New NASA-NOAO partnership to open doors for cosmic discovery
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 04, 2007 |
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The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) and NASA’s upcoming Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) mission have forged a partnership designed to open the door for major discoveries.
Study explores real factors behind declining housing prices
Sep 04, 2007 |
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Housing prices are likely to fall further, but not for the reasons usually cited, according to an "Economic Commentary" published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and co-authored by University of Wisconsin-Madison ...
Overweight toddlers and those not in day care at risk for iron deficiency
Sep 04, 2007 |
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A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has found that overweight toddlers and those not enrolled in day care are at high risk for iron deficiency.
Rice, Nanyang Tech collaborate on sustainable nanoelectronics
Sep 04, 2007 |
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Computing researchers at Houston's Rice University and electronics specialists at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) today announced the formation of a $2.6-million Institute for Sustainable Nanoelectronics ...
Nanotechnology Identifies Peptide "Fingerprint" in Both Forms of ALS
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Sep 04, 2007 |
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A nanotechnology developed by a University at Buffalo professor has enabled researchers to identify a molecular signature common to both familial and sporadic cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ...
Study identifies key player in the body's immune response to chronic stress
Sep 04, 2007 |
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Osteopontin (OPN), a protein molecule involved in many different cellular processes, plays a significant role in immune deficiency and organ atrophy following chronic physiological stress, resulting in increased susceptibility ...
Dell Launches Its Most Powerful Mobile Workstation Yet
Sep 04, 2007 |
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Dell today introduced a mobile workstation, the Dell Precision M6300, designed to free engineers, artists, developers and other professionals to run business-critical applications wherever they go with true desktop-level ...
Stomach illness outbreak in Colorado
Sep 04, 2007 |
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Colorado authorities are trying to identify the sources of a large outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, a stomach illness caused by a microscopic parasite.
Tropical crab invades Georgia oyster reefs, long-term impact can't be predicted
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Sep 04, 2007 |
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A dime-sized tropical crab that has invaded coastal waters in the Southeast United States is having both positive and negative effects on oyster reefs, leaving researchers unable to predict what the creature’s ...
Genetic information makes it safer to prescribe common blood thinner
Sep 04, 2007 |
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Doctors prescribing blood thinners have had to go through a lengthy trial-and-error process to arrive at the optimal dose for their patients. But now the process can be faster and safer, thanks to research conducted at Washington ...
Researchers develop technology to detect cancer by scanning surface veins
Sep 04, 2007 |
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A new technology for cancer detection that eliminates the need for drawing blood has been developed by Purdue University researchers.
ISS crew watches Hurricane Felix
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 04, 2007 |
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The Expedition 15 crew aboard the International Space Station made several observations of Hurricane Felix during the weekend.
Low level of neuronal receptor linked to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease
Sep 04, 2007 |
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Results of a new study indicate a strong link between the loss of the neuronal receptor LR11and onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease.
Mice stressed in simulated weightlessness show organ atrophy
Sep 04, 2007 |
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A ground-based, experimental model used to simulate astronaut weightlessness in space has provided Rutgers scientists an opportunity to study the effects of stress on immune organs.
Mojito cocktail garnish is recalled
Sep 04, 2007 |
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The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of approximately 5,000 cases of Rimmer Mojito Cocktail Garnish due to possible contamination.
