Activated immune system attacks brain after stroke
Jul 10, 2007 |
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Research showing that the body's own natural defences can actually worsen the brain damage caused by a stroke is due to be presented at a major biomedical conference today.
Team selected for the proposed design of the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory
Jul 10, 2007 |
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced selection of a University of California-Berkeley proposal to produce a technical design for a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) ...
High blood pressure may mask potentially deadly heart condition
Jul 10, 2007 |
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New research published in Psychophysiology finds a relationship between increased blood pressure and decreased pain perception in a variety of circumstances, including among individuals with heart disease. This phenomenon extend ...
Mobile math lab for cell phones created
Jul 10, 2007 |
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Israeli scientists have developed a mobile math lab application for cell phones, providing students with experiential, interactive ways to learn math.
New blood test might offer early warning of deep belly fat
Jul 10, 2007 |
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Measuring levels of a chemical found in blood offers the best indicator yet of the amount of fat surrounding abdominal organs, according to a new study of lean and obese individuals reported in the July issue of Cell Metabolism, a publ ...
Boosting key milk nutrients may help lower type 2 diabetes risk
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Most Americans fail to get the calcium and vitamin D they need, but this shortfall could be affecting more than their bones. It may, at least in part, be one reason behind the epidemic of type 2 diabetes, suggests new research ...
Average major league career: 5.6 years
Jul 10, 2007 |
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U.S. researchers say the average career of a major league baseball player is 5.6 years, with 1-in-5 position players having only a single-year career.
Queen's chemists work with NASA to develop liquids for lunar telescope
Jul 10, 2007 |
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Chemists at Queen's University Belfast are working with NASA and scientists in Canada and the United States to design a telescope that can be stationed on the Moon.
Endeavour Rolls To Pad Tonight
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Jul 10, 2007 |
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The rollout of Space Shuttle Endeavour to Launch Pad 39A is expected to begin tonight. Originally planned for this morning, the move was canceled by NASA managers because unfavorable weather was predicted ...
Study shows cane sugar, corn sweeteners have similar effects on appetite
Jul 10, 2007 |
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A new study of sweetened beverages shows that cane sugar and high fructose corn syrup have similar effects on hunger, fullness, and food consumption at lunch.
Study: China's regulatory system is flawed
Jul 10, 2007 |
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A U.S. study suggests the recent discovery of contaminated Chinese food exports exposes a flawed regulatory system in that nation.
Western diet linked to increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal Asian women
Jul 10, 2007 |
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Postmenopausal Asian women who eat a “meat-sweet” or Western diet are at greater risk of developing breast cancer than those who eat a “vegetable-soy” diet, according to a new study. The findings mark the first time an association ...
NASA listens to Apollo-era scientists
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the first moon landing by reuniting retired scientists.
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