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Commercial Bees Spreading Disease To Wild Pollinating Bees
Bees provide crucial pollination
service to numerous crops and up
to a third of the human diet comes
from plants pollinated by insects.
However, pollinating bees are
suffering widespread declines in
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Micro Air Vehicle: Three Gram 'Dragonfly' Takes Flight
Engineers have made a new tiny
DelFly Micro air vehicle. This
successor to the DelFly I and II
weighs barely 3 grams, and with
its flapping wings is very similar
to a dragonfly. Ultra-small,
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Unique Fossil Discovery Shows Antarctic Was Once Much Warmer
A new fossil discovery -- the
first of its kind from the whole
of the Antarctic continent --
provides new evidence to support
the theory that the polar region
was once much warmer. Scientists
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Potentially Serious Security Flaws Found In Most Bank Websites, Including Large Bank Sites, Study Shows
More than 75 percent of the bank
Web sites surveyed had at least
one design flaw that could make
customers vulnerable to cyber
thieves after their money or even
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New Population Of Highly Threatened Greater Bamboo Lemur Found In Madagascar
Researchers in Madagascar have
confirmed the existence of a
population of greater bamboo
lemurs more than 400 km from the
only other place where the
critically endangered species is
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Air Pollution Causing Widespread And Serious Impacts To Ecosystems In Eastern United States
If you are living in the eastern
United States, the environment
around you is being harmed by air
pollution. From Adirondack forests
and Shenandoah streams to
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Ultrasonic Frogs Can Tune Their Ears To Different Frequencies
Researchers have discovered that a
frog that lives near noisy springs
in central China can tune its ears
to different sound frequencies,
much like the tuner on a radio can
shift from one frequency to anot ... > full story
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Spinal Cord Stem Cells Could Be Basis Of Nonsurgical Treatment For Spinal-cord Injuries
A researcher at MIT's Picower
Institute for Learning and Memory
has pinpointed stem cells within
the spinal cord that, if persuaded
to differentiate into more healing
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Adding Lime To Seawater May Cut Carbon Dioxide Levels Back To Pre-industrial Levels
A workable way of reducing carbon
dioxide levels in the atmosphere
by adding lime, found in
limestone, to seawater has the
potential to dramatically reverse
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90 Billion Tons Of Microbial Organisms Live In Deep Marine Subsurface: More Archaea Than Bacteria
Biogeoscientists show evidence of
90 billion tons of microbial
organisms -- expressed in terms of
carbon mass -- living in the deep
biosphere. This tonnage
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- Commercial Bees Spreading Disease To Wild Bees
- Micro-vehicle: 'Dragonfly' Takes Flight
- Unique Fossil Shows Antarctic Once Much Warmer
- Security Flaws Found In Most Bank Websites
- Rare Greater Bamboo Lemurs Discovered
- Air Pollution: Major Impact On Eastern U.S.
- Ultrasonic Frogs Tune Ears To Different Pitches
- Stem Cells: New Way To Treat Spinal-cord Injury
- Add Lime To Seawater To Fight Global Warming?
- Extreme Microbes Dominate Subseafloor Life
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Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects
July 23, 2008 — Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study in Neurology. Research has shown that many ... > full story -
Robot Playmates May Help Children With Autism
July 23, 2008 — Scientists studying interactions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders with bubble-blowing robots confirm what has been widely reported anecdotally: that ASD children in many cases interact more ... > full story -
Plastic Bottle Contaminants? No Reproductive Or Developmental Effects Found In Mice From Oral Exposure To Low Doses Of Bisphenol A
July 23, 2008 — A new multigenerational reproductive toxicity study of dietary Bisphenol A (BPA) in mice found no adverse effects of BPA on parents or offspring at dietary concentrations and doses comparable to ... > full story -
Some Earthworms Make Septic Systems Work Better, Others Do The Opposite
July 23, 2008 — The right earthworms can make home septic systems work better. The wrong ones could do the opposite. That's the finding in a study of worm populations living in the soil near trenches receiving ... > full story -
Viagra Works For Antidepressant-related Sexual Dysfunction In Women, Study Suggests
July 23, 2008 — Women with sexual dysfunction caused by the use of antidepressants experienced a reduction in adverse sexual effects with use of sildenafil, commonly known as the erectile dysfunction medication ... > full story
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Viral Recombination: Another Way HIV Fools The Immune System
July 23, 2008 — When individuals infected with HIV become infected with a second strain of the virus, the two viral strains can exchange genetic information, creating a third, recombinant strain of the virus that ... > full story -
