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For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to taste their food, they first need to learn how to chew it. Scientists report the design of an artificial mouth that mimics the first vital steps of human digestion -- chewing, saliva release and the initial breakdown of food. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago tags munch-o-matic artificial mouth chewing saliva digestion |
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US scientists have taken a major step toward creating the first ever artificial life form by synthetically reproducing the DNA of a bacteria, according to a study published Thursday. picked by deepchill 5 months ago 1 comments edit related share science |
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A dazzling white smile might be essential for Hollywood stars. But those glow-in-the-dark teeth aren't right for most people, according to scientists who have worked out a formula for the perfect smile. They took several factors into account, including the size and width of each tooth, the curve, colour and shape of the teeth and the overall width of the mouth. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago 6 comments edit related share science |
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She has been named Beauty, though this eagle is anything but. Part of Beauty's beak was shot off several years ago, leaving her with a stump that is useless for hunting food. A team of volunteers is working to attach an artificial beak to the disfigured bird, in an effort to keep her alive. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago 3 comments edit related share animals |
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Artificial human sperm could come to the aid of infertile men, according to a team of scientists who have used lab-grown sperm to inseminate female mice. 12 comments edit related share scienceArtificial sperm could also make males totally redundant, permitting women to give birth without a biological male mate. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago |
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A lot of foods for children include artificial food color and additives (AFCAs). These AFCAs significantly increase hyperactive behaviors in children. The negative effect, brought by the AFCAs, can last till middle childhood. picked by maxriter 10 months ago 2 comments edit related share health |
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CSIRO scientists in Victoria are aiming to be the first in the world to develop a genetically modified chicken immune to the killer bird flu. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share science |
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But it's bigger than a desktop computer, so don't expect them to replace yours just yet. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share health |
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Not sure if this has already been posted on Plime. I searched and didn't see it, so I thought it should go up ASAP for all of you out there still wondering what is going on with the pet food epidemic. picked by indierockcafe 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
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UK researchers have used artificial snot (nasal mucus) to significantly enhance the performance of 'electronic noses'. 0 comments edit related share technology(I wanted to throw up when posting theme pic) picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago |
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A dog food company was found harassing dog owners whose dogs had died from contaminated dog food. The only safe alternative to commercial dog food is to make homemade dog food. picked by JasonMPA 1 year ago 4 comments edit related share animals |
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Angel Food Ministries has distributed low cost food to people for the last 11 years. There is no income requirements, or actually ANY requirements at all! If you eat, you can participate. Distribution in 32 states makes it easy to get to as well for a lot of people. picked by Moe 12 months ago 0 comments edit related share world |
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It's that time again, time to reflect on the year's most idiotic statements from the freewheeling world of technology. Remember last year, when President Bush explained to the world how to use an iPod?: "Lightweight, and crank it on, and you shuffle the shuffle." picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
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The purpose of the A-PRIZE is to put development of artificial life forms in the open where it should be. Today, many efforts at developing artificial life are not well publicized. The A-PRIZE will serve as a clearing house for information about the race to "Break the Carbon Barrier". With mega-universities and companies racing to create nonbiological life, now is the time for such a cle... read full post picked by michelleroberts 1 year ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Around the world, a handful of scientists are trying to create life from scratch and they're getting closer. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago 6 comments edit related share science |
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Japanese and Chinese scientists have announced the discovery of a new dinosaur species that used to roam the southwestern region of present-day Zhejiang province in east China 100 million years ago. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
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What would a dog say if it could talk? "Stranger", "fight", "walk", "alone", "ball" and "play", according to scientists who have developed a computer programme to translate dog barks. The special programme analysed more than 6,000 barks from 14 Hungarian sheepdogs in six different situations. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago 8 comments edit related share technology |
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British scientists have accidentally discovered a method that could point the way to growing replacement eyes by studying tadpoles. Researchers stumbled on a gene switching system that caused frogsporn to develop eyes on unlikely parts of their bodies. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago 2 comments edit related share science |
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Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered a new climate pattern called the North Pacific Gyre Oscillation. This new pattern explains, for the first time, changes in the water that are important in helping commercial fishermen understand fluctuations in the fish stock. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
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Researchers have thawed ice estimated to be at least a million years old from above Lake Vostok, an ancient lake that lies hidden more than two miles beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica. The scientists will now examine the eons-old water for microorganisms, and then through novel genomic techniques, try to figure out how these tiny, living “time capsules” survived the ages in tota... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago 3 comments edit related share science |
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Dutch scientists say they have mapped the full genetic sequence of a woman for the first time. picked by AutumnLotus 1 month ago 2 comments edit related share science |