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Charities see potential, risk with social networks

(AP) -- Meredith Bowen was getting tired of requests from Facebook friends to exchange make-believe pansies, daffodils and tiny cartoon characters for her "(Lil) Green Patch," a virtual garden that sprouted on her social-networking ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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The last great fundraising opportunity: How identity can help charities increase legacy giving

Legacy giving should be a key focus for charity fundraising, say the authors of a study published in Psychology & Marketing. The study uses dimensional qualitative research to reveal how charities need to understand the mo ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

A life filled with firsts

In 1887, the Massachusetts State Board of Health commissioned MIT’s new laboratory of sanitary chemistry to survey the state’s drinking water, the first such study in America. Led by Ellen H. Swallow ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 27, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

UH biochemist works to revolutionize ovarian cancer treatment

The day when an ovarian cancer patient can treat her tumor with a single, painless pill instead of a toxic drug cocktail is the ultimate goal of the pioneering research of a University of Houston (UH) scientist.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Dec 21, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Jackler on removing a tumor, saving a smile

(PhysOrg.com) -- Every doctor carries at least one patient in his or her head -- a memory of a difficult case, perhaps, or of a tragic outcome. And sometimes there’s a patient who simply touches the heart. ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Feb 22, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

California lawmakers take aim at Alaska's aerial wolf hunts

Alaska's predator-control program to kill wolves, which drew renewed national scrutiny last year during former Gov. Sarah Palin's bid for vice president, is under attack again in Congress.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Netting mosquitoes to prevent malaria

Michigan State University scientist Ned Walker is taking on one of the biggest killers in the world—malaria. And he believes he can help win the battle to save lives, especially the lives of children.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 21, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Scientists Use the 'Dark Web' to Snag Extremists and Terrorists Online

Terrorists and extremists have set up shop on the Internet, using it to recruit new members, spread propaganda and plan attacks across the world. The size and scope of these dark corners of the Web are vast ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Sep 11, 2007 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (17) | comments 0


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