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Furor Erupts Over Role of Self-Sacrifice in Evolution
A furor has broken out among biologists over ant specialist E.O. Wilson’s latest attack on a concept used to.../science/furor-erupts-over-role-of-self-sacrifice-in-evolution.html
Via: Wired Science,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Letters: Still wary of Bjørn Lomborg's pronouncements on climate change
Bjørn Lomborg's change of mind on climate change is welcome, and some of his suggestions good, but your glowi.../science/letters-still-wary-of-bjorn-lomborg-s-pronouncements-on-climate-change.html
Via: Guardian.co.uk,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Scientific breakthrough to pave the way for human stem cell factories
(PhysOrg.com) -- Large scale, cost-effective stem cell factories able to keep up with demand for new therapies.../science/scientific-breakthrough-to-pave-the-way-for-human-stem-cell-factories.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Blog - Robots Take Out the Trash
"Dustcart" finished a test run in Italy, successfully making house calls to collect garbage. In the Italian to.../science/blog-robots-take-out-the-trash.html
Via: Technology Review,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Furor Erupts Over the Role of Self-Sacrifice in Evolution
A furor has broken out among biologists over ant specialist E.O. Wilson’s latest attack on a concept used to.../science/furor-erupts-over-the-role-of-self-sacrifice-in-evolution.html
Via: Wired Science,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Journal editors question sale of diet pill Meridia
(AP) -- Editors of a top medical journal are questioning whether the diet pill Meridia should stay on the mar.../science/journal-editors-question-sale-of-diet-pill-meridia.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Sensor measures yoctonewton forces fast
(PhysOrg.com) -- Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have used a small crystal of.../science/sensor-measures-yoctonewton-forces-fast.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Lower blood pressure goal benefits some African-Americans with chronic kidney disease
On average, a lower blood pressure goal was no better than the standard blood pressure goal at slowing progres.../science/lower-blood-pressure-goal-benefits-some-african-americans-with-chronic-kidney-disease.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Global Hawk drone aircraft flies over Frank on the GRIP hurricane mission
NASA's 2010 hurricane experiment is in full swing as the tropics have heated up. NASA's Global Hawk unmanned a.../science/global-hawk-drone-aircraft-flies-over-frank-on-the-grip-hurricane-mission.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Hurricane warnings posted on US East Coast, NASA sees Earl's heavy rainfall
NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, or TRMM satellite looked at the rate rain was falling in Hurricane.../science/hurricane-warnings-posted-on-us-east-coast-nasa-sees-earl-s-heavy-rainfall.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Biochemical pathway may link addiction, compulsive eating
Ezlopitant, a compound known to suppress craving for alcohol in humans, was shown to decrease consumption of s.../science/biochemical-pathway-may-link-addiction-compulsive-eating.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Study finds commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact
Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms.../science/study-finds-commercial-organic-farms-have-better-fruit-and-soil-lower-environmental-impact.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Highlight: New TB diagnostic proves effective, expedient, study finds
A molecular test designed to easily diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and detect a drug-resistant form of the bacteri.../science/highlight-new-tb-diagnostic-proves-effective-expedient-study-finds.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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A single interaction affects the way a child seeks information, study finds
Seven-year-old children only need to interact with a person once to learn who to trust and seek information fr.../science/a-single-interaction-affects-the-way-a-child-seeks-information-study-finds.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Kids with sports concussions need time out
Between 1997-2007, the number of emergency room visits for concussions doubled in children ages 8-13 who play.../science/kids-with-sports-concussions-need-time-out.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Researchers receive largest single collection of psoriasis DNA samples
Millions of Americans struggling with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are one step closer to a cure with the.../science/researchers-receive-largest-single-collection-of-psoriasis-dna-samples.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Neonatal intensive care units critical to infant survival
Very low birthweight and very preterm infants are more likely to die if they are not born at hospitals with ne.../science/neonatal-intensive-care-units-critical-to-infant-survival.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Critical polar data flows briskly to researchers
Operation IceBridge -- a NASA airborne mission to observe changes in Earth's rapidly changing polar land ice a.../science/critical-polar-data-flows-briskly-to-researchers.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Brain exercises may slow cognitive decline initially, but speed up dementia later
New research shows that mentally stimulating activities such as crossword puzzles, reading and listening to th.../science/brain-exercises-may-slow-cognitive-decline-initially-but-speed-up-dementia-later.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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NASA infrared data sees convection building in Fiona's clouds
Infrared satellite imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite showed some strong convection building in Tropical Storm.../science/nasa-infrared-data-sees-convection-building-in-fiona-s-clouds.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Taking fantasy football strategy to the next level
The fantasy football season's outcome is often decided before real NFL players take the field for meaningful g.../science/taking-fantasy-football-strategy-to-the-next-level.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Recipe for water: Just add starlight
ESA's (European Space Agency) Herschel infrared space observatory has discovered that ultraviolet starlight is.../science/recipe-for-water-just-add-starlight.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Spectrum of young extrasolar planet yields surprising results
(PhysOrg.com) -- Astronomers at the University of Hawaii have measured the temperature of a young gas-giant pl.../science/spectrum-of-young-extrasolar-planet-yields-surprising-results.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Blog - Apple Shows a Facebook Rival and Apple TV 2.0
Music-focused social network is linked to iTunes, and TV shows will rent for 99 cents..../science/blog-apple-shows-a-facebook-rival-and-apple-tv-2.0.html
