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Migrating birds chill to fatten up

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Marathon runners are famed for pasta packing in the days before a big run but when tiny passerine birds set out on their epic migrations, the distances are too great to cover on the energy reserves with which they embark. ...


Giant extinct snake may -- or may not -- shed light on ancient climate

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Aug 03, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 5

(PhysOrg.com) -- Snakes coil up when they sense danger. Some snakes curl up in order to spring into action and strike. Snakes may also coil to preserve body heat, and this warming behavior could affect our understanding of ...


New gadgets demystify metabolism; Find out how many calories your body burns

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 01, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 2

And when she doesn't gain a pound -- ever -- there's only one thing to blame: her metabolism.


Star Trek-like technology offers noninvasive monitor for patients and athletes

Star Trek-like technology offers noninvasive monitor for patients and athletes

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

How long will it take to develop Star Trek-like medical technologies? The gap between science fiction and reality is closing faster than many people may think.


Optimum running speed is stride toward understanding human body form

Biology / Evolution

created Mar 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Runners, listen up: If your body is telling you that your pace feels a little too fast or a little too slow, it may be right.