By analyzing nearly a decade of satellite data, a team of scientists has created a…
Month: November 2011
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Effects of ‘mini stroke’ can shorten life expectancy
Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or “mini stroke,” could lower your life expectancy, according…
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Woodsmoke from cooking fires linked to pneumonia, cognitive impacts
Researchers have found a dramatic one-third reduction in severe pneumonia diagnoses among children in homes…
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Parkinsonian worms may hold the key to identifying drugs for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have devised a simple test, using dopamine-deficient worms, for identifying drugs that may help…
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Report: Facebook nears privacy settlement with FTC (AP)
AP – Facebook is nearing a settlement with federal regulators that would require the world’s…
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IDC expects Thai floods to hurt PCs in new year (AP)
AP – Heavy flooding in Thailand won’t hurt PC sales significantly this holiday season, research…
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Consumer’s guide to downloadable gifts (AP)
AP – Remember when gifts were objects, purchased or crafted and wrapped with a bow,…
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Report: Facebook nears privacy settlement with FTC
A published report says Facebook is nearing a settlement with federal regulators that would require…
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Report: Facebook nears privacy settlement with FTC
A published report says Facebook is nearing a settlement with federal regulators that would require…
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Twitter must give user info in WikiLeaks probe
A federal judge says Twitter must turn over account information to government prosecutors investigating how…