DNA sequences and fossils show Proteaceae spread by continental drift and transoceanic dispersal to modern continents
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Using DNA sequence data, botanists have shown that the large southern hemisphere plant family Proteaceae lived on the super-continent Gondwanaland almost 120 million years ago.
Role of thyroid hormones in slumber under investigation
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While the thyroid has long been linked to metabolism, cutting-edge research underway at Rutgers University—Camden is investigating the possibility that thyroid hormones have an important role in sleep regulation.
Stress may leave your mouth a mess
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A literature review published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology saw a strong relationship between stress and periodontal diseases; 57% of the studies included in the review showed a positive relationship betwee ...
New search engine ranks tables by title, document content, text reference
Technology / Computer Sciences
Aug 08, 2007 |
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Penn State researchers have developed a search engine-TableSeer-which not only can identify and extract tables from PDF documents but also can index and rank the search results using factors including the table's title, text ...
Light shines way to early detection of oral cancer
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A light being trialed by University of Queensland researchers is showing promise as a tool for early detection of oral cancer – one of the deadliest cancers.
States taking action to insure nation's 13.3M uninsured young adults
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Since 2003, 16 states have enacted legislation requiring insurance companies to provide health insurance coverage to dependent young adults on their parents’ health plans beyond age 18 or 19, according to a new report from ...
Scientists show differing patterns of rainforest biodiversity
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Rainforests are the world’s treasure houses of biodiversity, but all rainforests are not the same. Biodiversity may be more evenly distributed in some forests than in others and, therefore, may require different ...
Survey: Few Floridians think their house values will dip in five years
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Floridians are optimistic about housing prices despite the gloom pervading much of the real estate industry, a new University of Florida survey finds.
Diet foods for children may lead to obesity
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Diet foods and drinks for children may inadvertently lead to overeating and obesity, says a new report from the University of Alberta.
An early ape shows its hand
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Fossils often have provided important insights into the evolution of humans and our ancestors. Even small fossils, such as bones from the hand or foot can tell us much about our ancestor’s and their behavior. Such may be ...
Macho men are seen as bad choice for long-term love
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Aug 08, 2007 |
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Women see ‘masculine’ men as unsuitable long-term partners, new research suggests. Conversely, the psychologists from Durham and St Andrews Universities found that men with feminine facial features are seen as more committed ...
Desk workout designed for 'flex time'
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Finding time for a workout in the middle of a busy day can be a bit of a stretch - at least, that's what the designers of a new fitness program are hoping.
Edinburgh rabbit owners warned of disease
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Pet rabbit owners in Edinburgh, Scotland, have been warned they are at risk of contracting a deadly virus during this warm, wet summer.
Study: Sticking to the sand might not be such good, clean fun for beachgoers
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Just when you thought it was safer to stay out of the water. Microbes that result in beach closures and health advisories when detected at unsafe levels in the ocean also have been detected in the sand, according to a recent ...
NASA Sees Santa Barbara Wildfires
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
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This image shows the Zaca fire, which continues to burn in the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, Calif. The image was acquired by ASTER on Aug. 7, 2007.
