NASA satellite sees Tomas weaken to a tropical depression ... for now
NASA infrared satellite data from this morning revealed that Tropical Storm Tomas has weakened into a tropical depression.
Nov 03, 2010
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Researchers discover new genetic factors associated with successful aging in the Amish
Avoiding disease, maintaining physical and cognitive function, and continuing social engagement in late life are considered to be key factors associated with what some gerontologists call "successful aging." While conducting ...
Nov 03, 2010
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Review: iPhone-controlled drone fun but expensive
(AP) -- You can pretty much do anything with your iPhone these days - control your digital video recorder from afar, unlock your car, and now, fly a drone.
Nov 03, 2010
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Don't put us on the Google map, says German village
A day after a small town became the first in Germany to welcome Google's controversial Street View service with open arms and cake, a tiny northern village responded Wednesday with a resounding "nein." ...
Nov 03, 2010
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EU bids to lock down radioactive waste forever
Europe sought Wednesday to lock away forever lethal radioactive waste, but a European Commission warning of hopelessly inadequate disposal facilities itself drew a stinging rebuke.
Nov 03, 2010
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Etanercept helps restore normal growth in children with juvenile arthritis
Researchers from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center observed a statistically significant increase in mean height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) percentiles in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis ...
Nov 03, 2010
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New compounds may treat both alcohol and cigarette addictions
Researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco, and Pfizer Inc., have determined that two new compounds may be effective in treating both alcohol and nicotine dependence ...
Nov 03, 2010
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Gaining respect through the teaching of human rights
Teaching school children about their rights can reduce exclusions and bullying, raise attainment and improve respect between staff and pupils, according to new research carried out by education researchers at the universities ...
Nov 03, 2010
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Study finds bortezomib to be promising treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
A new study by Greek researchers suggests that the biologic drug bortezomib (Velcade), a proteasome inhibitor used to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer), may represent a promising treatment for rheumatoid arthritis ...
Nov 03, 2010
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Researchers expand cyberspace to fight chronic condition in breast cancer survivors
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling of the limbs and affects physical, mental and social health. It commonly occurs in breast cancer survivors and is the second-most dreaded effect of treatment, after cancer ...
Nov 03, 2010
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A sweet discovery raises hope for treating Ebola, Lassa, Marburg and other fast-acting viruses
When a team of European researchers sought to discover how a class of antiviral drugs worked, they looked in an unlikely place: the sugar dish. A new research report appearing in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that a ...
Nov 03, 2010
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T-Mobile renames upgraded 3G network '4G'
(AP) -- Sprint Nextel Corp. and Verizon Wireless are building wireless data networks using new technologies that the industry calls fourth-generation, or 4G. Not to be outdone, T-Mobile USA launched a campaign this week ...
Nov 03, 2010
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Specific changes in the brain associated with sleep deprivation described in new study
November 3, 2010—Researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and SRI International have published the most systematic study to date of the effects of sleep deprivation on gene expression in the brain. The findings ...
Nov 03, 2010
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Girl power: Female boa constrictor doesn't need a male
In a finding that upends decades of scientific theory on reptile reproduction, researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that female boa constrictors can squeeze out babies without mating.
Nov 03, 2010
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Bringing smart textile to industrial manufacturing level
Imec and its project partners announce the launch of the European FP7 (Framework Program) project PASTA (Integrating Platform for Advanced Smart textile Applications) aiming at developing large-area smart ...
Nov 03, 2010
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