Via: Technology Review,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Extreme effects: Seven things you didn't know about Mercury
Pity poor Mercury. The tiny planet endures endless assaults by intense sunlight, powerful solar wind and high-.../science/extreme-effects-seven-things-you-didn-t-know-about-mercury.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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NASA and NOAA's newest GOES satellite ready for action
NASA and NOAA's latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-15, has successfully completed.../science/nasa-and-noaa-s-newest-goes-satellite-ready-for-action.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Oral supplements enhance effectiveness of Botox injections
Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinium toxin.../science/oral-supplements-enhance-effectiveness-of-botox-injections.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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The perfect nanocube: Precise control of size, shape and composition
(PhysOrg.com) -- With growing interest in using nanoparticles for everything from antibacterial socks to medic.../science/the-perfect-nanocube-precise-control-of-size-shape-and-composition.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Supercomputing brings the climate picture into focus
Recent advances in supercomputing have brightened the future of climate modeling, but they also bring to light.../science/supercomputing-brings-the-climate-picture-into-focus.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Northern Lights in the classroom
A new model created by Lancaster University space scientist Dr Jim Wild is bringing the experience of the Nort.../science/northern-lights-in-the-classroom.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Infrared NASA image shows strong convection in new Atlantic Depression 9
The Atlantic Ocean is in overdrive this week, and NASA satellite imagery captured the birth of the ninth tropi.../science/infrared-nasa-image-shows-strong-convection-in-new-atlantic-depression-9.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Will extra protein and exercise help dialysis patients?
University of Illinois scientists will learn whether protein supplements and cycling during treatments can hel.../science/will-extra-protein-and-exercise-help-dialysis-patients.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-02
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Global warming could spell disaster for corn crops
(PhysOrg.com) -- If corn producers continue using the same cultivars, plants selected for their desirable char.../science/global-warming-could-spell-disaster-for-corn-crops.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Stopping smoking cessation treatments too soon may reduce odds of success for 45 percent of smokers
A study led by researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Smoking Cessation Center may change the w.../science/stopping-smoking-cessation-treatments-too-soon-may-reduce-odds-of-success-for-45-percent-of-smokers.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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When it comes to the immune system, we're all more alike than previously thought, study finds
When it comes to the mechanics of the human immune system, we are all more alike than previously thought, acco.../science/when-it-comes-to-the-immune-system-we-re-all-more-alike-than-previously-thought-study-finds.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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The Medical Minute: The basics of prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer is a significant public health concern and cause of morbidity among American men. It is the mo.../science/the-medical-minute-the-basics-of-prostate-cancer-screening.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Fault finding: UCI seismologist finds far more frequent earthquakes along the San Andreas
(PhysOrg.com) -- UCI seismologist Lisa Grant Ludwig finds far more frequent earthquakes along the San Andreas.../science/fault-finding-uci-seismologist-finds-far-more-frequent-earthquakes-along-the-san-andreas.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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New study strengthens link between everyday stress and obesity using an animal model
Bethesda, MD-Stress can take a daily toll on us that has broad physical and psychological implications. Scienc.../science/new-study-strengthens-link-between-everyday-stress-and-obesity-using-an-animal-model.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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'You kick like a girl': Men and women use different leg and hip muscles during soccer kick
Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a so.../science/you-kick-like-a-girl-men-and-women-use-different-leg-and-hip-muscles-during-soccer-kick.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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From predictions to reality: Genomics reveals microbe's metabolic potential
Knowing an organism's metabolism can give scientists essential insights into how the organism uses its resourc.../science/from-predictions-to-reality-genomics-reveals-microbe-s-metabolic-potential.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Turning to the 'Big Bad Wolf' to break down barriers to math
Who says 'Little Red Riding Hood' has nothing to do with math?.../science/turning-to-the-big-bad-wolf-to-break-down-barriers-to-math.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Water study: Is colloidal silver necessary for bacteria removal?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Nicole Heinley, a graduate student at Missouri University of Science and Technology, traveled.../science/water-study-is-colloidal-silver-necessary-for-bacteria-removal.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Metformin may protect against lung cancer
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced.../science/metformin-may-protect-against-lung-cancer.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Now coming to your iPhone: App that shows 2-D structure of thousands of RNA molecules
(PhysOrg.com) -- For the first time, it's possible to experimentally capture a global snapshot of the conforma.../science/now-coming-to-your-iphone-app-that-shows-2-d-structure-of-thousands-of-rna-molecules.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Glasperlenspiel: Scientists propose new test for gravity
A new experiment proposed* by physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology may allow resea.../science/glasperlenspiel-scientists-propose-new-test-for-gravity.html
Via: PHYSorg.com,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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Tests that killed MoD scientist were badly planned, inquest finds
Jury in Terry Jupp inquest criticises risk assessment and communication in secret explosives tests that went f.../science/tests-that-killed-mod-scientist-were-badly-planned-inquest-finds.html
Via: Guardian.co.uk,
Posted: 2010-09-01
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