Earth-like planets may be found soon
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 24, 2008 |
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U.S. experts say known planets outside of Earth's solar system, currently numbered at 277, could soon include smaller planets that are closer to Earth's size.
Fujitsu to Release World's First 7200-RPM 320 GB 2.5'' HDD
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Fujitsu today announced its new MHZ2 BJ series of 2.5" hard disk drives that feature a rotational speed of 7200 RPM and capacities up to 320 GB. Sales of the new series will begin at the end of June 2008. ...
Experts mull future of Thames Barrier
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Sea levels are rising much faster than when the Thames Barrier was designed, and British officials are looking ahead to new consider flood defenses.
Scientists work to save endangered chimps
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An international effort is being organized to save some 15 endangered chimpanzees isolated in a part of Rwanda's rain forest.
Researchers find evidence of periodontal disease leading to gestational diabetes
Mar 24, 2008 |
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A study by a New York University dental research team has discovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease are more likely to develop gestational diabetes mellitus than pregnant women with healthy gums.
Baby boys are more likely to die than baby girls
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Male infants in developed nations are more likely to die than female infants, a fact that is partially responsible for men’s shorter lifespans, reveals a new study by researchers from University of Pennsylvania and University ...
Model offers new understanding of cell signaling
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Mar 24, 2008 |
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Looking for answers in the bright light of day, rather than the confined beam of a street light at night. That’s how University of Michigan researcher Sofia Merajver, M.D., Ph.D., describes the power of a new mathematical ...
Researchers boost beef jerky safety
Mar 24, 2008 |
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The latest spate of meat recalls due to E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination might have consumers wondering about the safety of their meat products.
Strengthening the tumor-fighting ability of T cells
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Researchers may have found a new way to promote immune cell attack on tumors. The new study, by a team of scientists in Milan, Italy, will be published online on March 24 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
A chemical 'keypad lock' for biomolecular computers
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Researchers in New York are reporting an advance toward a new generation of ultra-powerful computers built from DNA and enzymes, rather than transistors, silicon chips, and plastic. Their report on development of a key component ...
Research could lead to sharks predicting weather
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Ground-breaking research which could lead to sharks being used to predict the weather has been carried out at Aberdeen’s National Hyperbaric Centre. Marine Biology student Lauren Smith is close to completing ...
Free drug samples may burden patients' pockets
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Following free drug sample receipt, patients who receive these samples have significantly higher out-of-pocket prescription costs than those who don't, according to the first study to look at the out-of-pocket cost associated ...
Research to lead to brain tumor therapies
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Unique human in vitro model (cell culture) research currently underway at the Peninsula Medical School in the South West of England is set to identify and develop therapies for the treatment of multiple tumours in the brain.
CSI fact catching up with fiction as chemists develop new technology
Mar 24, 2008 |
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Real-life crime scene analysis of bloodstains, fingerprints, and other evidence does not match the speed and certainty on television shows such as CSI. But thanks to advances in chemistry, fact is catching up with fiction ...
Risky teen behavior may not occur at home or school: but how to track?
Mar 24, 2008 |
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How can researchers track where teens go when not in or near home or school to see if this movement has an impact on health-related behavior such as smoking or sexual activity? The answer is through that ubiquitous teen accessory ...
