Researchers have demonstrated a new technique that speeds up and improves the identification and quantification…
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Happiest places have highest suicide rates, new research finds
The happiest countries and happiest U.S. states tend to have the highest suicide rates, according…
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Evolution can cause a rapid reduction in genome size
It would appear reasonable to assume that two closely related plant species would have similar…
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School burnout can be turned into educational engagement
One fourth of all young people experience a form of school engagement on a weekly…
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Prenatal pesticide exposure tied to lower IQ in children, study finds
A new study has found that prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides — widely used on…
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Use of topical corticosteroids in children with eczema does not have negative side effects, study finds
A new study reveals that routine, long-term use of topical corticosteroids for treating children with…
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Antidepressants may not improve all symptoms of depression, researchers find
Even people who show a clear treatment response with antidepressant medications continue to experience symptoms…
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At Facebook headquarters, Obama seeks 2008 energy (Reuters)
Reuters – President Barack Obama sought to reignite the youthful energy that propelled his 2008…
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Tsunami auction gets $73 million bid for piano (AP)
AP – Yahoo Japan says a bidder has pledged a staggering $73 million for a…
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Ubuntu Server Geared for Future Clouds (PC World)
PC World – The next version of Canonical’s Ubuntu Server, version 11.04, due out April…