Super-Resolution X-ray Microscopy Unveils Buried Secrets Of The Nanoworld
July 23, 2008 — A novel super-resolution X-ray microscope combines the high penetration power of x-rays with high spatial resolution, making it possible for the first time to shed light on the detailed interior ... > full story -
How Gastric Reflux May Trigger Asthma
July 23, 2008 — Researchers appear to have solved at least a piece of a puzzle that has mystified physicians for years: why so many patients with asthma also suffer from GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux ... > full story -
Molecular Hula Hoop Nanorotor
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Hormone Oxytocin May Inhibit Social Phobia
July 23, 2008 — Scientists have shown using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that the hormone oxytocin can inhibit feelings of anxiety in specific individuals. Their discovery might lead to a better ... > full story
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New Evidence Of Battle Between Humans And Ancient Virus
July 23, 2008 — Human ancestors fought back against an ancient retrovirus with a defense mechanism that our bodies still use today. Evidence of this battle has been preserved in our DNA for millions of ... > full story -
Heading Circulatory Disease Off At The Pass
July 23, 2008 — Researchers have devised an ultrasound imaging technique that picks up subtle early evidence of peripheral arterial disease that current conventional tests miss. The test, if approved for clinical ... > full story -
Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing May Reduce Wrinkles Over Long Term
July 23, 2008 — Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing appears to be an effective long-term treatment for facial wrinkles, according to a report in the Archives of Facial Plastic ... > full story -
Fresh From The Grapevine To The Table With Sulfur Dioxide Preservative
July 23, 2008 — Table grapes are subject to serious water loss and decay while making the long trip from the vine to tables around the world. Pads placed over the fruit packed in boxes are one way of ensuring that ... > full story -
Memory Impairment Associated With Sound Processing Disorder
July 23, 2008 — Mild memory impairment may be associated with central auditory processing dysfunction, or difficulty hearing in complex situations with competing noise, such as hearing a single conversation amid ... > full story
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Tuberculosis Presents Major Challenges To HIV Treatment In Developing Countries
July 23, 2008 — Human immunodeficiency virus care and treatment programs in resource-limited settings must aggressively address tuberculosis and the emerging multidrug-resistant TB epidemic to save patient lives and ... > full story -
Raptors Survival Can Be Threatened By Ingesting Lead And Cadmium
July 23, 2008 — Environmental pollutants accumulate in birds of prey, and in some cases, these can cause death. A comparative study of raptors in Galicia and Extremadura undertaken by Spanish researchers has ... > full story -
Predicting Acute GVHD By Gene Expression Could Improve Liver Stem Cell Transplant Outcomes
July 23, 2008 — Acute graft-versus-host disease occurs when an immune response is elicited by the grafted cells against a recipient, resulting in tissue damage for the treated individual. There are no definitive ... > full story -
Pollination Habits Of Endangered Texas Rice Revealed To Help Preservation
July 23, 2008 — A type of wild rice that only grows in a small stretch of the San Marcos River is likely so rare because it plays the sexual reproduction game ... > full story -
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Civil EngineeringTransit Systems Are Not Well-integrated Into Local Emergency Plans
July 23, 2008 — Millions of people each day rely on transit, yet few urban area emergency plans have focused on its role in an emergency evacuation. Transit systems could play a significant role in transporting ... > full story
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Combating Age-related Immune-response Decline: Protein Found To Stimulate Production Of T-cells
July 23, 2008 — Scientists have identified a protein that stimulates the production of T-cells, the white blood cells involved in the recognition and the elimination of infectious agents. The discovery could help to ... > full story -
Predicting Coral Health By Identifying Nearby Microscopic Algae
July 23, 2008 — A new indicator of coral health has been discovered in a community of microscopic single-celled algae called dinoflagellates. The study reveals that a particular type of these algae renders corals ... > full story -
Prenatal Drinking, Environmental Enrichment: Effects On Neurotrophins Are Independent Of Each Other
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Management Practices Key To Watershed Condition
July 23, 2008 — Animals thrive on the banks of waterways. And those same tree-covered, green grassy areas are keys to maintaining healthy watersheds for creeks and rivers. Landowners must learn how to manage these ... > full story -
Reflecting On Values Promotes Love, Acceptance
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How The Immune System And Brain Communicate To Control Disease
