AFP – The typical American nuclear family is more likely than the rest of the…
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High summits ‘could harm brain’
Mountaineers may suffer subtle brain damage each time they reach the upper slopes of the…
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Fatty acids clue to Alzheimer’s
Controlling the level of a fatty acid in the brain could help treat Alzheimer’s disease,…
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The Internet is no 21st-century boob tube (CNET)
CNET – Remember when you were young and your family used to gather ’round the…
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What’s Really Wrong With the Price of Oil
New York Times: Back before the mortgage meltdown turned into the worst financial crisis since…
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“Max Payne” shoots to top of box office roster (Reuters)
Reuters – Action-packed “Max Payne” shot its way to the top of the North American…
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Intelligent Programs Protect Your Computer Environment
Scientists have developed a system capable of detecting computer intrusions and automatically deciding the best…
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Sensitive Nanowire Disease Detectors Created
Scientists have created nanowire sensors coupled with simple microprocessor electronics that are both sensitive and…
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Polio Could Be Wiped Out In Nigeria With Improved Vaccine, Says Study
A recently introduced polio vaccine is four times more effective at protecting children than previous…
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Warming In Yosemite National Park Sends Small Mammals Packing To Higher, Cooler Elevations
UC Berkeley’s resurvey of animal populations in California’s eastern mountains kicked off in 2003 with…