Archive: 10/15/2009
Graphene: Unravelling the secrets of a magic material
UCL researchers are helping to unlock the secrets of a material that could ultimately be used in a new generation of electronic devices.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Oct 15, 2009 |
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No need for needles: Botox sponge treats intrinsic rhinitis
Injecting botulinum toxin (botox) to treat intrinsic or allergic rhinitis may be a thing of the past as researchers have now shown that sponges soaked in botox are equally effective in treating the condition. The research ...
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Game Review: 'Wii Fit Plus'
Making exercise less boring. For millions of gamers, this was the promise of the original "Wii Fit."
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Astronomers seek to explore the cosmic Dark Ages
No place seems safe from the prying eyes of inquisitive astronomers. They've traced the evolution of the universe back to the "Big Bang," the theoretical birth of the cosmos 13.7 billion years ago, but there's still a long ...
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Heart test found safe for pre-transplant kidney patients
A screening test that measures whether a patient's heart is healthy enough for a kidney transplant is not as dangerous as once thought, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the Am ...
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Giving babies Tylenol may blunt vaccines' effects
(AP) -- Giving babies Tylenol to prevent fever when they get childhood vaccinations may backfire and make the shots a little less effective, surprising new research suggests.
Oct 15, 2009 |
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'Magnetricity' observed and measured for the first time
(PhysOrg.com) -- A magnetic charge can behave and interact just like an electric charge in some materials, according to new research led by the London Centre for Nanotechnology.
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Stem cells offer new hope for kidney disease patients
Several cell-based therapy approaches could provide new treatments for patients with Alport syndrome, reports an upcoming paper in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). "Our study opens ...
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Fish Sense Other Fish Via Ripples
Although humans experience their world through vision, touch and the other senses, many creatures gather information about their surroundings through unique sensory mechanisms that humans don’t have.
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Sony to launch PlayStation with bigger hard drive
(AP) -- To give more room for game, movie and music downloads, Sony is launching a PlayStation 3 with a larger hard drive on Nov. 3.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
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Research shows treating HIV-AIDS with interleukin-2 is ineffective
An international research team has demonstrated that treating HIV-AIDS with interleukin-2 (IL-2) is ineffective. As a result, the researchers recommend that clinical trials on this compound be stopped. Their finding was published ...
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Google's growth accelerates as 3Q profit rises
(AP) -- Google Inc. shifted into a higher gear in the third quarter and began to leave the recession behind as the 11-year-old Internet search leader recorded its biggest profit yet.
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Swine flu 6 months later: Relief, but winter looms
(AP) -- It was six months ago that scientists discovered an ominous new flu virus, touching off fears of a catastrophic global outbreak that could cause people to drop dead in the streets. Doomsday, of course, ...
Oct 15, 2009 |
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News in red and blue: Messages about social factors and health can backfire
Here's a health idea that Democrats and Republicans agree on: when given information on the genetic factors that cause diabetes, both parties equally supported public health policies to prevent the disease.
Oct 15, 2009 |
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IBM sees better profit despite tech sales slump
(AP) -- IBM Corp. is a rare example of a company that has kept boosting profit and jacking up its guidance even as the recession has sapped its sales.
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