Mango seeds may protect against deadly food bacteria
Life in the fruit bowl is no longer the pits, thanks to a University of Alberta researcher.
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Scientists find a common link of bird flocks, breast milk and trust
What do flocks of birds have in common with trust, monogamy, and even breast milk? According to a new report in the journal Science, they are regulated by virtually identical neurochemicals in the brain, known as oxytocin ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 13, 2009
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Early modern humans use fire to engineer tools from stone
(PhysOrg.com) -- Evidence that early modern humans living on the coast of the far southern tip of Africa 72,000 years ago employed pyrotechnology - the controlled use of fire - to increase the quality and efficiency of their ...
Archaeology
Aug 13, 2009
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GPS helps locate soil erosion pathways
Grassed waterways are placed in agricultural fields where runoff water tends to concentrate because they can substantially reduce soil erosion. Mapping techniques that help identify where erosion channels will likely form ...
Environment
Aug 13, 2009
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Little safe haven for sexually assaulted LGBTQ victims
Being a victim of sexual assault and seeking help is difficult for anyone, but when the victim is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) the thought of reporting a crime may well be laced with added layers ...
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2009
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Study: Financial windfalls hasten early retirement
Older workers who get a jolt of cash out of the blue are more likely to cash in on early retirement, according to new research led by two University of Illinois finance professors.
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2009
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Technique enables efficient gene splicing in human embryonic stem cells
A novel technique allows researchers to efficiently and precisely modify or introduce genes into the genomes of human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, according to Whitehead scientists. ...
Biotechnology
Aug 13, 2009
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Protein plays unexpected role protecting chromosome tips
A protein specialist that opens the genomic door for DNA repair and gene expression also turns out to be a multi-tasking workhorse that protects the tips of chromosomes and dabbles in a protein-destruction complex, a team ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 13, 2009
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Microsoft taking pre-orders for next-gen Zune HD
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. said Thursday a new generation of its Zune music player will go on sale Sept. 15, but eager customers can pre-order the gadget online now.
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 13, 2009
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US to auction rare T-Rex skeleton
A rare Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, among the most complete specimens in the world, is to go on the auction block in Las Vegas in October, the auction house Bonhams & Butterfields has said.
Archaeology
Aug 13, 2009
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