Archive: 05/04/2007
Geologists to test theory that Asia is being 'stuffed' under Tibetan Plateau
For nearly a decade and a half, Cornell geologist Larry Brown has been leading an international seismic profiling effort in Tibet, using explosions to probe the deep earth and discover how continents formed ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 04, 2007 |
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Gene mutation linked to increased athletic performance in whippets
Whippets are bred for speed and have been clocked at speeds approaching 40 miles per hour over a 200-yard racing course. Scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National ...
Biology /
May 04, 2007 |
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Light sticks may lure turtles to fishing lines
Thousands of loggerhead turtles die every year when they get tangled or hooked in commercial fishing longlines meant for tuna or swordfish. New research suggests a possible reason why turtles swim into the ...
Biology /
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Fuel from fiber -- Pretreatment can put corn stalks, trees in your car's tank
"Put a tree in your tank." Fuel companies aren't touting that slogan. At least not yet.
May 04, 2007 |
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Study evaluates transcription accuracy in men and women
There is a significantly higher rate of transcription error in women compared to men when using commercial voice recognition applications, according to a recent study.
May 04, 2007 |
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A mathematical problem that just doesn't add up
Most of us share it and it seems a safe enough assumption: mathematical skills and performance develop and advance as students progress through their elementary school years. However, a new study by University of Notre Dame ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 04, 2007 |
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Common genetic variation is linked to substantial risk for heart attack
A common genetic variation on chromosome 9p21 is linked to a substantial increase in risk for heart attack, according to a new international research study. The findings are published in the online edition of Science, and wi ...
May 04, 2007 |
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A beautiful lawn doesn't just happen
A tree can be a lawn's best friend, or not. Most people with home lawns also have trees and shrubs in the landscape. Sometimes trees and lawns get along well together and sometimes they don't. The shade produced by trees ...
Biology /
May 04, 2007 |
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Mars Rover Finds Evidence of Ancient Volcanic Explosion
NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has discovered evidence of an ancient volcanic explosion at "Home Plate," a plateau of layered bedrock approximately 2 meters (6 feet) high within the "Inner Basin" of ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 04, 2007 |
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New technique dissects stem cells’ picky likes, dislikes
Whether their goal is to create therapies or simply investigate how organisms develop, stem cell researchers face what is perhaps one of biological science's toughest assignments: keeping their tiny research subjects under ...
Biology /
May 04, 2007 |
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The brain can rapidly reorganise to recover from damage
The brain can transfer specific functions to new areas when part of it is damaged, according to Oxford research.
May 04, 2007 |
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Widespread 'Twilight Zone' Detected Around Clouds
There seems to be something new under the sun -- in the sky, specifically -- that could complicate scientists' efforts to get a fix on how much the world will warm in the future. Greenhouse gases are not the ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 04, 2007 |
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MR imaging helps predict recurrence in prostate cancer patients
MR images taken of prostate cancer patients prior to treatment that show that the cancer has spread outside the prostate gland capsule help predict whether the cancer will return, according to a recent study conducted by ...
May 04, 2007 |
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Multitasking is hardest in the early morning
Multitasking seems to come easier for some and is virtually impossible for others, however new research shows that it is difficult for all in the late night and early morning.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 04, 2007 |
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Nearly 28,000 US infants died in 2004
Preterm birth contributes to more than one-third of all infant deaths, according to the National Vital Statistics report released today.
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