Archive: 02/16/2006
UCI researchers discover key factor for survival of human embryonic stem cells
Human embryonic stem cells (hES) offer great hope for the treatment of some devastating diseases, but finding a way to keep enough of these cells usable and healthy for transplantation in patients has been an ongoing problem. ...
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Hi-tech golfwear to jump in sales
Hi-tech golfwear will drive golf equipment sales to $6.7 billion by 2010, according to a new market research report.
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Carbon Nanotubes Store Hydrogen in Step Toward Hydrogen Vehicles
Imagine this: your fuel gauge is hovering near empty. You stop by the nearest store, turn in your empty hydrogen cartridge, buy a full one and pop it into your car. Presto, you’re on your hydrogen-powered ...
Feb 16, 2006 |
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Probing Question: What is the best way to handle annoying coworkers?
Irritating coworkers lurk in every office. They turn the thermostat down, drink the last drop of coffee and don't brew more, eavesdrop on your calls, then stop by to whine about their workload when you're trying ...
Feb 16, 2006 |
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New Clues in the Plant Mating Mystery
New data suggest that molecular communication between the plant sexes--specifically the pollen of males and pistils of females--is more complicated than originally thought. Plants, like animals, avoid inbreeding ...
Feb 16, 2006 |
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Spitzer Finds Violent Galaxies Smothered in 'Crushed Glass'
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has observed a rare population of colliding galaxies whose entangled hearts are wrapped in tiny crystals resembling crushed glass.
Feb 16, 2006 |
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Einstein Equations
Throughout the years mathematicians and physicists have been finding various solutions to Einstein’s equations. These solutions have helped scientists better understand the nature of our cosmos, as well develop ...
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Researchers developing better wheat
Eighteen universities across the United States are combining desirable genes from different varieties of wheat to make better and more competitive varieties.
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Pledge to cut hunger called empty promise
A Cornell University world hunger expert says a 1990 pledge by nearly 200 nations to cut worldwide hunger in half by 2015 was an empty pledge.
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America's favorite pastime: Web surfing?
Jolene Troup finds herself surfing the Web during her downtime at work, whether it be checking her online banking statement or her Myspace mail to playing games or reading up on course descriptions on her school's ...
Feb 16, 2006 |
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Parkes telescope finds new kind of star
An international team of astronomers using CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope in eastern Australia has found a new kind of cosmic object.
Feb 16, 2006 |
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New understanding of DNA repair
A mechanism by which genes are repaired has been described in detail for the first time. This new understanding may, in the long term, provide the scientific foundation upon which therapies to treat genetic diseases or cancers ...
Feb 16, 2006 |
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Early human walking is studied
Arizona State University scientists studying fossilized anklebones have concluded our early ancestors walked with a rather unsteady gait.
Feb 16, 2006 |
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Researchers power up new lithium battery for hybrid cars
Researchers at MIT have developed a new type of lithium battery that could become a cheaper alternative to the batteries that now power hybrid electric cars.
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New memory storage devices on horizon with award-winning work
A University of Houston student's award-winning research in solid state physics may one day provide faster, more efficient access to data, music and movies in such hand-held devices as MP3 players and cellular phones.
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