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• Supernovas help 'clean' galaxies
• 'Squeezed quantum cats' and 'stable cats' for quantum computers
• Co-operative tools: Intelligent handheld robots
• New kind of wood chip: Biodegradable computer chips made from wood
• Mutated gene leads to insensitivity to pain with drastic consequences
• Research road map for brain-computer interfaces
• Scientist created drones that fly autonomously and learn new routes

Supernovas help 'clean' galaxies Posted: 26 May 2015 12:57 PM PDT Astronomers have found that the black holes located at the cores of galaxies launch fountains of charged particles, which can stir up gas throughout the galaxy and temporarily interrupt star formation. But unless something intervenes, the gas will eventually cool and start forming stars again.

'Squeezed quantum cats' and 'stable cats' for quantum computers Posted: 26 May 2015 09:49 AM PDT Scientists have reached deep into their bag of tricks to create so-called 'squeezed Schrodinger cats.' These quantum systems could be extremely useful for future technologies.

Co-operative tools: Intelligent handheld robots Posted: 26 May 2015 09:48 AM PDT Researchers have developed and started studying a novel concept in robotics -- intelligent handheld robots.

New kind of wood chip: Biodegradable computer chips made from wood Posted: 26 May 2015 09:38 AM PDT Portable electronics -- typically made of non-renewable, non-biodegradable and potentially toxic materials -- are discarded at an alarming rate in consumers' pursuit of the next best electronic gadget. In an effort to alleviate the environmental burden of electronic devices, scientists have develop a surprising solution: a semiconductor chip made almost entirely of wood.

Mutated gene leads to insensitivity to pain with drastic consequences Posted: 26 May 2015 05:51 AM PDT A rare congenital genetic mutation means that those affected do not feel pain. However, what seems, at first sight, to be a blessing, can have serious consequences. It means that injuries or diseases can go undetected for a long time.

Research road map for brain-computer interfaces Posted: 26 May 2015 05:51 AM PDT Research and science fiction has been fascinated by brain-machine or brain-computer interfaces – BCI for short – since the early 1970s. Quite apart from cyborgs and the game industry, the most important application potentials lie in thought-controlled communication and movement support of physically disabled persons. Today BCIs stand on the threshold between laboratory prototypes and user-friendly real applications.

Scientist created drones that fly autonomously and learn new routes Posted: 26 May 2015 05:51 AM PDT Drones, say goodbye to pilots. With the goal of achieving autonomous flight of these aerial vehicles, researchers have developed a vision and learning system to control and navigate them without relying on a GPS signal or trained personnel.

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