Studies of one of the galaxy’s most active black-hole binaries reveal a dramatic change that…
Month: December 2009
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Facebook Backs Off as Founder’s Pictures Go Public (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – In a not-uncommon development for the social-networking leader, Facebook’s recently released privacy controls…
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Memo may point to IL as site for Gitmo detainees (AP)
AP – A draft memo leaked to a conservative Web site is an encouraging sign…
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AT&T San Francisco Outage Caused by Hardware Problem (PC World)
PC World – A hardware problem in downtown San Francisco caused an outage on AT&T’s…
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Citigroup sued by Terra Firma over EMI deal (Reuters)
Reuters – Private equity firm Terra Firma sued Citigroup Inc, accusing the bank of fraud…
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Old math reveals new thinking in children’s cognitive development
Five-year-olds can reason about the world from multiple perspectives simultaneously, according to a new theory…
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Astronaut balancing act: Training to help explorers adapt to a return to gravity
Challenges associated with long-duration spaceflight do not end with landing. Astronauts often suffer from balance…
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RXR activation: Hope for new Parkinson’s disease treatment
Researchers have investigated the potential of RXR ligands for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. In…
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Pathological gambling may be successfully treated with medications for substance addiction
Pathological gambling can be successfully treated with medications that decrease urges and increase inhibitions, according…