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Saturday, July 21, 2012

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Sweat glands grown from newly identified stem cells

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 05:01 PM PDT

To date, few fundamentals have been known about the most common gland in the body, the sweat glands that are essential to controlling body temperature, allowing humans to live in the world's diverse climates. Now, in a tour de force, researchers have identified, in mice, the stem cell from which sweat glands initially develop as well as stem cells that regenerate adult sweat glands.

Highly transparent solar cells for windows that generate electricity

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Researchers have developed a new transparent solar cell that is an advance toward giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity while still allowing people to see outside.

Stone Age tools help to streamline modern manufacturing

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 07:35 AM PDT

Innovative research uses laser microscopes to explore how stone tools were used in prehistory, and the process has helped streamline surface measurement techniques for modern manufacturers.

Go-fast 'dimples' may be the secret to running success

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 05:30 AM PDT

In the run-up to London's 2012 Olympic Games, research revealed by a sports science expert has highlighted how the design of running shoes could boost an athlete's performance.

'Seeds' of massive black holes found at the center of the Milky Way galaxy

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 05:30 AM PDT

Many galaxies contain enormous amounts of molecular gas in small areas near their nuclei. Highly condensed molecular gas is a birthplace of lots of stars. Moreover, it is considered to closely relate to activities of galactic nuclei. Therefore, it is important to investigate the physical state and chemical properties of molecular gas at galaxy centers through observation. To obtain detailed observation data, it is best to survey the center of the Milky Way Galaxy in which our solar system exists.

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