The larger the number of examinees, the lower the average grade. This is one of…
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Rising Antarctic snowmelt forcast
The 30-year record low in Antarctic snowmelt that occurred during the 2008-09 austral summer was…
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Cigarette smoking increases colorectal cancer risk
New study results strengthen the evidence that people who smoke cigarettes over a long period…
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DNA: Proteins grooving down the helix to find their target
Scientists have made a major step in understanding how molecules locate the genetic information in…
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New drug technology produces marked improvement in hepatitis C therapy in animals
In a dramatic finding, a new drug for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections that targets…
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Hawaiian hot spot has deep roots
A classic explanation for oceanic hot spots such as Hawaii has been that they originate…
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Friendster to be sold by month’s end: source (Reuters)
Reuters – Friendster, one of the world’s earliest social networking sites, will be sold to…
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Cisco to proceed with $3.4 billion Tandberg deal (AP)
AP – Cisco Systems Inc. says it is waiving its condition that 90 percent of…
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Thanksgiving Webcam Promo Leads to Malware (PC World)
PC World – The US$10 webcam that Anna Giesman bought her daughter at Office Depot…
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Parents gone wild? Study suggests link between working memory and reactive parenting
It can be challenging sometimes for parents to maintain a cool head around their misbehaving…