Female damselflies prefer hot males, scientists discover using specialised thermal cameras.
Month: May 2010
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Vodafone profit almost trebles to 8.6 billion pounds (AFP)
AFP – British mobile phone giant Vodafone on Tuesday announced that group net profits almost…
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Gene that ties stress to obesity and diabetes discovered
Scientists have identified a gene that links mental stress to such metabolic diseases as obesity,…
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Electric drive concepts for the cars of the future
The prospects look good that wheel hub motors will successfully become the accepted drive concept…
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Bypass surgery compared to angioplasty
A new study compares the safety and efficacy of heart bypass surgery to angioplasty with…
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Nomadic people’s good health baffle scientists
The human body is a true miracle. Nadja Knoll recently found new proof of that…
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Falling in old age linked to altered blood flow in brain
A new study shows that altered blood flow in the brain due to high blood…
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Did the end of smallpox vaccination cause the explosive spread of HIV?
Vaccinia immunization, as given to prevent the spread of smallpox, produces a five-fold reduction in…
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Nintendo, American heart group join to tackle obesity (AFP)
AFP – The American Heart Association has teamed up with Japanese entertainment giant Nintendo to…
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Microsoft upgrade aims to make Hotmail cool again (AP)
AP – Microsoft Corp. is trying to make Hotmail cool again.