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Planet Imager will enable telescopes to image extrasolar planets directly
The best way to observe objects in solar systems is simply to look -- but distortions caused by Earth's atmosphere drown out much of the spectacle of space. To address this problem, Berkeley astronomer James ...
Sep 29, 2009 |
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International scientists set boundaries for survival
Human activities have already pushed the Earth system beyond three of the planet's biophysical thresholds, with consequences that are detrimental or even catastrophic for large parts of the world; six others ...
Sep 23, 2009 |
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'Evolutionary forecasting' for drug resistance
Rice University biochemists are developing a system of "evolutionary forecasting" to better understand the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 21, 2009 |
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Two Gadgets, One Charger: Fueltank Portable Lithium Ion Battery
The Fueltank from Callpod is one of those items that can be purchased for anyone for any occasion -- holidays, birthdays or just because you want one.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 18, 2009 |
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Getting files from a failed hard drive
A friend whose iMac's hard drive had apparently died called recently, wondering how she might access the files on the failed drive.
Sep 18, 2009 |
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Genetic sex determination let ancient species adapt to ocean life
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new analysis of extinct sea creatures suggests that the transition from egg-laying to live-born young opened up evolutionary pathways that allowed these ancient species to adapt to and thrive ...
Sep 16, 2009 |
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Study confirms classic theory on the origins of biodiversity
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Cornell study on the diversity of milkweed plants has used new techniques to prove an old theory that explains how the arms race between attacking insects and defended plants led to great ...
Sep 09, 2009 |
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Review: Use power outlets as a Wi-Fi alternative
(AP) -- Setting up a Wi-Fi network at home has gotten much easier, yet the process can still be daunting. Or the wireless signal won't reach everywhere. A good alternative that has gotten little attention ...
Sep 02, 2009 |
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Mice living in sandy hills quickly evolved lighter coloration
In a vivid illustration of natural selection at work, scientists at Harvard University have found that deer mice living in Nebraska's Sand Hills quickly evolved lighter coloration after glaciers deposited ...
Aug 27, 2009 |
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Researchers identify 2 key pathways in adaptive response
UCSF researchers have identified the two key circuits that control a cell's ability to adapt to changes in its environment, a finding that could have applications ranging from diabetes and autoimmune research to targeted ...
Aug 22, 2009 |
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A Look into the Hellish Cradles of Suns and Solar Systems
The dense star cluster RCW 38 glistens about 5500 light years away in the direction of the constellation Vela (the Sails). Like the Orion Nebula Cluster, RCW 38 is an "embedded cluster", in that the nascent ...
Aug 19, 2009 |
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Pharmaceuticals Look to Adaptive Trials
(PhysOrg.com) -- For years, trials of pharmaceuticals have revolved around the double-blind test, controlled with a placebo, in which not even those conducting the investigation knew who was receiving what ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 14, 2009 |
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Biologists identify the molecular basis of high-altitude adaptation in mice
(PhysOrg.com) -- Biologists have long known how adaptive evolution works. New mutations arise within a population and those that confer some benefits to the organism increase in frequency and eventually become ...
Aug 10, 2009 |
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Double engine for a nebula
(PhysOrg.com) -- The new image, showing a very rich field of stars towards the Carina arm of the Milky Way, is centred on the star HD 87643, a member of the exotic class of B[e] stars [1]. It is part of a ...
Aug 05, 2009 |
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Tech gadgets that make travel easier
When my wife and I went on our honeymoon last year, some friends couldn't believe that we were posting pictures and updates to our Facebook and Twitter profiles while we were supposed to be relaxing. But for us, and many ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 29, 2009 |
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