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Aug 06, 2012 11:28 AM EDT

A KAIST research team has developed a high performance flexible solid state battery

Scientists developed a high performance flexible all-solid-state battery, an essential energy source for flexible displays.

Aug 02, 2012 11:54 AM EDT

Stanford Expert Brings Climate Change Science to Heated Capitol Hill

Now's the time to prepare for the heat waves, heavy rains and droughts that climate change will bring, says Stanford's Chris Field, a noted climate researcher.

Aug 01, 2012 06:59 PM EDT

Ecosystems reveal radiation secrets

A new study casts doubt over the validity of models used to assess the impact of radiation on human health.

Aug 01, 2012 06:51 PM EDT

Camouflage of moths: Secrets to invisibility revealed

Moths are iconic examples of camouflage. Their wing coloration and patterns are shaped by natural selection to match the patterns of natural substrates, such as a tree bark or leaves, on which the moths rest. But, according to recent findings, the match in the appearance was not all in their invisibility.

Aug 01, 2012 06:14 PM EDT

Earth absorbing more carbon, even as CO2 emissions rise

Planet's carbon uptake doubles in past 50 years, researchers ponder how long trend can continue.

Aug 01, 2012 04:57 PM EDT

NASA sees twin typhoons headed for double China landfall

NASA's Terra satellite captured two tropical cyclones on visible imagery today, August 1 as they head for landfall. Typhoon Saola is approaching Taiwan and Typhoon Damrey approaching southern Japan, are both headed for landfall in China.

Population of Australia’s feral camel has dropped by a quarter. (Photo: Reuters)

Jul 29, 2012 11:30 AM EDT

Feral Camel Population Drops by 250,000 in Australia

The population of Australia's feral camel has dropped by a quarter, but still remains the world's largest wild herd, according to a survey by the Australian Feral Camel Management Project (AFCMP).

New species of sharks have been discovered. (Picture for representation purpose only) (Photo: Reuters)

Jul 29, 2012 11:27 AM EDT

79 New "Cryptic" Species of Sharks Discovered

At least 79 new species of sharks have been discovered by the scientists in South Carolina. Researchers at the Hollings Marine Laboratory at Fort Johnson on Charleston Harbor studied the DNA by allowing the genes to stick to the molecules. This way the researchers were able to compare the genetic coding of the 79 new species with that of the other species. They found that the newly discovered sharks are different from others and called them the "cryptic" species.