Nutmeg-loving toucans wearing GPS transmitters recently helped scientists in Panama address an age-old problem in…
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Research reveals why hedge funds are an unlikely large source of systemic risk
A new study finds that hedge funds are moderately leveraged, leverage is counter-cyclical to the…
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The role of relaxation in consumer behavior
A study finds that states of relaxation consistently increase the monetary valuations of products, actually…
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Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone
Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas”…
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LulzSec rumors: Was the real ‘Topiary’ arrested?
Hacker cat-and-mouse games are par for the course, and now some are wondering whether British…
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LulzSec rumors: Was the real ‘Topiary’ arrested?
Hacker cat-and-mouse games are par for the course, and now some are wondering whether British…
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Researchers tap yeasts as source of ‘green’ surfactants
Surfactants, which are wetting agents that lower a liquid’s surface tension, have a long list…
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A cellular protein can reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells
Researchers have found new hope for cancer survival. Their findings show that maspin, a cellular…
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A heart-rate-reducing medication reduces the risk of heart failure and cardiac fibrosis
A new study suggest that ivabradine, a heart rate reduction medication, is also effective in…
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‘Mirroring’ might reflect badly on you
The benefits of body-language mimicry have been confirmed by numerous psychological studies. And in popular…