Physicist defends Einstein's theory and 'speed of gravity' measurement
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Scientists have attempted to disprove Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity for the better part of a century. After testing and confirming Einstein's prediction in 2002 that gravity moves at the speed of light, a ...
Researchers Discover Link Between Schizophrenia, Autism and Maternal Flu
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A team of California Institute of Technology researchers has found an unexpected link connecting schizophrenia and autism to the importance of covering your mouth whenever you sneeze.
Toothy dinosaur newest to come out of southern Utah
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Oct 03, 2007 |
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The newest dinosaur species to emerge from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument had some serious bite, according to researchers from the Utah Museum of Natural History at the University of Utah.
Mathematicians defy gravity
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Droplets of liquid have been shown to travel uphill, rather than sliding down as expected, when the surface they are on is vigorously shaken up and down.
Stopping atoms
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With atoms and molecules in a gas moving at thousands of kilometres per hour, physicists have long sought a way to slow them down to a few kilometres per hour to trap them.
Astronomer spies conditions 'just right' for building an Earth
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An Earth-like planet is likely forming 424 light-years away in a star system called HD 113766, say astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
Researchers: No faking it, crocodile tears are real
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When someone feigns sadness they “cry crocodile tears,” a phrase that comes from an old myth that the animals cry while eating.
The 'MIP-MAP' game: Indian bug is the ancestor of Crohn's disease pathogen
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An Indian team of researchers led by Seyed E. Hasnain of the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), University of Hyderabad, India has found that a seemingly unknown mycobacterial organism Mycobacterium indicus pranii (MIP) could ...
Innovations in International Calling: MAXroam SIM Cuts Costs
Oct 03, 2007 |
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Cubic Telecom MAXroam Sim popular in Europe is on its way to North America. The MAXroam SIM card is inserted into an unlocked mobile phone with GSM network capability. MAXroam provides easy instructions on ...
Nature leads the way for the next generation of paints, cosmetics and holograms
Oct 03, 2007 |
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A plant-like micro-organism mostly found in oceans could make the manufacture of products, from iridescent cosmetics, paints and fabrics to credit card holograms, cheaper and ‘greener’.
Brain needs perfection in synapse number
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Like Goldilocks, the brain seeks proportions that are just right. The proper number of synapses or communication between nerve cells, determined early in life, is crucial to having a healthy brain that can learn and retain ...
Tasmanian devils face extinction
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Australian scientists say the ongoing fight to save Tasmanian devils from extinction may be doomed.
How basil gets its zing
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The blend of aromatic essential oils that gives fresh basil leaves their characteristic warm and sweet aroma is well characterized but not much is known about the enzymatic machinery manufacturing the odiferous mix. Researchers ...
Earthquake experts turn to history for guidance
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Oct 03, 2007 |
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A major quake of magnitude seven on the Richter scale in the politically-fragile region of the Middle East could have dire consequences for precious holy sites and even world peace, says Tel Aviv University ...
Physicist addresses international forum on thermoelectric energy
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Energy lost from hot engines could save billions of dollars if it could be captured and converted into electricity via thermoelectric devices, Clemson University physicist Terry Tritt told scientists gathered in Dallas for ...
