To maximize biofuel potential, researchers look for sorghum's 'sweet spot'
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Picture this - IV (intravenous) lines in a sorghum field. It's not as far-fetched as it sounds. It's one way that scientists at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station are researching crops that may contribute ...
Research to assist in the investigation of criminal and terrorist activity
Sep 12, 2007 |
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Police and security services will benefit from new research aimed at improving the investigation of criminal and terrorist activity. Scientists at The University of Nottingham are collaborating with experts at four other ...
Wanting a bite of everything: Hungry people crave more variety
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You’re whale watching in Alaska, longing for a margarita and a spot on a beach. You think to yourself, “How did I get here" I hate the cold. Never finished Moby Dick. And I get seasick!” A fascinating new study from the Journal of ...
New report on mobile phone research published
Sep 12, 2007 |
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Mobile phones have not been found to be associated with any biological or adverse health effects, according to the UK’s largest investigation into the possible health risks from mobile telephone technology.
Corals added to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species for first time
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For the first time in history, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species includes ocean corals in its annual report of wildlife going extinct.
Breastfeeding does not protect against asthma, allergies
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Breastfeeding does not protect children against developing asthma or allergies, says a new study led by McGill University's Dr. Michael Kramer and funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The findings ...
Cancer stem cell subpopulation drives metastasis of human pancreatic cancer
Sep 12, 2007 |
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Scientists have identified a distinct subpopulation of cancer stem cells (CSCs) that is responsible for metastasis of a deadly human pancreatic cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the September issue of the journal ...
Taking the contraceptive pill may reduce the risk of developing cancer
Sep 12, 2007 |
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Taking the contraceptive pill does not increase a woman’s chances of developing cancer and may even reduce the risk for most women, according to a study published in BMJ today.
New technique can be breakthrough for early cancer diagnosis
Sep 12, 2007 |
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Early detection of disease is often critical to how successful treatment can be. Therefore, the development of new methods of diagnosis is a hot research field, where every small step is of great importance. In an article ...
Nokia 6555 3G mobile phone available from AT&T
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Sep 12, 2007 |
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AT&T and Nokia today announced the availability of the Nokia 6555 mobile phone, a new handset that has been engineered to take advantage of AT&T's high speed 3G network and innovative wireless services.
Nine dead in Indonesian earthquake
Sep 12, 2007 |
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Officials reported at least nine people were killed and more than 100 injured after a strong earthquake and an aftershock struck the Indian Ocean Wednesday.
Lighter gas reduces damage to optics in extreme ultraviolet lithography
Sep 12, 2007 |
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Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered a way to generate light and reduce damage in a leading candidate for next-generation microelectronics lithography. The technique could help pack more power into smaller ...
Wild male chimps steal to impress females
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Scottish researchers studying wild chimpanzees in West Africa have discovered male chimps steal fruits from local farms to attract female mates.
Chinese wolfberry fruit is recalled
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Great Wall brand Chinese Wolfberry fruit because it might contain undeclared sulfities.
Trade-offs reveal no clear favorites in alternative energy market
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The nuclear power industry is riding the green wave back into public favor with its promise of a low-carbon solution to our growing energy needs. But even as the industry struggles to dictate what role nuclear can realistically ...
