Can happiness be inherited?
A new article published in Elsevier's journal Bioscience Hypotheses suggests that our feelings in our lifetime can affect our children.
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Focus on the formation of bones, teeth and shells
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology for the first time have shown the earliest stages in biomineralization, the process that leads to the formation of bones, teeth and sea shells.
Bio & Medicine
May 14, 2009
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Key protein regulating inflammation may prove relevant to controlling sepsis
Scientists at Singapore's Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have identified the protein, WIP1, as the molecular "brake" that curbs severe inflammation ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 14, 2009
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The Origin of Artificial Species: Creating Artificial Personalities
(PhysOrg.com) -- Does your robot seem to be acting a bit neurotic? Maybe it's just their personality. Recently, a team of researchers has designed computer-coded genomes for artificial creatures in which a specific personality ...
EU picks two operators for satellite services to remote areas
The European Commission announced on Thursday that Inmarsat Ventures and Solaris Mobile had been chosen to beam high-speed Internet services to rural and remote areas in Europe not connected to existing networks.
Telecom
May 14, 2009
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Sony reports $1 bln annual loss, first in 14 years
(AP) -- Sony Corp. reported its first annual net loss in 14 years and forecast a bigger loss this year, saying the pressure from sliding sales, competition in gadget prices and a strong yen was expected to continue.
Business
May 14, 2009
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Herschel and Planck space telescopes lift off
(PhysOrg.com) -- At 15:12:02 CEST, at the beginning of a 55-minute launch window, the Herschel and Planck satellite pair lifted off on board an Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Space Exploration
May 14, 2009
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Chinese space debris passes shuttle uneventfully: NASA
A small piece of debris from China's 2007 anti-satellite test passed by the space shuttle Atlantis, but not close enough to require an evasive maneuver, NASA said Wednesday.
Space Exploration
May 14, 2009
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Japan's NEC to exit supercomputer project
Japan's ailing IT giant NEC Corp. said Thursday that it would withdraw from a government-backed supercomputer project as part of its efforts to cut costs during the economic slump.
Business
May 14, 2009
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Google to reshoot street views of Japanese cities
(AP) -- Google said Wednesday it will reshoot all photos in Japan for its Street View service after residents complained the 360-degree panoramic images provided a view over the fences around their homes.
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