In an advance that could be used in masks to protect against nerve gas, scientists…
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Boys appear to be more vulnerable than girls to the insecticide chlorpyrifos: Lower IQs seen in boys exposed in the womb to comparable amounts of the chemical
A new study is the first to find a difference between how boys and girls…
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Protein that boosts longevity may protect against diabetes: Sirtuins help fight off disorders linked to obesity
According to a new study, a protein that slows aging in mice and other animals…
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Diversity keeps grasslands resilient to drought, climate change
Grasslands should come out as the winner with increased periods and intensity of drought predicted…
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One in three post-partum women suffers PTSD symptoms after giving birth: Natural births a major cause of post-traumatic stress, study suggests
Doctors are still divided about whether childbirth qualifies as a “traumatic event.” But new research…
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A molecule central to diabetes is uncovered
At its most fundamental level, diabetes is a disease characterized by stress — microscopic stress…
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Leveraging bacteria in drinking water to benefit consumers
Contrary to popular belief, purified drinking water from home faucets contains millions to hundreds of…
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July 2012 marked hottest month on record for contiguous U.S.; Drought expands to cover nearly 63 percent of the Lower 48
According to NOAA scientists, the average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during July was 77.6°F,…
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Unusual weather events identified during 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia
Research has revealed that the extremely hot, dry and windy conditions on Black Saturday in…
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Mockup Orion stack shows path to launch
The Vehicle Assembly Building’s transfer aisle offered a glimpse of the future recently as a…