Archive: 10/20/2006
People living in highly black concentrated neighborhoods more likely to report their health as poor
In a study examining the relationship between racial/ethnic neighborhood concentration and self-reported health, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that individuals living in neighborhoods ...
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Cell Phone of the Future Saves Lives
Researchers at the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and Department of Computer Science and Engineering are working on cell phone applications that can help keep you safer, tell you when ...
Oct 20, 2006 |
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RFID tags deliver letters safely to destination
On with a stamp, off to the mailbox, and the letter usually arrives the next day – after a long journey through a complex system of logistics. A new type of RFID tag with a display can help to make the system ...
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Plastic components from the microwave
Manufacturing fiber-reinforced plastic components for ships, facades of buildings and wind power plants is a technically difficult process. Researchers are now developing a new, environment-friendly process ...
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Scientists identify memory gene
An international study led by U.S. geneticists has discovered a gene -- called Kibra -- that is associated with memory performance in humans.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Eat and exercise to a thinner waist
Those things mamas across the United States say -- it's a meal not a race, eat more vegetables, go play outside -- really help battle the waistline bulge.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Fossil salmon found in Washington state
Scientists say that fossil salmon found on a riverbank in Washington state are sockeye from about 1 million years ago.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Scientists develop insulin-producing cells
Scientists at a California biotechnology company said they have developed a way to turn embryonic stem cells into insulin-producing pancreatic cells.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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College Board weighs online science labs
The College Board is studying whether virtual science labs are acceptable for Advance Placement coursework for U.S. high school science students.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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U.S. in vitro pioneer dies
Mason Andrews, the obstetrician who delivered the first in-vitro baby in the United States, died of pulmonary fibrosis at his home in Norfolk, Va.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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DNA samples used more for property crimes
Law enforcement agencies across the United States more and more use a national database of criminals' DNA to solve non-violent property crimes.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Medicare drug subsidy not automatic in '07
Some low-income elderly and disabled people who received federal money for U.S. Medicare drug coverage must reapply for the assistance in 2007.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Study indicates a few extra pounds good
Scientists in Denmark said research indicates being slightly overweight may help people survive several life-threatening conditions.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Hawking files for divorce
Stephen Hawking, best-selling author of "A Brief History of Time," and his wife have filed for divorce in England.
Oct 20, 2006 |
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Are trauma centers prepared for mass-casualty disasters?
Natural and manmade disasters, including the terrorist attacks of Sept.11, 2001 and Hurricane Katrina, have raised concerns about the capacity of trauma centers to absorb large numbers of patients from mass-casualty events. ...
Oct 20, 2006 |
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