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Month: January 2010
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Industry corruption, shoddy construction likely contributed to Haiti quake devastation
The death toll in the massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti Jan. 12 is expected…
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First satellite map of Haiti earthquake
A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on 12 January, causing major…
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Haiti earthquake occurred in complex, active seismic region
The magnitude 7.0 earthquake that triggered disastrous destruction and mounting death tolls in Haiti this…
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U.S. adult obesity still high, but recent data suggest rates may have stabilized
The prevalence of adults in the US who are obese is still high, with about…
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Arctic could face warmer and ice-free conditions
There is increased evidence that the Arctic could face seasonally ice-free conditions and much warmer…
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Toward a less expensive version of the anti-flu drug Tamiflu
Scientists have developed an alternative method for producing the active ingredient in Tamiflu, the mainstay…
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Yoga reduces cytokine levels known to promote inflammation, study shows
Regularly practicing yoga exercises may lower a number of compounds in the blood and reduce…
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Surplus of serotonin receptors may explain failure of antidepressants in some patients
An excess of one type of serotonin receptor in the center of the brain may…
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Second smallest exoplanet spotted: Discovery highlights new potential for eventually finding Earth-mass planets
Astronomers using the highly sensitive 10-meter Keck I telescope atop Hawaii’s Mauna Kea have detected…