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Rare vine in Hawaii designated endangered species
Mar 17, 2009 |
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(AP) -- A rare Hawaii vine has been added to the endangered species list, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Tuesday.
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Rare flowering of Chinese tree in Belgium
Aug 12, 2009 |
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An endangered Chinese tree has flowered in a Belgian arboretum, an event seldom seen anywhere in Europe, the garden's curator said Wednesday.
Study finds thyroid damage from nuke tests
Oct 13, 2006 |
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A new study of people living downwind of the nuclear weapons test site in Nevada finds thyroid damage was more extensive than previously believed.
Probing Question: Is a Stradivarius violin better than other violins?
Nov 06, 2008 |
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Some sell for more than $3.5 million. Only 700 of them exist, and they’re stored in vaults, frequently stolen and often counterfeited.
Going outside -- even in the cold -- improves memory, attention
Dec 16, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Go outside: It helps improve your focus—even when it's cold out. University of Michigan psychology research in the December issue of Psychological Science explored the cognitive benefits of interacting with n ...
Earth's original ancestor was LUCA, study on origins of life
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Dec 17, 2008 |
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Here's another argument against intelligent design. An evolutionary geneticist from the Université de Montréal, together with researchers from the French cities of Lyon and Montpellier, have published a ground-breaking study ...
Toxic chemicals affect steroid hormones differently in humans and invertebrates
Jun 29, 2009 |
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In a study with important consequences for studies on the effects of chemicals on steroid responses in humans, a team of French and American scientists, including Michael E. Baker, PhD, professor in UC San Diego's Department ...
Protein could prevent blocked arteries
Dec 09, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- For the first time, researchers have found that a modified form of a naturally occurring protein, N-cadherin, could prevent blocked arteries. Blocked arteries are a major cause of heart attacks ...
Pediatrics study: Involve adolescents in end-of-life medical decisions
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 09, 2009 |
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Conversations between adolescents suffering from chronic illnesses and their families about end-of-life wishes well before a serious event occurs won't discourage hope for recovery or cause additional emotional or mental ...
Patriotic new lilacs introduced
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Jul 01, 2008 |
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Lilacs. The word evokes memories of promising spring days and visions of colorful, perfumed blooms. Lilacs have long been well-loved staples in America's yards and gardens, and have played a storied role in ...
Changing fashions govern mating success in lark buntings, study finds
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Jan 24, 2008 |
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A study of how female lark buntings choose their mates, published this week in Science, adds a surprising new twist to the evolutionary theory of sexual selection. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, ...
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