Text of Jewish exorcism discovered
(PhysOrg.com) -- A rare - and possibly unique - text describing a Jewish exorcism has been discovered by a scholar of medieval Jewish studies.
Archaeology
Dec 16, 2009
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Surveying bird biodiversity from space?
(PhysOrg.com) -- A fundamental rule of wildlife ecology says that diverse habitats foster greater biodiversity: The Amazon has far more species than Greenland. But how do habitat and biodiversity relate in a state like Wisconsin, ...
Ecology
Dec 16, 2009
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First archaeological survey of Paphlagonia published
(PhysOrg.com) -- Project Paphlagonia is the first fully published multi-period archaeological and historical survey of the little explored region of north-central Turkey. Today this region includes the provinces of Çankiri ...
Archaeology
Dec 16, 2009
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Scientists study hummingbirds flight to develop self-propelled surveillance devices
The secret to the flight of the hummingbird and other tiny birds and insects lies in the looping, swirling flow of air, called a vortex, that their flapping wings create.
Engineering
Dec 16, 2009
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Argonne scientists use bacteria to power simple machines (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and Northwestern University, Evanston, have discovered that common bacteria can turn microgears when suspended in a solution, providing ...
Biochemistry
Dec 16, 2009
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An Advance in Superconducting Magnet Technology Opens the Door for More Powerful Colliders
(PhysOrg.com) -- Preparing for as much as a 10-fold increase in the Large Hadron Collider's luminosity within the next decade, U.S. scientists and engineers have demonstrated a powerful magnet based on an advanced superconducting ...
General Physics
Dec 16, 2009
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No More 'Social Media,' More Single Log-ins for Multiple Platforms
(PhysOrg.com) -- As more people use social media platforms, they will begin moving away from using the term 'social media' in the new year, predicts Dr. Karla Gower, associate professor of advertising and public relations.
Internet
Dec 16, 2009
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Bacteria wouldn't opt for a swine flu shot
Bacteria inhabited our planet for more than 4 billion years before humans showed up, and they'll probably outlive us by as many eons more. That suggests they may have something to teach us.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 16, 2009
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Lost water of the Napa Valley vineyards
Getting the most out of every drop of water is a high priority for grape growers in the southern Napa Valley, where summers are hot and dry and vines have to be irrigated to make it through the growing season. But Stanford ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2009
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Intel hit with more antitrust charges in FTC suit
(AP) -- The Federal Trade Commission piled on new antitrust charges against Intel Corp. on Wednesday, seeking to end what it described as a decade of illegal sales tactics that have crippled rivals and kept prices for computer ...
Business
Dec 16, 2009
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