Cat hair at home poses an allergy risk, particularly for young children
May 02, 2007 |
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The study published by Chih-Mei Chen et al. in the May edition of the distinguished Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology did not approve earlier papers, according to which contact with cat allergens during the first ...
Spouse may 'drive you to drink' but also can protect you from alcohol
May 02, 2007 |
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Men and women at risk for alcohol dependence are more likely to choose a mate who also is at risk, say investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. That doesn't necessarily mean, however, that both ...
Does amateur boxing cause brain damage?
May 02, 2007 |
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Blows to the head in amateur boxing appear to cause brain damage, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 59th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 28 – May 5, 2007.
Pioneer Announced Blu-ray Disc Combination Drive
May 02, 2007 |
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Pioneer Electronics today announces the BDC-2202, a robust Blu-ray Disc computer drive, which will be available to consumers beginning next month for a suggested price of $299.
Climate change a threat to Indonesian agriculture, study says
May 02, 2007 |
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Rice farming in Indonesia is greatly affected by short-term climate variability and could be harmed significantly by long-term climate change, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University, ...
ISSI Data Moves Into Online Storage Business
May 02, 2007 |
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The trend toward subscription-based hosted storage services continues as longtime regional storage vendor ventures into the online world for the first time.
Send in the robots -- Robot teams handle hazardous jobs
May 02, 2007 |
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Searching buildings for weapons of mass destruction and supply routes for improvised bombs are extremely dangerous but important jobs. That's why Scott DeLoach is working to create robots and robot teams to handle these and ...
Velocity Micro Acquires Overdrive PC
May 02, 2007 |
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In a surprising move, Velocity Micro will be acquiring boutique PC builder Overdrive PC in a private stock deal.
Drought limits tropical plant distributions, scientists report
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May 02, 2007 |
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Drought tolerance is a critical determinant of tropical plant distributions, researchers working at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama report in the journal Nature, May 3. In a novel coupli ...
YouTube pushing copyright laws to breaking point
May 02, 2007 |
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Copyright laws need to be dramatically rethought to deal with the exponential growth and novel pressures of websites like YouTube, MySpace and Wikipedia, a legal expert from The Australian National University will argue today.
Work with Nanoparticles May Lead to 'On-the-Spot' Virus Detector
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May 02, 2007 |
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Chemical engineers from the University at Buffalo have collaborated with scientists from other institutions to solve a critical bottleneck in the transport and capture of virus nanoparticles, making possible a device that ...
Researchers Present New Ideas On How Smokers Get Hooked
May 02, 2007 |
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The smoker puffing away in the corner might be hooked on more than just nicotine. A 15-year study by University of Pittsburgh researchers suggests that nicotine also enhances the pleasure smokers get from their surroundings ...
Germans claim 'fattest Europeans' title
May 02, 2007 |
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Germany has laid claim to the dubious distinction of being the most obese country in Europe, the International Association for the Study of Obesity reports.
Children from low income families more likely to have sleep problems
May 02, 2007 |
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Children from low income families have more sleep problems than children from middle class families, potentially impacting their health and performance at school, according to research that will be presented at the American ...
Picking up bad vibes to gauge bridge health
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By monitoring changes in vibrations of bridges it is possible to identify hidden cracks and fractures, according to a Queensland University of Technology researcher.
