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Scientists map speed of climate change

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 23, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (26) | comments 21

New study finds that the average ecosystem will need to shift about a quarter mile per year to keep pace with global climate change.


Adverse consequences of obesity may be greater than previously thought

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 23, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 1

The link between obesity and cardiovascular mortality may be substantially underestimated, while some of the adverse consequences of being underweight may be overstated, concludes a study published in the British Medical ...


Part 1: From Linacs to Lasers: Accelerators and Light Sources of Tomorrow

Accelerators and Light Sources of Tomorrow (Part 1: From Linacs to Lasers)

Physics / General Physics

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 2

From their humble beginnings as offshoots of the ordinary electric light bulb, particle accelerators have evolved in surprising directions. Among the most productive and promising developments have been light ...


Poll finds 3/4 of parents who tried to get H1N1 vaccine for their children have gotten it

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new poll by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows the shortage of H1N1 vaccine for children is easing. As of late last week, three-quarters of parents who tried to get the vaccine for their children ...


Formation of the Gulf of Corinth rift, Greece

Formation of the Gulf of Corinth rift, Greece

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A study of the structure and evolution of the Gulf of Corinth rift in central Greece will increase scientific understanding of rifted margin development and the tectonic mechanisms underlying seafloor spreading ...


Poor face greater health burden than smokers or the obese

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The average low-income person loses 8.2 years of perfect health, the average high school dropout loses 5.1 years, and the obese lose 4.2 years, according to researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. ...


Surgery recognized as effective treatment for type 2 diabetes

Medicine & Health / Other

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A first-of-its-kind consensus statement by 50 medical experts from around the world has pronounced surgery to be a legitimate and effective treatment for type 2 diabetes, bringing the procedure a significant step closer to ...


Survey: Internet use grows fast among Latinos

Technology / Internet

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Latino adults are increasing their use of the Internet faster than other ethnic groups, according to a new survey from the Pew Hispanic Center and the Pew Internet and American Life Project.


Attention Demands May Explain Why Texting While Driving Is So Dangerous

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- A timely study in the journal Human Factors suggests why texting while driving is riskier than talking on a cell phone or with another passenger. Human factors/ergonomics researchers at the University of Uta ...


One dose of H1N1 vaccine may provide sufficient protection for infants and children

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Dec 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

One dose of vaccine may be effective to protect infants and children and reduce transmission of the H1N1 virus, according to a study in JAMA, published online today because of its public health implications. The study will a ...


Study: States need economic freedom to benefit from natural resources

Other Sciences / Economics

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- States with small governments, low taxes and labor market freedom enjoy greater benefits from natural resource development than states with large and intrusive government policies, according to a new study ...


Research suggests link between infertility, low egg reserve, and breast/ovarian cancer gene (BRCA1)

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A New York Medical College physician who specializes in restoring or preserving fertility in female cancer patients has discovered a possible link between the presence of breast cancer genes and infertility.


Final Blu-ray 3D Specification Announced

Technology / Hi Tech

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced the finalization and release of the "Blu-ray 3DTM" specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and ...


Wild chimps have near human understanding of fire, says study

Wild chimps have near human understanding of fire, study says

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The use and control of fire are behavioral characteristics that distinguish humans from other animals. Now, a new study by Iowa State University anthropologist Jill Pruetz reports that savanna ...


Report: Arizonans make good neighbors, but not good citizens

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Polls consistently show that Arizonans take pride in their state, enjoy their quality of life, and like and trust their neighbors. Yet despite such positive outlooks, the percentage of Arizona citizens who ...