By employing a specialized lens-free technique, the researchers have created a system that is able to cope with the flood of radiation from an environment filled with flames as well as smoke.

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He also possesses a remarkable and unique free-kick technique, managing to bend and swerve the ball to devastating effect, notably with the goal that effectively ended Arsenal's challenge in the semifinals of this year's Champions League.

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With this project she will develop a new label-free biomolecular detection method, based on a technique called Plasmon Resonance Energy Transfer (PRET), to monitor biochemical pathways involved in the differentiation of stem cells.

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But an American company called Microzap says it has developed a technique that will keep the bread mould free for two months.

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The variations on the technique have to do with how you use that free basis.

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This technique can be very effective, but choose the free shipping threshold carefully.

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So far, regulation of the technique is somewhat haphazard, with strict rules in some countries and a free-for-all in others.

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He is a free-scoring batsman, and rather casual with it so unless he can tighten up his technique, he looks destined for a place lower in the order.

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We've developed a technique where we can pasteurise our eggs in their shells without cooking them which will guarantee them to be free from salmonella.

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