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No @#&!, Sherlock: Prehistoric Cave Bears Were Ferocious and Other Obvious Science
That's the most -- or least -- jaw-dropping of the self-evidence science published in 2008. After a holiday lull, these studies -- so very obvious, but so very important -- have returned with a bang. And for some reason, lots of them involve the behavior of adolescent girls.
That's the most -- or least -- jaw-dropping of the self-evidence science published in 2008. After a holiday lull, these studies -- so very obvious, but so very important -- have returned with a bang. And for some reason, lots of them involve the behavior of adolescent girls.
NIH Announces Public-Access Policy
Starting in April, most U.S. biomedical scientists will have to send copies of their accepted, peer-reviewed manuscripts to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) for posting in a free archive. If they don't, they could have trouble renewing their grants or even lose research funding.
Starting in April, most U.S. biomedical scientists will have to send copies of their accepted, peer-reviewed manuscripts to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) for posting in a free archive. If they don't, they could have trouble renewing their grants or even lose research funding.
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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U.S. Postal Service Gets Scientific With New Stamps
Four titans of 20th century American science are due to be celebrated in stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service in April.
Four titans of 20th century American science are due to be celebrated in stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service in April.
Super-computer Could Throw Light On 'Mysterious' Dark Energy
Cosmologists have run a series of huge computer simulations of the Universe that could ultimately help solve the mystery of dark energy.
Cosmologists have run a series of huge computer simulations of the Universe that could ultimately help solve the mystery of dark energy.
Physics
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:33am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:33am
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Making Mars a Four Letter Word
In this years Omnibus bill that funds NASA, there is specific language that prohibits "any research, development or demonstration activities related exclusively to the human exploration of Mars." This language, while seemingly benign and innocent, could have a chilling effect on innovation, creativity and science at NASA.
In this years Omnibus bill that funds NASA, there is specific language that prohibits "any research, development or demonstration activities related exclusively to the human exploration of Mars." This language, while seemingly benign and innocent, could have a chilling effect on innovation, creativity and science at NASA.
They’re Playing My Song. Time to Work Out.
There is a rough science to choosing performance-enhancing music.
There is a rough science to choosing performance-enhancing music.
A Waiting Trial
In the summer of 2006, Doug Bergman had a needle plunged into his heart 10 times for science. Now he has leukemia.
In the summer of 2006, Doug Bergman had a needle plunged into his heart 10 times for science. Now he has leukemia.
Healthcare
Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 1:17pm
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Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 1:17pm
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'Invisibility cloaks' could break sound barriers
Contrary to earlier predictions, Duke University engineers have found that a three-dimensional sound cloak is possible, at least in theory.
Contrary to earlier predictions, Duke University engineers have found that a three-dimensional sound cloak is possible, at least in theory.
Materials Science
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Brain-controlled computer switches on in a heartbeat
Physically disabled people must be able to switch on brain-computer interfaces without external help if the futuristic devices are to give them greater freedoms, say researchers beginning to study the little-addressed problem.
Physically disabled people must be able to switch on brain-computer interfaces without external help if the futuristic devices are to give them greater freedoms, say researchers beginning to study the little-addressed problem.
Technology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Nuclear war: the threat that never went away
In the first of a series of articles covering nuclear issues, Declan Butler looks at the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and finds that there has never been a better climate for negotiation.
In the first of a series of articles covering nuclear issues, Declan Butler looks at the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and finds that there has never been a better climate for negotiation.
Science Politics
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Oatmeal's health claims strongly reaffirmed, science shows
A new scientific review of the most current research shows the link between eating oatmeal and cholesterol reduction to be stronger than when the FDA initially approved the health claim's appearance on food labels in 1997.
A new scientific review of the most current research shows the link between eating oatmeal and cholesterol reduction to be stronger than when the FDA initially approved the health claim's appearance on food labels in 1997.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:05am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:05am
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Inside Look at How Ice Melts
Computer simulation shows how ice "spins" into melting with some heat.
Computer simulation shows how ice "spins" into melting with some heat.
Chemistry
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008, 10:04am
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Evolution Not 'Just a Theory', and Yes, Huckabee It Does Matter
In science, being a "theory" is not a step below a "law." The "Theory of Relativity" by Albert Einstein is not waiting for its day in court when it graduates to "fact."
In science, being a "theory" is not a step below a "law." The "Theory of Relativity" by Albert Einstein is not waiting for its day in court when it graduates to "fact."
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 08, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 08, 2008, 9:13am
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Smart Foam
A spongelike shape-memory alloy could find use in communications, robotics, and aerospace.
A spongelike shape-memory alloy could find use in communications, robotics, and aerospace.
Materials Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 08, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 08, 2008, 9:13am
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God, Science and an Unbeliever's Utopia
Stellar Group of Scientists Gathers to Mull Science, Atheism and Much Else
Stellar Group of Scientists Gathers to Mull Science, Atheism and Much Else
Science Politics
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:12pm
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:12pm
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New Focus on Politics, Old Focus on Money
The JP Morgan Healthcare Conference faces stiff competition from CES for headlines next week. But the 26th annual gathering of investors and companies is the event of 2008 in biotechnology.
The JP Morgan Healthcare Conference faces stiff competition from CES for headlines next week. But the 26th annual gathering of investors and companies is the event of 2008 in biotechnology.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:27pm
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Wearing Technology On Your Sleeve
You think the switch from typewriter to computer was a revolution? The next stage could see many of us interacting with computers inserted into our very clothes. A new project is exploring a range of applications where wearable technology could significantly improve productivity and even help save lives.
