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Researchers give animals the ability to feel infrared light; humans next

2013-02-14 18:07:52| Extremetech

Researchers from Duke University have given a rat the ability to feel infrared light. Outfitted with with a head mounted sensor and stimulating electrodes placed in the touch area of its cortex, the rat learned to navigate to a reward when it was tipped off with the otherwise invisible light. To understand the method to this new rodent madness, we need to understand a bit about Miguel Nicolelis, the man behind all of this.

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Consumers Feel the Squeeze for Convenience with Old El Paso

2013-01-31 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

RPC Containers Corby has developed a custom-designed squeezable 300ml bottle for a range of accompaniments from General Mills’ famous market-leading Old El Paso brand.<br /> <br /> The multi-layer polypropylene bottle is delivering an ambient shelf life of 18 months for Old El Paso Chunky Salsa, Chunky Guacamole and Soured Cream Topping.<br /> <br /> The distinctive ‘waisted’ bottle shape creates an attractive appearance on shelf and provides easy handling and squeezing for ...This story is related to the following:Material Handling and Storage Sponsored by: Dalmec Inc - The Source for Manipulators and Moving TechnologiesPlastic Food Bottles | Squeeze Bottles |

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Financial firms 'feel optimistic'

2013-01-21 16:12:26| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Optimism among UK financial firms surged at the end of 2012, even though job losses in the City are expected to continue, a survey suggests.

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Midwest to feel the heat of global warming

2013-01-19 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Summit Voice: The Midwest could be among the regions hit hardest by climate change, according to a trio of University of Michigan researchers who authored sections of the recent national climate assessment. The region is likely to face frequent and more intense heat waves, water quality degradation and public health threats, with increasing risks to Great Lakes ecosystems. "Climate change impacts in the Midwest are expected to be as diverse as the landscape itself. Impacts are already being felt in the forests,...

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