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Friday, December 23, 2011

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Computer assisted design (CAD) for RNA

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 11:24 AM PST

Researchers have developed computer assisted design-type tools for engineering RNA components to control genetic expression in microbes. This holds enormous potential for microbial-based production of advanced biofuels, biodegradable plastics, therapeutic drugs and a host of other goods now derived from petrochemicals.

Heritage site under attack by flowers

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 07:29 AM PST

The Belgrade fortress is not only threatened by the effects of coal burning, as was assumed until now, but also by flower beds. The deterioration of the fortress walls could be partially caused by the large quantities of potassium present in fertilizers used by gardeners and could be responsible for the formation of black crusts on the ramparts.

Traditional social networks fueled Twitter's spread

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 07:58 AM PST

Researchers who studied the growth of the newly hatched Twitter from 2006 to 2009 say the site's growth in the United States actually relied primarily on media attention and traditional social networks based on geographic proximity and socioeconomic similarity. In other words, at least during those early years, birds of a feather flocked -- and tweeted -- together.

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