New molecule discovered in fight against allergy
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a new molecule that could offer the hope of new treatments for people allergic to the house dust mite.
Biochemistry
Feb 15, 2012
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Nasa's picture of the future of human spaceflight
NASA released a new interactive infographic that attempts to give a picture of future of human spaceflight activities and where NASA might be going. The new Space Launch system and the Orion MPCV figure prominently in going ...
Space Exploration
Feb 15, 2012
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Virtual reality supports planning by architects
Even the most exact construction plan lacks many details and design options. The building owner needs imagination to obtain an idea of the constructed building. Now, the 3D video glasses made by the KIT spin-off "inreal Technologies" ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 15, 2012
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Twitter subpoenas a challenge to intellectual privacy
The City of New York recently subpoenaed a Twitter account as part of an ongoing Occupy Wall Street criminal case. The Occupy protester named in the case is challenging the subpoena.
Internet
Feb 15, 2012
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NASA shuts down its last mainframe computer
NASA has just powered down its last mainframe computer. Umm, everyone remembers what a mainframe computer is, right? Well, you certainly must recall working with punched cards, paper tape, and/or magnetic tape, correct? That ...
Space Exploration
Feb 15, 2012
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New miniature grasshopper-like insect is first member of its family from Belize
Scientists at the University of Illinois, USA have discovered a new species of tiny, grasshopper-like insect in the tropical rainforests of the Toledo District in southern Belize. Dr Sam Heads and Dr Steve Taylor co-authored ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 15, 2012
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Green spaces reduce stress levels of jobless, study shows
Stress levels of unemployed people are linked more to their surroundings than their age, gender, disposable income, and degree of deprivation, a study shows.
Social Sciences
Feb 15, 2012
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US Senate in new cybersecurity push
US senators, warning of potentially catastrophic cyberattacks, introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at protecting critical infrastructure such as power, water and transportation systems.
Internet
Feb 15, 2012
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Team seeks to learn how humans adapt to high places
How did early humans learn to live at the highest altitudes on earth?
Other
Feb 15, 2012
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Threatened butterfly vanishes from Florida refuge
For more than a year, Bahia Honda State Park biologist Jim Duquesnel traversed the nature sanctuary with two hopes. He wanted to see a Miami blue butterfly and rid the Florida Keys outpost of as many iguanas as he could.
Plants & Animals
Feb 15, 2012
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