Contrary to expectations, new evidence shows that unrelated male macaques in the wild form close and stable social partnerships with select males in their groups. Although the degree of emotional attachment obviously can't ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 18, 2010
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During his 60 years in general relativity, the field of physics established by Albert Einstein, University of Pittsburgh Professor Emeritus of physics and astronomy Ezra T. Newman not only worked alongside some of Einstein's ...
General Physics
Nov 18, 2010
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US online advertising revenue was up 17 percent in the third quarter of the year to a record 6.4 billion dollars, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers reported.
Business
Nov 18, 2010
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The world's top automaker Toyota Motor plans to launch 11 new hybrid models by the end of 2012, the company said Thursday, as the race to build more environmentally friendly vehicles heats up.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 18, 2010
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A new study finds a lack of transparency and corruption are reducing the impact of an initiative in Cameroon that channels a portion of national timber levies to rural forest communities. The study highlights the challenges ...
Environment
Nov 18, 2010
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Scientists have simulated, for the first time, the merger of two black holes of vastly different sizes, with one mass 100 times larger than the other. This extreme mass ratio of 100:1 breaks a barrier in the fields of numerical ...
General Physics
Nov 18, 2010
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An aging population brings with it a new set of demands -- such as the need to ensure safety among older drivers. As the Baby-Boomer generation begins reaching retirement age, this seems likely to become a growing concern.
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2010
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The tannins that help make good red wine and bright fall colors also may help make good soil and healthy livestock, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers.
Environment
Nov 18, 2010
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In the past 40 years, scientists have learned a great deal about how cells become cancerous. Some of that knowledge has translated to new treatments, but most of the time doctors are forced to rely on standard chemotherapy ...
Bio & Medicine
Nov 18, 2010
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It is known that soil microorganisms can maintain some activity during the cold winter months. Scientist at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and Umea University in Sweden have now shown that the microorganisms ...
Ecology
Nov 18, 2010
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