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Pitt discoveries in quantum physics could change face of technology
— 22 Nov 2011 16:56 | PhysicsResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh have made advances in better understanding correlated quantum matter that could change technology as we know it, according to a study published…
Pitt-Stanford research suggests aimless proteins crucial to disease
— 1 Apr 2011 14:45 | HealthResearchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Stanford University discovered that a supposedly inactive protein actually plays a crucial role in the ability of one the world's most…
What factors contribute to the success or failure of software firms?
— 19 Nov 2010 11:17 | TechnologyThroughout the 1990s and 2000s, news about 20-somethings becoming billionaires from the sale of their software companies flooded the media, giving the impression that a good idea was…
Pitt researchers: Plant-based plastics not necessarily greener than oil-based relatives
— 22 Oct 2010 14:22 | EnvironmentAn analysis of plant and petroleum-derived plastics by University of Pittsburgh researchers suggests that biopolymers are not necessarily better for the environment than their petroleum-based…
Team designs artificial cells that communicate and cooperate like biological cells, ants
— 20 Jul 2010 12:38 | BiologyInspired by the social interactions of ants and slime molds, University of Pittsburgh engineers have designed artificial cells capable of self-organising into independent groups that…
Pitt-led study identifies human enzyme that breaks down potentially toxic nanomaterials
— 8 Apr 2010 12:59 | TechnologyAn international study based at the University of Pittsburgh provides the first identification of a human enzyme that can biodegrade carbon nanotubes - the superstrong materials found…
Researchers report internal and environmental factors trigger unique brain activity in teens
— 23 Feb 2010 12:10 | HealthWhile the otherworldly behaviour of teenagers is well documented, University of Pittsburgh researchers have taken a significant step toward finally unravelling the actual brain activity…
Are holiday and weekend eating patterns affecting obesity rates?
— 10 Dec 2009 09:20 | HealthThe holidays can be challenging for even the most diligent dieters. But are weekends just as detrimental? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Quinnipiac University in Hamden,…
Pitt study suggests craving hinders comprehension without your realising it
— 8 Dec 2009 10:28 | HealthA new University of Pittsburgh study reveals that craving a cigarette while performing a cognitive task not only increases the chances of a person's mind wandering, but also makes that…
First metallic nanoparticles resistant to extreme heat
— 2 Dec 2009 17:00 | TechnologyA University of Pittsburgh team overcame a major hurdle plaguing the development of nanomaterials such as those that could lead to more efficient catalysts used to produce hydrogen…