Mention solar energy, and most people think "squeaky clean, pollution-free." The reality of making solar panels with existing technology, however, is much different, involving use of potentially toxic substances and lots ...
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 23, 2011
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Gene transcription is central to cell function, as it converts the information stored in the DNA into RNA molecules of defined sequence, which then program protein synthesis. The enzyme RNA polymerase II (Pol II) is responsible ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 23, 2011
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University of British Columbia geophysicists are offering a new explanation for seismic tremors accompanying volcanic eruptions that could advance forecasting of explosive eruptions such as recent events at Mount Pinatubo ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 23, 2011
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A research team led by Edward Yu of Iowa State University and the Ames Laboratory has identified and described two parts of the three-part system that pumps toxins from bacteria and allows them to resist antibiotics.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 23, 2011
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The Washington Post Company reported Wednesday profit fell in the final quarter of 2010 as its newspaper division struggles with growing online competition.
Business
Feb 23, 2011
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(AP) -- NASA has given a unanimous "go" for Thursday's planned launch of space shuttle Discovery.
Space Exploration
Feb 23, 2011
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(AP) -- March Madness could take on a whole new meaning if Apple gives the world another iPad next week.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 23, 2011
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The world's coral reefs could be wiped out by 2050 unless urgent action is taken to stop threats posed to the "rainforests of the sea" by everything from overfishing to climate change, a report warned.
Environment
Feb 23, 2011
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Millions of people dealing with health issues have found comfort sharing their stories online with others who experience similar ailments, but research on their clinical effectiveness is limited, and findings are mixed. ...
Social Sciences
Feb 23, 2011
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Although declaring bankruptcy was once thought to be a desperate, when-all-else-fails solution, in this new millennium of economic uncertainty, it has become a common option for people who are in deep debt. The question ...
Economics & Business
Feb 23, 2011
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