Archive: 02/28/2008
ASU researcher may have discovered key to life before its origin on Earth
An important discovery has been made with respect to the mystery of “handedness” in biomolecules. Researchers led by Sandra Pizzarello, a research professor at Arizona State University, found that some of the possible abiotic ...
Biology /
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Bright lights: Mystery of glowing antibody solved
A chance discovery of a uniquely luminescent monoclonal antibody nearly ten years ago has proven to be far more interesting -- and far more tenacious -- than anyone might have suspected.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Canada recalls Bahay-Kubo, Ongpin products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people with allergies to wheat or soy not to consume certain Bahay-Kubo and Ongpin meat products.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Study indicates foreign investment influenced by voters choices at the ballot box
A new study by University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management professor Paul Vaaler indicates that when emerging-market countries hold elections they may be determining more than their new government.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Increased strokes linked with China's economic prosperity
A side effect of economic prosperity may be an increased risk of the most common type of strokes, researchers from China report in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Cancer-related protein may play key role in Alzheimer's disease
The cancer-related protein Akt may profoundly influence the fate of the tau protein, which forms bundles of tangled nerve cell fibers in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, reports a new study led by researchers ...
Feb 28, 2008 |
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New child health data show state-to-state differences in quality of care
A new government survey reveals children with special health care needs, such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and asthma, don't consistently get the care that is federally recommended and that there are ...
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Probing Question: Is the Electoral College an outdated system?
In the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore beat George Bush by more than 500,000 votes, yet the lasting image of that campaign is poll workers in Florida examining voter cards for hanging chads. At stake were ...
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Tax Rebates Versus Tax Bonuses
On Feb. 13, 2008, the president signed a $168 billion stimulus package designed to give $300, $600 or $1,200 checks to more than 100 million Americans. It was the second time in seven years that lawmakers ...
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Officials Review Readiness for Endeavour Shuttle Mission
NASA's senior officials and Space Shuttle Program managers are meeting today for the Flight Readiness Review, a standard process leading up to any shuttle mission. Known simply by its acronym FRR, the two-day ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Spacecraft at Mars Prepare to Welcome New Kid on the Block
Three Mars spacecraft are adjusting their orbits to be over the right place at the right time to listen to NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander as it enters the Martian atmosphere on May 25.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 28, 2008 |
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IBM researchers unveil green optical network technology prototype
IBM researchers today unveiled the fastest and most highly integrated optical data bus ever developed. The prototype technology could bring massive amounts of bandwidth in an energy-efficient way to all kinds ...
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Softphone is a Squeezable Concept
At first glance, Qian Jiang's Softphone looks more like a mini trampoline than a cell phone. It doesn´t flip or slide to open, but rather it has that nerf type of appeal that just begs to be squeezed - which ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Heightened weighing discomfort among women may increase their health risks
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania points to increased health risks for women owing to their higher level of discomfort about being weighed in public.
Feb 28, 2008 |
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Breakthroughs in nanotechnology on edge of 'knowledge frontier'
University of Missouri scientist Kattesh Katti recently discovered how to make gold nanoparticles using gold salts, soybeans and water. Katti’s research has garnered attention worldwide and the environmentally-friendly discovery ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Feb 28, 2008 |
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