July 22, 2008 — In a major step in understanding how the nervous system and the immune system interact, scientists have identified a new anatomical path through which the brain and the spleen communicate. The ... > full story -
People Only Eat One, When The Chips Are Brown
July 22, 2008 — Dr. Don Henne isn't wasting his degree when he's standing by the deep fryer waiting for potato slices to turn brown. He's conducting research that will help the potato industry and consumers. Henne, ... > full story -
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Elder CareStill Puzzling: Best Care For The Frail And Elderly With Coronary Artery Disease
July 22, 2008 — Patients treated solely with medications after suffering from chest pain, heart attack or coronary artery disease are more likely to die during the first year following their initial hospitalization. ... > full story -
Outbreak Of Plague In South Dakota Leads To Vaccines For Black-footed Ferrets
July 22, 2008 — Endangered black-footed ferrets aren't exactly lining up to be stuck with a vaccine, but in an effort to help control an extensive outbreak of plague in South Dakota, some of the ferrets are getting ... > full story -
Mangroves Key To Saving Lives
July 22, 2008 — The replanting of mangroves on the coasts of the Philippines could help save many of the lives lost in the 20-30 typhoons that hit the islands annually. The mangrove forests along the ... > full story
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Minimally Invasive Treatment Improves Male Fertility
July 22, 2008 — A minimally invasive treatment for a common cause of male infertility can significantly improve a couple's chances for pregnancy, according to a new study. The study also found that the level of ... > full story -
Did A Significant Climate Change Event, Known As Younger Dryas, Impact Climate Around The Globe?
July 22, 2008 — New research evaluates whether the significant climate change event about 12,900 years ago known as Younger Dryas impacted the climate all around the globe. The Younger Dryas event refers to an ... > full story -
Stenting To Prop Open Blocked Arteries: Will That Be Through An Arm Or A Leg?
July 22, 2008 — When it comes to stenting -- using metal tubes to prop open blocked arteries -- physicians are continuing to choose to gain entry to the circulatory system through an opening in the leg instead of ... > full story -
First Full 3-D View Of Cracks Growing In Steel
July 22, 2008 — Researchers have revealed how a growing crack interacts with the 3-D structure of stainless steel. By using a new technique, they could determine the internal 3-D structure of the sample without ... > full story -
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Nutrition ResearchNano-modified Food: How Much Are Consumers Willing To Accept The Associated Risks?
July 22, 2008 — Consumers have largely grown to accept nanotechnology in nutrition for packaging and, to a lesser extent, even the food itself, according to a new study. In recent years, nanotechnology has joined ... > full story
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Blood-related Genetic Mechanisms Found Important In Parkinson's Disease
July 22, 2008 — What does the genetics of blood cells have to do with brain cells related to Parkinson's disease? From an unusual collaboration of neurologists and a pharmacologist comes the surprising answer: ... > full story -
Wild Orchids In Borneo: Is There Time To Save Thousands Of Species From Extinction?
July 22, 2008 — Borneo (Kalimantan) is the third largest island in the world. Borneo's rain forests are also home to some extremely rare species of orchids, all highly valued for their exotic aromas and aesthetic ... > full story -
Water-diffusion Technology Identifies Brain Regions Damaged By Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
July 22, 2008 — Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder often have structural brain damage. Recent findings show that several specific white matter regions, as well as deep gray matter areas, of the brain are ... > full story -
Healthy Olives Can Now Be Grown In Salty Water
July 22, 2008 — News that olives are sources of "good fat" has increased demand for the luscious fruits. To keep the world's olive lovers satisfied, an intensive wave of olive planting has occurred. Traditionally, ... > full story -
New Findings On Mother Earth's Earthy Scent
July 22, 2008 — That evocative "earthy" scent of the soil returning to life in spring -- and nasty earthy tastes and odors in fish and drinking water -- actually results from two substances released by soil ... > full story
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Scientists have shown using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that the hormone oxytocin can inhibit feelings of anxiety in specific individuals. Their discovery might lead to a better ... > full story
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New Evidence Of Battle Between Humans And Ancient Virus
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Spitzer Reveals 'No Organics' Zone Around Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel galaxy is gussied up in infrared light in a new picture from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. The fluffy-looking galaxy, officially named Messier 101, is dominated by a mishmash of spiral ... > full story
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