Study opens new avenue for developing treatments for genetic muscle-wasting disease
Scientists from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa have identified a promising new approach for developing drugs to treat Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the leading inherited cause ...
Mar 15, 2010
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NASA Spots Surprising Shrimp Beneath Antarctic Ice (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- At a depth of 600 feet beneath the West Antarctic ice sheet, a small shrimp-like creature managed to brighten up an otherwise gray polar day in November 2009. Bob Bindschadler of NASA's Goddard ...
Mar 15, 2010
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Researchers introducing sustainable agriculture practices to improve food security
Two Virginia Tech professors are leading research teams that will work with scientists and small-scale farmers in South America and the Caribbean to increase food production, improve soil quality, and reduce ...
Mar 15, 2010
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Facebook opening operations office in India
(AP) -- Social networking site Facebook is opening an operations office in India, its first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users.
Mar 15, 2010
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Study results leave search for new diabetes and heart disease treatments unresolved
Treatment with the anti-hypertensive drug valsartan (Diovan) led to a modest reduction in the development of type 2 diabetes but did not significantly reduce cardiovascular events in patients with impaired glucose tolerance, ...
Mar 15, 2010
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Study may explain the extended solar minimum
(PhysOrg.com) -- The recent solar minimum extended fifteen months longer than predicted, and a new study may explain why, and improve the predictions for future solar cycles.
Mar 15, 2010
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Polymer remembers four shapes
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by General Motors has found that a polymer used commercially in fuel cell membranes can "memorize" four shapes, each assigned to a different temperature. The material could find ...
Mar 15, 2010
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Wolfram Alpha answer engine best of show at SXSW
A new Wolfram Alpha search engine that delivers factual answers to online queries instead of links to Web pages won top honors late Sunday at the South By South West (SXSW) awards ceremony.
Mar 15, 2010
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Japan auto, power giants target global electric car standard
Four Japanese auto giants and the country's largest power company joined forces Monday to set up a common system to recharge electric cars, with the aim of creating a global standard.
Mar 15, 2010
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High pressure US roadtrip sparks start-up innovation
Australian entrepreneur Mick Johnson is a firm believer in the principle that pressure gets people to focus.
Mar 15, 2010
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Taiwan's AU Optronics to build three bln dlr China plant
AU Optronics, a leading Taiwanese flat screen manufacturer, said Monday it plans to spend three billion US dollars building a new plant in China as it looks to tap into the huge mainland market.
Mar 15, 2010
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Australia 0.7 degrees warmer over past 50 years: scientists
Australia's top science body said on Monday temperatures had risen about 0.7 degrees Celsius (1.26 Fahrenheit) in the last 50 years, describing the finding as "significant evidence" of climate change.
Mar 15, 2010
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Scientists reveal how snakes 'see' at night
Scientists revealed Sunday for the first time how some snakes can detect the faint body heat exuded by a mouse a metre (three feet) away with enough precision and speed to hunt in the dark.
Mar 15, 2010
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News sites popular but few click on ads or will pay: report
The good news for traditional US news organizations? Their websites are popular. The bad news? Few news consumers click on ads and hardly any are prepared to pay for news online.
Mar 15, 2010
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