Molecules that are twisted are ubiquitous in nature, and have important consequences in biology, chemistry, physics and medicine. Some molecules have unique and technologically useful optical properties; the medicinal properties of drugs depend on the direction of the twist; and within us think of the double helix twisted DNA can interact with different proteins.
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Feed SubscriptionFirst result from a new generation of reactor neutrino experiments
Physicists of the Double Chooz experiment detected a short-range disappearance of electron antineutrinos. They presented this result on Wednesday 9 November 2011 at the LowNu conference in Seoul, Korea. It helps determine the so-far unknown third neutrino mixing angle which is a fundamental property with important consequences for particle and astro-particle physics.
Read More »Johnnie’s New Groove
With Johnnie Walker’s first release since launching its top-of-the-line Blue Label King George V edition in 2007, the blended-Scotch-whisky maker is taking new strides. The Johnnie Walker Double Black arrived Stateside in October and delivers intense yet smooth characteristics that may surprise the brand’s devotees. For this bold new whisky, ...
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Stressed out by the tenth anniversary of 9/11 , the double-dip recession or just the day to day grind of modern life? Need a break
Read More »Double Impact Gamifies Saving The Planet, Makes Giving To Charity Free
A new online service takes your simple actions--checking in from a train, lowering your electricity bill--and monetizes them through corporate partners. Now you can give money just by being good. So your brand already gives millions of dollars to charity each year, but gets little recognition for it
Read More »Video: Marino lets it slip away
Steve Marino talks about his double bogey on 17 and birdie on 18 and coming up just short at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (NBC Sports)
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