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Physicists create new slow-light technique

Feb 8, 2012

Electromagnetically induced transparency seen in nuclear system for first time

How supercontinents are born

Feb 8, 2012 2 comments

Geological model predicts merging of North America and Asia

Raman technique peers into cabin baggage

Feb 7, 2012 2 comments

New scanner could ease airport liquids ban

Theoretical-physics hub opens in South America

Feb 7, 2012 6 comments

South American Institute for Fundamental Research set to tackle subjects ranging from mathematical biology to cosmology

Vertical graphene transistor avoids leakage

Feb 6, 2012 3 comments

New device can be switched on and off

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