The devastation of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic is well known, but a new article suggests…
Month: October 2009
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Scientists Discover What Makes The Same Type Of Cells Different
Scientists have managed to decipher a well-known phenomenon that had, until now, remained unexplained: why…
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IBM email challenges Google in the ‘cloud’ (AFP)
AFP – IBM on Monday will begin offering businesses a basic “cloud computing” email service…
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Netbooks Propel Global Semiconductor Sales (PC World)
PC World – Chip sales are growing by the month, partly driven by growing netbook…
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Online News Garners More Attention From Readers If It’s Negative And Localized
Researchers examined the physiological effects of reading threatening health news online. The researchers found that…
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‘Killer’ Southeast U.S. Drought Low On Scale, Says Study
A 2005-2007 dry spell in the southeastern United States destroyed billions of dollars of crops,…
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Speaking, Eating Possible After Tonsil Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
A new technique for reconstructing the palate after surgery for tonsil cancer maintained patients’ ability…
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Consciousness Is The Brain’s Wi-Fi, Resolving Competing Requests, Study Suggests
Your fingers start to burn after picking up a hot plate. Should you drop the…
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Longer-lived, Healthier Mice Offer Promise Of Drug Treatments For Age-related Diseases
Scientists have managed to extend the lifespan of mice by up to a fifth and…
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US gun maker arming Wii shooter game (AFP)
AFP – Legendary rifle maker Remington Arms Company said Friday it has teamed with videogame…