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Detecting Lies in Handwriting
Israeli researchers have developed a computer program that can detect written lies with greater accuracy than traditional lie detectors. Gil Luria and Sara Rosenblum from
Improved Truck Aerodynamics Reduce Fuel Consumption
Dutch researchers have developed a simple but effective way to reduce fuel consumption in trucks by up to 7.5%. By attaching a funnel-shaped device to
Glowing tattoos and gloves with Mini-LEDs
American Technicians Develop Mini-LEDs Measuring Only 100 Millionths of a Meter LED technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, from vehicle taillights
Electric-only fuel ignites without fire
A team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) has developed a new type of fuel that can only be ignited by
Bladder Can Hold More Urine During Sleep
Japanese researchers have discovered the reason why the human body can store more urine during sleep than during the day. They found a link between
Supervolcanoes Growing Faster Than Expected
A recent study published in the journal PloS ONE has revealed that the giant magma chambers of supervolcanoes fill up much faster than previously thought.
Antimagnetic Superconductor Shields Magnetic Fields
Physicists have achieved a breakthrough in magnetic field shielding, creating an “antimagnet” that can hide magnetic fields from detection. The device, developed jointly by Spanish
Unique Reproduction of Sea Worm Decoded
The sea worm Megasyllis nipponica has a unique method of reproduction, where a new head is formed in the middle of its body and then
Building Solar Power Plants in Desert
The European Union is set to receive environmentally friendly electricity from solar power plants in the northern African deserts. Test power plants in Algeria, Morocco,
Mystery Whale Washes Up in New Zealand
For over 100 years, international researchers have been searching for the elusive beaked whale, of which only a few bone fragments and a sketch existed.
