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Neandertals sophisticated and fearless hunters

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 14, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 3

Neandertals, the 'stupid' cousins of modern humans were capable of capturing the most impressive animals. This indicates that Neandertals were anything but dim. Dutch researcher Gerrit Dusseldorp analysed their daily forays ...


Study shows competition, not climate change, led to Neanderthal extinction

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Dec 29, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (10) | comments 4

In a recently conducted study, a multidisciplinary French-American research team with expertise in archaeology, past climates, and ecology reported that Neanderthal extinction was principally a result of competition with ...





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Leonid meteor shower peaks Tuesday, Nov. 17

Leonid meteor shower peaks Tuesday, Nov. 17 (w/ Video)

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Leonid meteor shower best viewing this year will be in the hours before dawn on Nov. 17.


First view of Earth as Rosetta approaches home

First view of Earth as Rosetta approaches home

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created 3 hours ago | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- This spectacular image of our home planet was captured by the OSIRIS instrument on ESA's Rosetta comet chaser earlier today as the spacecraft approached Earth for the third and final swingby. ...


Google, Yahoo call for expanded online drug ads

Technology / Internet

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(AP) -- Google, Yahoo and other Web companies joined the pharmaceutical industry Thursday in urging federal regulators to make it easier to pitch drugs in online advertisements.


Study of testosterone in older men

Medicine & Health / Research

created 4 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center announced today that it will participate in a large national study of the effectiveness of testosterone as a treatment for anemia, cardiovascular disease, ...


Advances in malaria research show promise for fight against one of the world's deadliest diseases

Medicine & Health / Other

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In a novel approach at disseminating scientific research, the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute (JHMRI) will hold a web summit to release the latest breakthroughs in malaria research, including new approaches to boosting ...


Research reveals lipids' unexpected role in triggering death of brain cells

Medicine & Health / Research

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The lipid that accumulates in brain cells of individuals with an inherited enzyme disorder also drives the cell death that is a hallmark of the disease, according to new research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ...


Clicker.com aims to become Internet video usher

Technology / Internet

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(AP) -- Web surfing is becoming more like channel surfing as television shows, movies and music videos pour onto the Internet.


No-entry zones for AIDS virus

No-entry zones for AIDS virus

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

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The AIDS virus inserts its genetic material into the genome of the infected cell. Scientists of the German Cancer Research Center have now shown for the first time that the virus almost entirely spares particular ...


Faithful mothers have healthier babies

Medicine & Health / Research

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Faculty of 1000 reviewers examine a study from New Zealand on whether prolonged exposure to the father's semen protects new mothers against pre-eclampsia and having an undersized baby.


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Microsoft brings more Web data to Bing results; teams up with WolframAlpha

Technology / Internet

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(AP) -- Microsoft's Bing search service will pull more information and tools from other Web sites as the company tries to distinguish itself as part of its challenge to market leader Google.



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