Astronomers get their hands dirty as they lift the veil on galactic dust
Oct 12, 2007 |
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There is more to a grain of dust than meets the eye, at least for astronomers as they attempt to probe deeper into distant galaxies. Until now dust has been a nuisance because it has obscured galaxies, and the stars within ...
Scientists warn of climate change's impact on global river flow
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A global analysis of the potential effect of climate change on river basins indicates that many rivers impacted by dams or extensive development will require significant management interventions to protect ecosystems and ...
High levels of lead found in some lipstick
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Laboratory tests show surprisingly high levels of lead in a number of lipsticks manufactured in the United States, including luxury expensive brands.
Statins reduce loss of function, keeping old lungs young - even in smokers
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Statins are known to be good for lowering cholesterol and maybe even fighting dementia, and now they have another reported benefit: they appear to slow decline in lung function in the elderly— even in those who smoke. According ...
Soyuz Docks with Space Station
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Commander Peggy Whitson and Flight Engineer Yuri Malenchenko of the 16th International Space Station crew docked their Soyuz TMA-11 with the orbiting laboratory at 10:50 a.m. EDT Friday to begin a six-month ...
New class of drug offers hope to treatment-resistant AIDS patients
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Oct 12, 2007 |
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For the estimated millions of AIDS patients worldwide who are resistant or are developing resistance to currently available medicines, a discovery by a University of Georgia researcher may offer a new treatment option by ...
Petrified forest found in New Mexico
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Oct 12, 2007 |
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An amateur paleontologist has uncovered petrified forests near the proposed Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in New Mexico's Robledos Mountains.
Bottomless bowls are an Ig Nobel winner
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Last week, he was featured in Time magazine and USA Today. This week, he's been accorded yet another accolade: a 2007 Ig Nobel Award. All three recognize Cornell's indefatigable Brian Wansink for his quirky ...
Rare falcons shot in Cyprus
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Hunters in Cyprus have shot about 50 endangered red-footed falcons, which migrate through the island in the spring and fall.
Cassini Mission to Saturn Celebrates 10 Years Since Launch
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its launch from Cape Canaveral, the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn is once again at the center of scientific attention. Its latest discoveries about the ringed planet ...
Enzyme promotes fat formation
Oct 12, 2007 |
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The enzyme TPPII may contribute to obesity by stimulating the formation of fat cells, suggests a study in EMBO reports this week. The enzyme, TPPII, has previously been linked to making people feel hungry, but Jonathan Graff ...
Researchers improve performance with robotic systems on the ISS
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Researchers from NASA and Lockheed Martin have successfully tested software for a robotic extension device that has been shown to dramatically improve astronauts’ ability to perform remote tasks under adverse conditions on ...
Taking the stress out of choosing the right stress test
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Stress tests are good front-line tests indicators of heart disease, but just how good depends on ordering the right one, researchers say.
Office jobs may be hazardous to the hips
Oct 12, 2007 |
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A new survey says working in an office may be hard on the waistlines of nearly half of U.S. workers.
Kidney disease treatment may harm patients
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Central venous catheters are commonly used to provide permanent hemodialysis for patients with serious kidney disease. One technique, inserting a catheter through large vessels, has been commonly used worldwide in recent ...
