News tagged with extreme reactions


Scientists Explore the Mysteries of Why We Sleep

Medicine & Health / Research

created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Has it ever occurred to you, when faced with a big decision, to stay awake on it?





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Water acts as catalyst in explosives

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Mar 20, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (12) | comments 2

The most abundant material on Earth exhibits some unusual chemical properties when placed under extreme conditions.


New evidence supports 19th century idea on formation of oil and gas

New evidence supports 19th century idea on formation of oil and gas

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Scientists in Washington, D.C. are reporting laboratory evidence supporting the possibility that some of Earth's oil and natural gas may have formed in a way much different than the traditional process described ...


Fear of nuts creating hysteria of epidemic proportions

Medicine & Health / Other

created Dec 10, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Measures imposed to reduce exposure to nuts are often based on irrational fears of nut allergies and are becoming increasingly sensationalist, according to a doctor on bmj.com today.


Ultrashort light pulse blazes new paths for science, industry

Ultrashort light pulse blazes new paths for science, industry

Physics / General Physics

created May 01, 2007 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (23) | comments 0

Researchers in Italy have created an ultrashort light pulse—a single isolated burst of extreme-ultraviolet light that lasts for only 130 attoseconds. Their achievement currently represents the shortest artificial ...


'Cold fusion' rebirth? New evidence for existence of controversial energy source

'Cold fusion' rebirth? New evidence for existence of controversial energy source

Physics / General Physics

created Mar 23, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (45) | comments 59

Researchers are reporting compelling new scientific evidence for the existence of low-energy nuclear reactions (LENR), the process once called "cold fusion" that may promise a new source of energy. One group ...


Jurors fail to understand rape victims

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Rape trial juries need better guidance in the courtroom -- and a better understanding of rape victims -- to help them reach their verdict.


Six bad reactions to swine flu vaccine in Canada: official (Update)

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 4

Six severe allergic reactions to swine flu vaccinations have been observed in Canada, health authorities said Tuesday, adding that all of the individuals are feeling better.


Research center to free chemistry from Earth's bonds

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Oct 08, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A new research center combining the tools of chemistry and astronomy will use the unique laboratory of interstellar space to free the study of basic chemistry from the restrictive bonds of Earth.


New artificial enzyme safer for nature

Chemistry / Biochemistry

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

Perilous and polluting industrial processes can be made safer with enzymes. But only a short range of enzymes have been available for the chemical industry.


Latex banned at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 18, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 0

The landmark Baltimore hospital where latex gloves were invented has become the first major medical institution in the United States to ban latex products.



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