Science & Tech News Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/images/fd.gif http://feed.informer.com/ http://app.feed.informer.com/digest3/0FRF118SNA.html Respective post owners and feed distributors http://feed.informer.com/ Researchers at the Nano-Science Center at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new nanotechnology platform for the development of molecule-based electronic components using the wonder material graphene. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/uoc-ntp020912.php EurekAlert! - Breaking News http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/uoc-ntp020912.php? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 GMT A joint research project between the University of Southampton and lithium battery technology company REAPsystems has found that a new type of battery has the potential to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar power. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/uos-nbc020912.php EurekAlert! - Breaking News http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/uos-nbc020912.php? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 GMT Over-reliance on glyphosate-type herbicides for weed control on US farms has created a dramatic increase in the number of genetically-resistant weeds, according to a team of agricultural researchers, who say the solution lies in an integrated weed management program. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/ps-iwm020912.php EurekAlert! - Breaking News http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/ps-iwm020912.php? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 GMT An automated on/off feature built into insulin pump systems can suspend insulin delivery when it detects low blood glucose levels (via continuous glucose monitoring), significantly reducing the severity and duration of hypoglycemia in individuals with Type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert Inc. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/mali-aso020912.php EurekAlert! - Breaking News http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/mali-aso020912.php? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 GMT As the proportion of senior citizens grows, their special needs are gaining momentum. Human eyesight, for example, weakens with age. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been developing new NFC-based applications that make life easier for the visually impaired. A group of affected persons recently tested an innovative, speech-based item identification system and new "talking" packaging for medicine and food. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/vtrc-naf020912.php EurekAlert! - Breaking News http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-02/vtrc-naf020912.php? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 GMT