Wax helps plants to survive in the desert

Wax helps plants to survive in the desert

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The leaves of date palms can heat up to temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius. They survive thanks to a unique wax mixture that is essential for the existence in the desert.

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Fleming's method in miniature

Fleming's method in miniature

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Scientists in the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich in Basel have developed a method with which they can quickly test a very large number of molecules for antibiotic effect. With it, they have already successfully discovered new antibiotic candidates produced by microorganisms. In the future, they will use their new technology to examine soil samples and the microbiome on human skin for medically useful microorganisms.

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Alcohol ads in sport fuel drinking culture

Alcohol ads in sport fuel drinking culture

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Repeated exposure to alcohol advertising in sport -- either at venues or during media coverage of matches -- can have long-term effects on drinking attitudes, according to a new international study.

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Major findings help understand bacteria's 'superglue'

Major findings help understand bacteria's 'superglue'

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Molecular details on how harmful bacteria attach to the human body have been revealed for the first time by researchers from the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS). This new knowledge could have huge impacts in anti-microbial development.

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New study aims to validate pediatric version of sequential organ failure assessment

New study aims to validate pediatric version of sequential organ failure assessment

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A new study aims to validate the pediatric version of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in the emergency department setting as a predictor of mortality in all patients and patients with suspected infection.

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Samsung Thinks Millennials Want Vertical TVs

Samsung Thinks Millennials Want Vertical TVs

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The latest addition to Samsung's TV range is the Sero, a 43-inch TV that was designed with the millennial generation in mind and therefore pivots between horizontal and vertical orientations. From a report: It's a much smarter idea than the phrase "vertical TV" would lead you to believe. Acknowledging that most mobile content is vertical, Samsung says the Sero is designed to encourage young people to project more of their smartphone stuff onto the TV by allowing it to go vertical. Throwing in 4.1-channel, 60W speakers along with an integrated navy stand and a minimalist rear design, Samsung seems to hope this TV will function as both a music streaming hub and a handsome piece of furniture. When it's not used as a conventional TV or a phone enlarger, the Sero can also serve as a huge digital photo frame or a music visualizer, and Samsung's Bixby voice assistant will be on hand, too. Samsung intends to put the Sero on sale for 1.89m KRW (around $1,600) in its home market of South Korea at the end of May.

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Bangladesh police: Two 'militants' blow themselves up during raid

Bangladesh police: Two 'militants' blow themselves up during raid

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Bangladesh police say they have recovered a large amount of improvised explosive device from the hideout in Dhaka.

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