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• 3-D printed 'building blocks' of life
• Being moody may help us adapt to change
• The solution to faster computing? Sing to your data
• Fireworks are fun but can reduce visibility

3-D printed 'building blocks' of life Posted: 03 Nov 2015 06:37 PM PST Scientists have developed a 3-D printing method capable of producing highly uniform 'blocks' of embryonic stem cells. These cells -- capable of generating all cell types in the body -- could be used as the 'Lego bricks' to build tissue constructs, larger structures of tissues, and potentially even micro-organs.

Being moody may help us adapt to change Posted: 03 Nov 2015 10:47 AM PST It's long been known that mood biases our judgments and perceptions, but this effect has usually been regarded as irrational or disadvantageous. A new theory argues that mood draws on experiences and can, in fact, help us quickly adapt to changes in our environment.

The solution to faster computing? Sing to your data Posted: 03 Nov 2015 03:46 AM PST A team of engineers may have found the answer to faster computing using minimal power: sound. The research has shown that certain types of sound waves can move data quickly, using minimal power.

Fireworks are fun but can reduce visibility Posted: 02 Nov 2015 10:02 AM PST There is a sharp reduction in visibility caused by fireworks and bonfires on Guy Fawkes' night, say scientists. They found that visibility was further decreased when the relative humidity was high.

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