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The Unfolding Story of the Universe: A Conversation with Mary Evelyn Tucker and Julianne Warren

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…)

New Discovery Could Better Predict How Semiconductors Weather Abuse

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…)

The Election Basar 2016 – Media Mafia against Donald Trump

Surprising but true. Top US Media outlets bias in favor of Hillary Clinton is larger than any ordinary voter’s understanding of election campaign neutrality. Now it’s beyond any Norm – nakedly wild. (more…)

Molekül-Selfie enthüllt den Aufbruch einer chemischen Bindung – Flucht eines Protons aus einem Molekül beobachtet

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…)

Bird Research Suggests calling Dinosaurs may have been tight-lipped

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…)

Kristall aus Licht und Atomen

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…)

Nearly $4 Million in Grants Awarded by Yahoo Employee Foundation (YEF)

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…)

UW project highlights liability of internet ‘intermediaries’ in developing countries

How much liability do website owners and other online service providers have for content posted by other people? If someone posts content on your website that is defamatory, constitutes hate speech, disseminates child pornography or invades someone’s privacy, are you liable? (more…)