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Month: October 2009
Swine Flu Vaccine Must Be Free And Safe For High Uptake
Almost half of adults surveyed in summer 2009 in Hong Kong say they would take…
Key Process For Space Outpost Proved On ‘Vomit Comet’ Ride
During flights simulating the moon’s low gravity, researchers find that sifters can separate soil particles…
Early Treatment Of Fibromyalgia More Effective, Research Suggests
People suffering from fibromyalgia have reduced activity in the parts of the brain that inhibit…
Modified Crops Reveal Hidden Cost Of Resistance
Genetically modified squash plants that are resistant to a debilitating viral disease become more vulnerable…
Epilepsy Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s
Researchers have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such…
When Ants Attack: Chemicals That Trigger Aggression In Argentine Ants Synthesized
Researchers have identified and synthesized the chemical cues by which Argentine ants distinguish colony-mates from…
Happy Birthday! Today’s Internet Is 40 Years Old
The technology platform that makes possible your reading this sentence is having a birthday Thursday….
Song Sift Solves a Problem for Picky Podsters
It’s been about a decade since the first practical MP3 players started popping up, and…
FOSS Goes to Washington, and Nvidia Keeps Its Driver Code to Itself
You know it’s going to be a good week when it kicks off with news…