Archive: 09/25/2006
ISS crew gets ready to return to Earth
NASA says the Expedition 13 and 14 crews on the International Space Station are coordinating handover activities in advance of Expedition 13's departure.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Human concentration study is reported
A U.S. study suggests multitasking is no problem for most people, but listening to more than one communication can be problematic.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Acupuncture may cool hot flashes
Researchers at Stanford University are planning further investigation to see if acupuncture can cool the hot flashes of menopausal women.
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Study: Squid are masters of disguise
U.S. marine scientists say squid are masters of disguise, using their pigmented skin cells to camouflage themselves nearly instantaneously from predators.
Biology /
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Menthol cigarette smokers may have harder time quitting
Although menthol and non-menthol cigarettes appear to be equally harmful to the lungs and cardiovascular system, menthol cigarettes may be harder to quit, according to a UCSF-led study that tracked more than 1,200 smokers ...
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Why Popeye only has eyes for spinach
Eating spinach could protect your eyes from the leading cause of blindness in western society, say experts at The University of Manchester.
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Air travelers don't mind delays if security checks consistent
A new study finds that people are willing to endure the wait for airport security screening, especially if delays are consistent among airports and at different times of day. Findings also show that preferences vary between ...
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Floating hearts pose problem in Florida
An aquatic weed called "floating hearts" is reportedly causing massive problems for waterway managers across southern Florida.
Sep 25, 2006 |
2.3 / 5 (3) |
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Viagra may aggravate sleep apnea
A study done in Brazil indicates a single dose of the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may aggravate sleep apnea.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 25, 2006 |
3.7 / 5 (3) |
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Medicine Web alerting system is created
U.S. researchers say they've developed a faster way to inform consumers online when a medicine is withdrawn from the marketplace.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 25, 2006 |
3 / 5 (2) |
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Music may help relieve medical anxiety
A U.S. study suggests music might allow colonoscopies to be preformed using less sedation without sacrificing comfort.
Sep 25, 2006 |
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New Method Creates Nanowire Detectors Exactly Where Needed
There seems to be little doubt among cancer researchers that new detection systems using nanowires and microfluidics hold the promise of providing a quantum leap in the detection of cancer-related molecules and genes. However, ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Study suggests 'connectivity' via the Internet is vital for communities experiencing a crisis
A recent study conducted by researchers at Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University demonstrates that the Internet has the capacity to sustain a geographic community in a crisis situation as much as ...
Sep 25, 2006 |
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Sponsors can connect with any event, just explain the link
Advertisers don't need an overt and obvious link to a product or brand to be successful, according to new marketing research. Sponsors with natural links to events, such as an oil company sponsoring a car race, are said to ...
Sep 25, 2006 |
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LANL/NIST Team Sends Quantum Encryption 'Keys' Over Record Distances
Using an innovative sensor for detecting single photons, the smallest particles of light, scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Albion College ...
Sep 25, 2006 |
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