First direct observations of spinons and holons
Jul 13, 2006 |
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The theory has been around for more than 40 years, but only now has it been confirmed through direct and unambiguous experimental results. Working at the Advanced Light Source (ALS) of the U.S. Department of ...
Morning sickness protects mom and baby
Jul 13, 2006 |
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A British study says nausea and vomiting caused by "morning sickness" is nature's way of protecting mother and baby from food poisoning.
Sharply-tuned nanostrings work at room temperature
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jul 13, 2006 |
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Using a fast, low-cost fabrication technique that allows inexpensive testing of a wide variety of materials, Cornell researchers have come up with nanoscale resonators -- tiny vibrating strings -- with the ...
Study: Land use has had profound effects
Jul 13, 2006 |
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U.S. biologists say they've determined 300 years of land-use activities have had profound effects on the Earth's ecosystem.
Digital technology may help restore sight
Jul 13, 2006 |
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Researchers in Scotland are working on a prosthetic retina that could restore sight to blind people.
Bacteria surrenders plant war secrets
Biology /
Jul 13, 2006 |
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U.S. scientists say they've discovered the secret weapon of bacteria -- the way they secure a foothold in plants to launch an invasion.
Taking Soil Science to Outer Space
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jul 13, 2006 |
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The answer to the question about life on Mars may very well come from analyzing an unsuspecting source—the soil, specifically the icy layer of soil underneath the red planet’s surface. By analyzing the properties ...
Weight gain increases breast cancer risk
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Women who gain weight as young adults have a greater risk of developing breast cancer after menopause than women who maintain or lose weight, a study says.
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