Archive: 04/23/2009
Presto! Fast color-changing material may lead to more powerful computers (w/Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers in Japan are reporting development of a new so-called "photochromic" material that changes color thousands of times faster than conventional materials when exposed to light.
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'Self-healing' polymer may facilitate recycling of hard-to-dispose plastic
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers in The Netherlands are reporting development of a new plastic with potential for use in the first easy-to-recycle computer circuit boards, electrical insulation, and other electronics ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Typical lost laptop costs companies nearly $50,000, study finds
A typical lost or stolen laptop costs employers $49,246, mostly due to the value of the missing intellectual property or other sensitive data, according to an Intel-commissioned study made public this week.
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Type of vitamin B1 could treat common cause of blindness
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that a form of vitamin B1 could become a new and effective treatment for one of the world's leading causes of blindness.
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Radiation device in the breast reduces complications for early stage breast cancer patients
A new study shows that the SAVI applicator, a small, expandable device inserted inside the breast to deliver partial breast irradiation, carries a low infection risk, a potential complication of such devices. ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Beyond associations: Colorectal cancer culprit found
Genetics plays a key role in determining risk for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Several common genetic markers have been found to be associated with the disease, ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Wis. could be first to require cochlear implants
(AP) -- Wisconsin could become the first state requiring private insurance companies to cover cochlear implants for children with severe hearing problems. The state Legislature passed a bill Thursday requiring private health ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Novel cancer drug reduces neuroblastoma growth by 75 percent
Researchers from the Children's Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found a new drug that restricts the growth of neuroblastoma, a childhood brain cancer. The pre-clinical study was ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Texas has more farms, fewer acres, new study shows
The loss and fragmentation of Texas' farms, ranches and forests is part of a continued trend that highlights the importance of rural lands in maintaining the state's natural resources and economic base, according to a newly ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Knowledge unlocks key to healthier options for dialysis patients
Kidney disease patients who are educated about dialysis are more likely to undergo a standard but under-utilized dialysis-related procedure than less knowledgeable patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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A Hummer That Gets 100 MPG?
(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the more interesting vehicles unveiled at the the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit is an electric Hummer that gets, according to its developer Raser Technologies, ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Virtual nurse helps counsel patients before their hospital release
(PhysOrg.com) -- Looking for a nurse with a calm, patient bedside manner?
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Personality traits contribute to 'placebo effect'
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at McGill University have found for the first time that novelty seeking personality types enjoy a stronger “placebo response,” or pain relief caused by the administration of a sham treatment, ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Yahoo! abandoning GeoCities
Yahoo! said Thursday it will close its GeoCities service that provides people a free online locale for home pages.
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Study finds gene bringing together animal and human research in alcoholism
An important genetic study conducted through Mayo Clinic has identified vital new information concerning alcoholism in subjects with European ancestry, according to a recent issue of Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Re ...
Apr 23, 2009 |
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