Evidence of a Bose glass state?
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"In nano-sized systems many physical properties are greatly altered from those of macroscopic-sized systems. Therefore, study of nano-sized systems, in general, is very important in developing fundamental physics," Keiya ...
Medics solve an ancient riddle -- and offer new tool for diagnosis
May 30, 2008 |
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A puzzling medical condition, identified more than 2,000 years ago by Hippocrates, has finally been explained by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Bikini-clad women make men impatient
May 30, 2008 |
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Images of sexy women tend to whet men's sexual appetite. But stimulating new research in the Journal of Consumer Research says there's more than meets the eye. A recent study shows that men who watched sexy videos or handled ...
Golf prolongs life
May 30, 2008 |
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Golf can be a good investment for the health, according to a new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The death rate for golfers is 40 per cent lower than for other people of the same sex, age ...
Famous Supernovae Still Echo Across the Milky Way
May 30, 2008 |
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While walking home on November 11, 1572, astronomer Tycho Brahe idly glanced at the sky. He was surprised to see a bright star in the constellation Cassiopeia that hadn’t been there before. The new star, which ...
Researchers clear up Alzheimer's plaques in mice
May 30, 2008 |
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Blocking a common immune system response cleared up plaques associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and enabled treated mice to recover some lost memory, Yale University researchers report Friday in the journal Nature Medicine. ...
Tiny Particles Solve Big Problems
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
May 30, 2008 |
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Cutting edge nanotechnology research at North Carolina State University is leading to advances in everything from revitalizing HIV drugs to creating harder, stronger nanocrystalline iron that can really take the heat.
Phoenix Mars Lander Puts Arm and Other Tools to Work
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 30, 2008 |
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NASA's Mars lander is returning more detailed images from the Martian surface and is now preparing its instruments for science operations.
Tumor suppressor genes speed up and slow down aging in engineered mouse
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May 30, 2008 |
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Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an animal model that can test the function of two prominent tumor suppressor genes, p16 and p19, in the aging process. Scientists knew that both these genes were expressed at increased ...
Researchers develop nanowire 'paper towel' for oil spills
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
May 30, 2008 |
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A mat of nanowires with the touch and feel of paper could be an important new tool in the cleanup of oil and other organic pollutants, MIT researchers and colleagues report in the May 30 online issue of Nature Na ...
Volcanic bug aids 'Children of the Moon'
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May 30, 2008 |
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Scientists probing an ancient microbe have shed new light on a rare condition that causes acute sensitivity to the sun.
New details on venusian clouds revealed
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 30, 2008 |
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As ESA's Venus Express orbits our sister planet, new images of the cloud structure of one of the most enigmatic atmospheres of the Solar System reveal brand-new details.
The traditional Mediterranean diet protects against diabetes
May 30, 2008 |
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The traditional Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against type 2 diabetes, according to a study published on bmj.com today. The Mediterreanean diet is rich in olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, ...
Look before you leap: New study examines self-control
May 30, 2008 |
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Reckless decision-making can lead to dire consequences when it comes to food, credit cards, or savings. What's the key to making good decisions? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research outlines a novel method for me ...
Excitement Builds as GLAST Readies Its Gamma-ray Vision
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 30, 2008 |
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Scientists around the world are excited about all the things that the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, is going to uncover after it launches on June 5 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, ...
