US citizens who have a high quality of life are more engaged in the direct…
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Study of how brain corrects perceptual errors has implications for brain injuries, robotics
New research provides the first evidence that sensory recalibration — the brain’s automatic correcting of…
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People at risk of Alzheimer’s may now be able to delay the onset of their first symptoms
For elderly subjects at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, research shows that hope may lie…
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Sticking power: New adhesive could find place in space
A new adhesive peptide becomes stronger as more moisture is removed. This property could allow…
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Traumatizing your DNA
After an exhaustive survey of contemporary epigenetics studies, one researcher has concluded that some of…
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Oracle to stop writing software for Itanium processor (Reuters)
Reuters – Oracle Corp said late on Tuesday it has decided to discontinue all software…
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Steve Jobs to be deposed in iTunes antitrust suit (AFP)
AFP – A federal judge has cleared the way for Apple’s ailing leader Steve Jobs…
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Envy holds back agricultural development, study suggests
Agricultural innovation in developing countries can be hampered and discouraged by envy, according to new…
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Can non-medical factors trigger sick leave?
According to UK government statistics over 8 million working days per year are lost due…
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EU trade deal threatens access to life saving drugs for developing countries, experts warn
A new trade agreement between India and Europe would block access to life saving drugs…