Archive: 11/05/2007
For migrating sparrows, kids have a compass, but adults have the map
Even bird brains can get to know an entire continent -- but it takes them a year of migration to do so, suggests a Princeton research team.
Biology /
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Gene governs IQ boost from breastfeeding
The known association between breast feeding and slightly higher IQ in children has been shown to relate to a particular gene in the babies, according to a report this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sc ...
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Scientists warn that species extinction could reduce productivity of plants on Earth by half
An international team of scientists has published a new analysis showing that as plant species around the world go extinct, natural habitats become less productive and contain fewer total plants –– a situation that could ...
Biology /
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Breaking a sweat helps control weight gain over 20 years
Don't slack off on exercise if you want to avoid packing on the pounds as you age.
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Over-the-counter pain medications may reduce risk of Parkinson's disease
Over-the-counter pain medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce a person’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the November 6, 2007, issue of Neurology, the me ...
Nov 05, 2007 |
4.7 / 5 (3) |
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Poll: People want to battle climate change
A BBC poll indicated most people around the world said they would make personal sacrifices -- including higher energy bills -- to address climate change.
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Hike in U.S. kidney disease rates expected
Researchers predict sharp increases in the U.S. incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease by 2020.
Nov 05, 2007 |
4 / 5 (2) |
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Hartz recalls 3,600 cat vitamin bottles
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats due to the possibility of contamination.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Relationship between environmental stress and cancer elucidated
One way environmental stress causes cancer is by reducing the activity level of an enzyme that causes cell death, researchers say.
Nov 05, 2007 |
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WCS study finds potential to double tiger numbers in South Asia
Researchers at the Wildlife Conservation Society and other institutions declare that improvements in management of existing protected areas in South Asia could double the number of tigers currently existing in the region.
Biology /
Nov 05, 2007 |
4.7 / 5 (3) |
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Children with gene show reduced cognitive function
Children who possess a gene known to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease already show signs of reduced cognitive function, an Oregon Health & Science University study has found.
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Computer scientist forges new line of defense against malicious traffic
Paul Barford has watched malicious traffic on the Internet evolve from childish pranks to a billion-dollar "shadow industry" in the last decade, and his profession has largely been one step behind the bad guys.
Technology / Computer Sciences
Nov 05, 2007 |
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New program verifies data center energy savings
A new program from IBM will help companies verify their data centers’ energy use and reduction -- and earn potentially money-saving, energy efficiency certificates.
Nov 05, 2007 |
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Washington University Antarctic team to install seismographs
A team of seismologists from Washington University in St. Louis, like members of the starship Enterprise, will “boldly go where no man has gone before” after Thanksgiving this year.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Nov 05, 2007 |
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UK children's exposure to science and arts 'hijacked'
A ten year review of primary education has found that children are now taught an 'alarming' amount of maths and English at the expense of science, arts and the humanities compared to ten years ago.
Nov 05, 2007 |
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