Researchers explore nanotechnology as diagnostic and treatment tool
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
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Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the way things are constructed -- from stain resistant clothing to stronger, yet lighter tennis rackets. However, the biggest impact of nanotechnology in the future is expected to be in the ...
SAT prep tools offer great advantages
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U.S. students from higher-income families are most likely to use SAT preparation tools, thereby giving them an advantage in getting into college.
Russia to launch orbital laboratories
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
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Russian space officials say they will launch two orbital laboratories to conduct experiments involving zero gravity, materials in space and biotechnologies.
Being obese and a couch potato may have a biological basis in the brain
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Some brains may be wired to encourage fidgeting and other restless behaviors that consume calories and help control weight, according to new research published by The American Physiological Society.
Diesel trains are bigger polluters
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U.S. scientists have discovered they've been severely underestimating the amount of pollutants emitted by diesel locomotive engines.
Ancient war paint in fight against breast cancer
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A plant that gave ancient Britons and Celts their blue war paint, has been found to be a rich source of the anti-cancer compound, glucobrassicin, traditionally associated with broccoli. Glucobrassicin has been found to be ...
In Brief: Chinese computers suffer virus epidemic
Aug 14, 2006 |
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China's computers are being plagued by viruses, with nearly three quarters of them infected between May 2005 and May 2006.
Purdue to host energy meeting
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Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is to deliver opening remarks Aug. 29 at the Richard Lugar-Purdue Summit on Energy Security.
Worker Ants Store Fat To Share With Colony Members During Times Of Need
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In a fascinating new study from the September/October 2006 issue of Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, Daniel A. Hahn (University of Florida) explores the ability of ants to store excess fat and pass it to colony members ...
Separated twins now breathing on their own
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Conjoined twins Maliyah and Kendra Herrin, after undergoing a 26-hour surgery to separate them, are now breathing on their own at a Salt Lake City hospital.
'Bachelorette' viewers aren't seeking reality, researcher says
Aug 14, 2006 |
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Reality television has been a big draw on television for years, but it appears viewers prefer some of these programs to be light in actual reality, says a Penn State researcher.
Auto, steel makers to fund mercury program
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U.S. steel and auto makers have agreed to a plan to remove light switches containing mercury from old cars and trucks before they are recycled.
Report hails Zambia AIDS program
Aug 14, 2006 |
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Leaders of an AIDS treatment program in Lusaka, Zambia, said at a conference in Toronto that the treatments have saved multiple lives.
NASA wants new explorers
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2006 |
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NASA has issued new guidelines for the U.S. academic community to use in preparing the next generation of explorers and innovators.
ISS crew prepares for Atlantis visit
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
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Refurbishing an exercise treadmill and preparing for a facility expansion highlighted activities aboard the International Space Station last week.
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