Researchers report this month that red colobus monkeys in a park in western Uganda have been exposed to an unknown orthopoxvirus, a pathogen related to the viruses that cause smallpox, monkeypox and cowpox. Most of the monkeys ...
Apr 22, 2008
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We all know the story of a man named Brady and the group that somehow formed a family. But if the iconic ‘70s sitcom about a “blended” family reflected reality, the Brady Bunch likely would have been dealing with much ...
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Apr 22, 2008
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It can hold a credit card, use a keyboard with the index finger, and lift a bag weighing up to 20 kg – the world’s first commercially available pros-thetic hand that can move each finger separately and has an astounding ...
Engineering
Apr 22, 2008
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A leading robotics expert will outline some of the ethical pitfalls of near-future robots to a Parliamentary group today at the House of Commons. Professor Noel Sharkey from the University of Sheffield will explain that robots ...
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Apr 22, 2008
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The residual herbicides commonly used in the production of corn and soybean are frequently detected in rivers, streams, and reservoirs at concentrations that exceed drinking water standards in areas where these crops are ...
Environment
Apr 22, 2008
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Israeli researchers said an ancient beetle provides clues to how the Bible's Joseph the Dreamer was able to keep the people of Egypt from starving.
Apr 22, 2008
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British researchers said it appears the number of birds that migrate to Europe from Africa every spring is in decline.
Apr 22, 2008
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Tests of Chicago's drinking water turned up low levels of the bug repellent DEET, the Chicago Sun-Times said.
Environment
Apr 22, 2008
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A Chinese research firm said China has surpassed the United States as the world's largest Internet market based on number of users.
Internet
Apr 22, 2008
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the animal rights group based in Virginia, is offering a $1 million prize for meat produced in a laboratory.
Apr 22, 2008
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