Archive: 03/19/2007
Scientists unlock mystery of embryonic stem cell signaling pathway
A newly discovered small molecule called IQ-1 plays a key role in preventing embryonic stem cells from differentiating into one or more specific cell types, allowing them to instead continue growing and dividing indefinitely, ...
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Eavesdropping nuthatches distinguish danger threats in chickadee alarm calls
If Dr. John Watson had been chronicling the work of Christopher Templeton rather than the exploits of Sherlock Holmes, he might have entitled the latest research by Templeton "The Adventure of the Avian Eavesdroppers." ...
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Producing cosmic gamma rays in starburst regions
In 2002, when astronomers first detected cosmic gamma rays – the most energetic form of light known – coming from the constellation Cygnus they were surprised and perplexed. The region lacked the extreme electromagnetic ...
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Not so easy to imitate nature
The idea was to solve the problem of de-icing airplane wings. But the result of the research project at Linköping University in Sweden was just the opposite: the possibility of artificially freezing ice at high temperatures.
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Beetle species rediscovered in Britain
The endangered short-necked oil beetle, long thought gone from Britain, was rediscovered recently by an entomologist at a site in southern county of Devon.
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Researchers study electron spin relaxation in organic nanostructures
Researchers have made an important advance in the emerging field of 'spintronics' that may one day usher in a new generation of smaller, smarter, faster computers, sensors and other devices, according to findings reported ...
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Flexible battery power
A paper-like, polymer based rechargeable battery has been made by Japanese scientists. The news is reported in the latest edition of The Royal Society of Chemistry journal Chemical Communications.
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Late Registrants More Likely to Vote, Finds Study of Voter Participation
"Later is better" when it comes to voter registration in national elections, according a new study of voter participation in the 2000 presidential election.
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Supercomputer Simulations may Pinpoint Causes of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Diseases
Using the massive computer-simulation power of the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego, researchers are zeroing in on the causes of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis ...
Mar 19, 2007 |
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New Russian drug may help fight bird flu
Russian scientists have created a new anti-virus drug that they allege can help neutralize the potentially deadly H5N1 bird flu virus.
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Alcohol-based cirrhosis on rise in Britain
Cases involving cirrhosis of the liver by alcohol among British people aged 25-to-34 years have more than doubled during the last decade, figures show.
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Samsung, STMicroelectronics, Metalink Unveil Wireless HD IPTV Set-Top Box at CeBIT
Samsung Electronics, STMicroelectronics and Metalink today announced their collaboration to launch a revolutionary set-top box, which supports high-definition (HD) TV quality based on 802.11n wireless IPTV standard, at CeBIT ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Samsung Introduces New Bluetooth Headset Designed by Bang and Olufsen
Samsung Electronics showcased the high-class Bluetooth Headset (WEP 420), designed by Bang & Olufsen, for the first time at CeBIT 2007 in Hanover, Germany.
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Finders, Keepers? Not in New York
If you lose your wallet in New York City, do you expect to ever see it again? Given the stereotypes that surround the city—all New Yorkers are rude, their city is a den of thieves, they would just as soon step over you than ...
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Sea lion decline linked to climate change
The recent decrease in the Alaskan sea lion population is linked to the changing ocean climate, a report says.
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