Writing on the fringe: interfering electrons could lead to atomic storage

Article Abstract:

Researchers at the Univ of Rochester are working on a method to control the positions of electrons, with an eye toward using atoms as data storage devices. The method, developed by Carlos Stroud and Michael Noel, involves manipulating the electron so that it interferes with itself.

Research, Electrons, Information storage and retrieval

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Fiber that may not be good for you

Article Abstract:

Researchers from private and governmental organizations are conducting studies to determine whether fiberglass causes cancer. The studies were fueled by reports of increasing cancer rate among fiberglass industry workers.

Health aspects, Causes of, Cancer, Glass fibers, Glass fibres

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A gene for hypertension

Article Abstract:

Researchers have discovered that a gene that encodes the angiotensinogen protein may play a role in the development of the form of hypertension that is involved in salt retention.

Hypertension, Genetic aspects

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