The first comprehensive study of sea creatures around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia reveals…
Month: May 2011
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Scientists trick the brain into experiencing Barbie-doll size
Imagine shrinking to the size of a doll in your sleep. When you wake up,…
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Polypill halves predicted heart disease and stroke risk, study suggests
The world’s first international polypill trial has shown that a four-in-one combination pill can halve…
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‘I can hear a building over there:’ Blind echolocation experts use ‘visual’ part of their brain to process the clicks and echoes
Researchers have recently shown that blind echolocation experts use what is normally the “visual” part…
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Job stress in teachers linked to student achievement
After 17 years of researching traumatic stress with war-afflicted populations (veterans and civilians) and job…
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‘Guide vests’: Robotic navigation aids for the visually impaired
Researchers are developing a robot vision-based mobility aid for the visually impaired that uses head-carried…
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MacBook Laptops Get High Marks from Consumer Reports (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – Three Apple laptops won high marks from the tough critics at Consumer Reports…
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Senator calls for smartphone app privacy policies (AP)
AP – A key member of the Senate Judiciary Committee is challenging Apple Inc. and…
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Big bucks for MLB megastars mean big team profits, but fewer wins
Spending top dollar for megastar players like Miguel Cabrera and Alex Rodriguez helps Major League…
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Protein drinks after exercise help maintain aging muscles
A new research report shows that what someone drinks after exercise plays a critical role…