News tagged with days
Light bulb with 20-year life unveiled in US on Earth Day
A prize-winning, super energy saving LED bulb from Dutch electronics giant Philips, said to last over 20 years, went on sale online and in stores Sunday to coincide with Earth Day.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 22, 2012 |
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To scientists, laughter is no joke -- it's serious
(AP) -- So a scientist walks into a shopping mall to watch people laugh.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 31, 2010 |
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Chilean Quake May Have Shortened Earth Days
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Feb. 27 magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile may have shortened the length of each Earth day.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Mar 02, 2010 |
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Moonlighting enzyme works double shift 24/7
A team of researchers led by Michigan State University has discovered an overachieving plant enzyme that works both the day and night shifts.
Jan 31, 2012 |
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'Rationalizer' bracelet tells traders when they're stressed
(PhysOrg.com) -- Philips Electronics and the Dutch bank ABN AMRO have joined forces to develop a "Rationalizer" bracelet system that detects stress levels and displays a warning to help day-traders avoid making ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Rebates to cut price of $60 LED bulb
(AP) -- How much would you pay for an amazing, state-of-the-art light bulb? Shoppers will be asking themselves that very question at Home Depot and other outlets starting Sunday - Earth Day - when the bulb ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 16, 2012 |
4 / 5 (6) |
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University of Southern California researcher spoofs Googles prank (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- You may remember that just a few days ago, the folks over at Google decided to play a little prank on the world. For April Fools Day they created a spoof video about a supposed new feature, ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 05, 2011 |
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Differences in jet lag severity could be rooted in how circadian clock sets itself
It's no secret that long-distance, west-to-east air travel – Seattle to Paris, for example – can raise havoc with a person's sleep and waking patterns, and that the effects are substantially less pronounced when ...
Oct 13, 2011 |
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Cometary rendezvous set for Valentine's Day
(PhysOrg.com) -- In the beginning, both couples seemed meant for each other.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 08, 2011 |
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Online April Fools' Day Jokes
(PhysOrg.com) -- Every year, on April 1, you have to be careful of what you read on the Web. Everyone is putting up April Fools' Day jokes.
Apr 01, 2010 |
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Wild birds respond differently to the first long days of a year
The lengthening of days in late winter is an important signal that stimulates the reproductive activity of many animals. Animals living in the milder climatic conditions of southern Europe usually begin breeding ...
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Contact with dads drops when women ovulate
(PhysOrg.com) -- Through an innovative use of cell phone records, researchers at UCLA, the University of Miami and Cal State, Fullerton, have found that women appear to avoid contact with their fathers during ovulation.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 29, 2010 |
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Bad mood, better recall, researchers find
People grumbling their way through the grimness of winter have better recall than those enjoying a carefree, sunny day, Australian researchers have found.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 11, 2009 |
3.7 / 5 (3) |
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Gadgets: Seek out 'green' gadgets in celebration of Earth Day
Today's world is all about portability when it comes to gadgets and there are plenty of "green" choices for the upcoming Earth Day on April 22.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 15, 2010 |
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Earth Day Celebrates Green Way Of Life
The 40-year anniversary of Earth Day is sparking a renewed commitment to protecting natural resources. Across the country people recognize there are successes to laud, but also new challenges to confront.
Apr 22, 2010 |
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