NASA Develops Wireless Tile Scanner for Space Shuttle Inspection
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Aug 07, 2007 |
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A new space shuttle tile inspection method using NASA-built, wireless scanners is replacing manual inspection. The new process begins with the upcoming shuttle mission, STS-118. Endeavour is scheduled to launch ...
In limiting life span, study finds booming bacteria innocent
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Aug 07, 2007 |
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Aging flies are simply crawling with bacteria—both inside and out—but their microbial infestations don’t seem to hasten the insects toward death, according to a new study in the August issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, a publ ...
Why nectar-feeding bats need a 'power drink' to fly
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Aug 07, 2007 |
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Nectar-feeding bats burn sugar faster than any other mammal on Earth – and three times faster than even top-class athletes – ecologists have discovered. The findings, published online in the British Ecological Society's journal ...
An apple (or banana) a day...
Aug 07, 2007 |
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A national scheme to give fruit to primary school children is an effective way of improving their diet, a University of Nottingham study has found.
Endeavour 'Go' for Wednesday Launch
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Aug 07, 2007 |
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Space Shuttle Endeavour is in good shape and on target for launch Wednesday, according to members of NASA's Mission Management Team. Members of the team, known as the MMT, met Monday to review the launch status, ...
FDA approves antiretroviral drug
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Aug 07, 2007 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the antiretroviral drug maraviroc for use in adult human immunodeficiency virus patients.
New mechanism links smoking to lung damage
Aug 07, 2007 |
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In the August 7, 2007, issue of PLoS One, researchers show how a poorly understood and previously unsuspected mechanism may be the key to understanding how life-style associated forms of oxidative stress, such as exposure ...
Wheat may join corn in biofuels
Aug 07, 2007 |
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British-led scientists have developed a new technology that might eventually enable motorists to use wheat, as well as corn, for biofuels.
Motorola Unveils MOTOMAGX Mobile Linux Platform
Aug 07, 2007 |
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Motorola, Inc. today announced a significant step in its commitment to mobile Linux and rich experience creation by introducing MOTOMAGX, its next generation mobile Linux platform. Building on success of Motorola's earlier ...
Osteoporosis screening and treatment may be cost-effective for selected older men
Aug 07, 2007 |
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It may be cost-effective to screen and treat selected older men with osteoporosis, depending on their age and if they have had a prior fracture, according to a study in the August 8 issue of JAMA.
Study suggests nonpharmaceutical interventions may be helpful in severe influenza outbreaks
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An analysis of non-pharmaceutical interventions used in the U.S. during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, such as closing schools and banning public gatherings, found an association between these interventions and reduced ...
