyn Tucker attempt to tell the biggest story ever told: the history of the universe. Through a compelling blend of scientific facts and humanistic inquiry, they move from exploring the formation of the galaxies, stars, planets, and evolution of life on Earth to reflecting on the role of humanity during our current moment of social and ecological challenges. (more…)
Research by Berkeley Lab scientists could speed development of solar-fuel generators
Mimicking nature is not easy, but new insights by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) could help create a viable artificial system of photosynthesis. (more…)
Wissenschaftlern des Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona) ist es gelungen, die Position aller Atome eines Moleküls zu verfolgen, während der Aufbruch einer der chemischen Bindungen ein einzelnes Proton freisetzt. Der Kasseler Physiker Dr. Arne Senftleben half bei der Auswertung der mit einem Reaktionsmikroskop gemessenen Daten. Die Ergebnisse erschienen jetzt im renommierten Fachjournal Science. (more…)
AUSTIN, Texas — Dinosaurs are often depicted in movies as roaring ferociously, but it is likely that some dinosaurs mumbled or cooed with closed mouths, according to a study published in the journal Evolution. (more…)
Die Wechselwirkung zwischen Laserlicht und Atomen ist ein Schlüsselelement für die Simulation von Quantensystemen. Nun haben Wissenschaftler am Institut für Theoretische Physik ein neues Konzept vorgeschlagen, in dem sich ultrakalte Atome selbständig in einer mittels Licht gebundenen Kristallstruktur anordnen. (more…)
Largest-Ever YEF Grant Cycle Will Support 110 Organizations Around the World
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Yahoo Employee Foundation (YEF), an employee-funded, philanthropic organization, today announced its largest-ever grant cycle of nearly $4 million. Every year, donations from Yahoo employees, plus interest from investments, are awarded to eligible organizations through YEF grants. YEF is funding 77% of the grant applications it received in 2016, and the funds will benefit 110 nonprofit organizations around the world. (more…)
