NASA Establishes New Office to Study Cosmic Phenomena
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Jun 26, 2007 |
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NASA has created a new office to study in more detail some of the universe's most exotic phenomena: dark energy, black holes and cosmic microwave background radiation.
Increasing physical activity with a little boost
Jun 26, 2007 |
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As Americans struggle to become more physically active, simple programs that provide feedback and motivation can play a crucial role in getting people off to a good start, according to a study of the July issue of Health Ps ...
Gene deficiency is a protective barrier to obesity
Jun 26, 2007 |
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A search for the molecular clues of longevity has taken Mayo Clinic researchers down another path that could explain why some people who consume excessive calories don’t gain weight. The study, which was done in laboratory ...
Aspirin resistant proteins are identified
Jun 26, 2007 |
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Spanish scientists have identified blood proteins that might create aspirin resistance that keeps thousands of people from reaping aspirin's benefits.
Ultrasound proves safe alternative to biopsy in some breast masses
Jun 26, 2007 |
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Researchers have reported that breast masses shown on ultrasound that are diagnosed as “probably benign” can be safely managed with imaging follow-up rather than biopsy, according to a study appearing in the July issue of ...
The beetle's dilemma
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Jun 26, 2007 |
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Large jaws are efficient in crushing hard prey, whereas small jaws are functional in capturing elusive prey. Researchers have suggested that such trade-offs between “force” and “velocity” could cause evolutionary ...
Shuttle ready for piggy-backed plane ride
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Jun 26, 2007 |
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NASA scientists readied space shuttle Atlantis for a "piggy-backed" ride atop a Boeing 747 airplane this week to the Kennedy Space Center.
Study: Pet care industry is booming
Jun 26, 2007 |
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The American Chemical Society said U.S. pet owners spent $18.5 million last year on veterinary care, medications and other non-food pet supplies.
New gamma ray satellite currently lodging in a comfortable 'clean room'
Jun 26, 2007 |
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NASA's Gamma ray Large Area Telescope (GLAST) awaits its launch in December this year and is currently living in a "clean room" at General Dynamics in Gilbert, Ariz., while it's being checked and tested.
A new system for collaboration in cell communication
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Jun 26, 2007 |
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Investigators from the Institute of Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) have identified a new signalling mechanism among cells in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. The researchers found that two independent groups ...
Traffic injuries are major African problem
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A French study has found Africa's traffic death rate is higher than in any other region of the world, yet research into improving road safety is lacking.
OU leads study to compare the outcomes of different planned places of birth
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Oxford University is leading the first national study in England to compare the consequences for mother and baby of planning to give birth at home, in a midwifery unit or in hospital.
