Movies shed new light on how nerves are wrapped
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Much like the electrical wiring in your house, the nerves in your body need to be completely covered by a layer of insulation to work properly.
Global Warming Increases Species Extinctions Worldwide
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Nov 15, 2006 |
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Global warming has already caused extinctions in the most sensitive habitats and will continue to cause more species to go extinct over the next 50 to 100 years, confirms the most comprehensive study since 2003 on the effects ...
NASA broadcasts first HDTV space program
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 15, 2006 |
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The first HDTV broadcast from space took place Wednesday, featuring the International Space Station's Expedition 14 Cmdr. Michael Lopez-Alegria.
Women beware: Caring too much can be deadly, say health experts
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Women are still the world's dominant caregivers but they increasingly fail to care for themselves - with deadly consequences, according to experts presenting at an international health conference this week.
What lies beneath: Petroleum targets unearthed by UH professor
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Enhancing ways to detect petroleum targets has earned one University of Houston scientist high international honors. Kristopher Innanen, an assistant professor of physics at UH, received the J. Clarence Karcher ...
Sibling relationships reflect family dynamics
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Most children in the United States grow up with sisters and brothers. Connections that usually last a lifetime, these relationships can be strained at times, especially during childhood. New research concludes that sibling ...
Scientists find new way to manipulate DNA
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Polymers, large molecules comprised of chains of repeating structures, are used in everything from the coatings on walls of ships and pipes to reduce flow drag to gene therapy.
Toshiba Launches Second Generation HD DVD Players in Japanese Market
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Toshiba Corporation today announced the launch of its second generation HD DVD players in the Japanese market. The company will roll out two new players, HD-XF2 and HD-XA2, from late December.
Scientists report thyroid cancer discovery
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Canadian scientists say the discovery of a mutated protein in cells linked with thyroid cancer may lead to the development of drugs to fight such cancers.
Newly identified strains of Chlamydia trachomatis could produce new diseases
Nov 15, 2006 |
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A new study led by a scientist at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) is the first to conclude that Chlamydia trachomatis is evolving at a rate faster than scientists first thought or imagined.
Grid computing 'Mappa mundi' unveiled in Florida
Technology / Computer Sciences
Nov 15, 2006 |
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Visitors to Supercomputing '06 in Tampa, Florida this week will be the first to see a new interactive map that shows nine of the world's largest computing Grids. The map, developed by researchers from GridPP in the UK and ...
Study Reports Conflict-of-Interest Policies and Practices of Major Journals
Nov 15, 2006 |
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UCLA researchers report that although the majority of medical journals have conflict-of-interest policies in place for study authors, less than half require such policies for editors or peer-reviewers. In addition, many journals ...
Thyroid cancer discovery points to new treatments, prevention
Nov 15, 2006 |
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The actions of a mutated protein in cells linked to thyroid cancer have been uncovered by researchers at Queen's University. The discovery paves the way for the future development of drugs to more effectively target, treat ...
Aphid population control is studied
Nov 15, 2006 |
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U.S. agricultural scientists say farmers could save up to $12 per acre on insecticide treatments for soybean aphids by using the aphid's natural enemies.
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