Mistaken identity? When a white marlin may not always be a white marlin
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For years, anglers thinking they were catching the prized white marlin may have caught something quite different, raising concerns about the true remaining numbers of the threatened species, according to an ...
The cost of keeping eggs fresh for mother cockroaches
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Feb 26, 2007 |
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One of the defining differences between the sexes is in the size of their gametes. Males make many tiny sperm while females make only a few large eggs. This suggests that sperm are cheap while eggs are expensive. ...
The influence of the menstrual cycle on the female brain
Feb 26, 2007 |
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What influence does the variation in estrogen level have on the activation of the female brain? Using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Jean-Claude Dreher, a researcher at the Cognitive Neuroscience Center (CNRS/Université ...
Researchers study harmful particulates
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Reducing barnyard emissions is one way to help reduce the harmful effects of tiny atmospheric air particles that can cause severe asthma in children, and lung cancer and heart attacks in some adults.
Drug shows promise for Down syndrome
Medicine & Health / Medications
Feb 26, 2007 |
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Researchers at California's Stanford University report a drug known as PTZ can improve the learning and memory of lab mice with Down syndrome.
Research suggests a significant circadian rhythm in swim performance lasting 2-4 minutes
Feb 26, 2007 |
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A new study investigating the potential of a circadian rhythm in athletic performance adds further confirmation that it exists. The finding is being published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, one of 11 peer reviewed ...
Rosetta lander measures Mars' magnetic environment around close approach
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 26, 2007 |
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In addition to acquiring incredible images of Mars during the planetary swingby earlier today, Rosetta and its lander Philae continue returning data from the Red Planet. The ROMAP instrument on board Philae ...
Researchers discover key to body's ability to detect subtle temperature changes
Feb 26, 2007 |
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Scientists have long known the molecular mechanisms behind most of the body’s sensing capabilities. Vision, for example, is made possible in part by rhodopsin, a pigment molecule that is extremely sensitive to light. It is ...
Scientists remove allergens from prawns
Feb 26, 2007 |
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Chinese researchers say they have good news for seafood allergy sufferers who might soon be able to eat prawns without the fear of an adverse reaction.
Center will study small-scale fluidics
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A U.S. fluidics center has been awarded $7.2 million for a three-year project to advance science that's key to unlocking a vast array of new technologies.
