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College asks students to power down, contemplate (AP)

College asks students to power down, contemplate

Technology / Hi Tech

created Dec 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Dianne Lynch wanted to give the students of Stephens College a break from the constant digital communication that pervades their generation. So she asked them to put their phones and computers away ...


Critical protein helps mend damaged DNA

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 24, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

In order to preserve our DNA, cells have developed an intricate system for monitoring and repairing DNA damage. Yet precisely how the initial damage signal is converted into a repair response remains unclear. Researchers ...


Scientists identify protein that keeps stem cells poised for action

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Like a child awaiting the arrival of Christmas, embryonic stem cells exist in a state of permanent anticipation. They must balance the ability to quickly become more specialized cell types with the cellular chaos that could ...


The sun sets behind the Manhattan skyline on December 11 in New York

New Yorkers beware! New cockroach hits the Big Apple

Biology / Evolution

created Dec 24, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (12) | comments 3

New Yorkers are used to fighting each other for space, but there may be a new contender in town according to a Rockefeller study that appears to have uncovered a new species of cockroach.


New materials designed to deal with hypersonic and supersonic hot stuff (w/ Video)

New materials designed to deal with hypersonic and supersonic hot stuff (w/ Video)

Physics / Condensed Matter

created Dec 24, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (9) | comments 6

University of Queensland researchers are testing new materials to withstand the extreme heat experienced by hypersonic vehicles in flight so they can fly for substantially longer.



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