Say what you will about bird brains, but our feathered friends sure have us —…
Month: June 2011
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High technology, not low taxes, may drive US states’ economic growth
High-tech training may trump tax breaks for creating more jobs and improving a state’s economy,…
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Youth cybercrime linked to friends’ influence
Peer influence and low self-control appear to be the major factors fueling juvenile cybercrime such…
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Best policy options to reduce petroleum use
It will take more than tougher fuel economy standards for US transportation to significantly cut…
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Cautionary tale for people with diabetes: Dog consumed part of a sleeping patient’s toe
In a case study that illustrates the need for people with diabetes to be cautious…
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Who goes there? Novel complex senses viral infection
Scientists have identified a novel sensor that is necessary to activate the immune response to…
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Queensland fruit fly scientists in race against time to protect Australia’s fruit and vegetable industry
Parts of Australia’s fruit and vegetable industry are under threat, with Queensland scientists racing to…
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Scientists a step closer to understanding ‘natural antifreeze’ molecules
Scientists have made an important step forward in their understanding of cryoprotectants — compounds that…
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Google adds ‘Snitch’ to detect Chrome malware
Google’s bringing a snitch onboard to help its Chrome Web browser detect malware attacks. It’s…
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Google adds ‘Snitch’ to detect Chrome malware
Google’s bringing a snitch onboard to help its Chrome Web browser detect malware attacks. It’s…