You think the switch from typewriter to computer was a revolution? The next stage could see many of us interacting with computers inserted into our very clothes. A new project is exploring a range of applications where wearable technology could significantly improve productivity and even help save lives.
Technology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:26pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:26pm
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US presidential candidates and their views on scientific issues
What are the United States presidential candidates' positions on scientific topics ranging from evolution to global warming? A special news report, which is being published in the Jan. 4 issue of the journal Science, addresses these questions and profiles the nine leading candidates on where they stand on important scientific issues.
What are the United States presidential candidates' positions on scientific topics ranging from evolution to global warming? A special news report, which is being published in the Jan. 4 issue of the journal Science, addresses these questions and profiles the nine leading candidates on where they stand on important scientific issues.
Science Politics
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:18am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:18am
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Science advisers give fresh boost to evolution
In a newly published report, scientific advisers to the government emphasize the importance of teaching evolution in public schools.
In a newly published report, scientific advisers to the government emphasize the importance of teaching evolution in public schools.
Science Politics
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:18am
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Friday, Jan 04, 2008, 9:18am
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4 Years on Mars: Rovers Continue to Amaze
Two robots the size of golf carts were given 90 days to squeeze as much science as possible from the barren, dust-swept terrain of Mars. After that, scientists expected nothing more from them than death.
Two robots the size of golf carts were given 90 days to squeeze as much science as possible from the barren, dust-swept terrain of Mars. After that, scientists expected nothing more from them than death.
Space
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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Shiites and Sunnis Disagree Over Cloning
Iranian scientists have successfully cloned a sheep, a feat of less scientific than symbolic import: Iran sees biotechnology, along with nuclear power and a space program, as central to its scientific renaissance.
Iranian scientists have successfully cloned a sheep, a feat of less scientific than symbolic import: Iran sees biotechnology, along with nuclear power and a space program, as central to its scientific renaissance.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 03, 2008, 9:13am
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Helium supplies endangered, threatening science and technology
The element that lifts things like balloons, spirits and voice ranges is being depleted so rapidly in the world’s largest reserve, outside of Amarillo, Tex., that supplies are expected to be depleted there within the next eight years.
The element that lifts things like balloons, spirits and voice ranges is being depleted so rapidly in the world’s largest reserve, outside of Amarillo, Tex., that supplies are expected to be depleted there within the next eight years.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:45am
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Purdue Students Sniff Manure for Science
Purdue University students are making some extra cash through a project that might turn some of their classmates' stomachs - by sniffing livestock excrement.
Purdue University students are making some extra cash through a project that might turn some of their classmates' stomachs - by sniffing livestock excrement.
Agriculture
Source: AOL News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: AOL News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:45am
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Year of the what?
What will 2008 bring? Cheesy chips, perhaps, seeing as 2008 is officially the United Nation’s International Year of the Potato, and, at least in Greece, the Year of Feta.
What will 2008 bring? Cheesy chips, perhaps, seeing as 2008 is officially the United Nation’s International Year of the Potato, and, at least in Greece, the Year of Feta.
Science Politics
Source: Nature
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Monday, Dec 31, 2007, 11:45am
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Evolution Beats Intelligent Design in Florida
Members of a Florida county school board who last month wanted a classroom balance between evolution with intelligent design have quietly reversed their positions.
Members of a Florida county school board who last month wanted a classroom balance between evolution with intelligent design have quietly reversed their positions.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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Bush's Stem Cell Policy Started With Brave New World
Some say Bush's policy is tantamount to murder. Others laud it as a defense of life against soulless scientific exploitation. Either way, according to an article by Bush stem cell adviser Jay Lefkowitz, the President's hand was guided by Aldous Huxley's dystopian classic, Brave New World.
Some say Bush's policy is tantamount to murder. Others laud it as a defense of life against soulless scientific exploitation. Either way, according to an article by Bush stem cell adviser Jay Lefkowitz, the President's hand was guided by Aldous Huxley's dystopian classic, Brave New World.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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Can a vibrating mouse prevent computer-related injuries?
A chair that undulates, a mouse that vibrates, a monitor suspended over a desk on a movable arm. These are some of the kinds of newfangled ergonomic products that Alan Hedge, international authority on office ergonomics, studies to see if they can prevent repetitive motion injuries among the estimated 100 million people who now use computers in the United States.
A chair that undulates, a mouse that vibrates, a monitor suspended over a desk on a movable arm. These are some of the kinds of newfangled ergonomic products that Alan Hedge, international authority on office ergonomics, studies to see if they can prevent repetitive motion injuries among the estimated 100 million people who now use computers in the United States.
Technology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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The Lure of Treatments Science Has Dismissed
The ailing millions who spend their money on unorthodox medical treatments may differ in their preferences for powders vs. needles vs. the sound of cracking bones, but they do share a single mantra: “I don’t care what the studies say; it works for me.”
The ailing millions who spend their money on unorthodox medical treatments may differ in their preferences for powders vs. needles vs. the sound of cracking bones, but they do share a single mantra: “I don’t care what the studies say; it works for me.”
Listen: Bat Winters in D.C., to Delight of Urban Dwellers
In this week's Science out of the Box segment, host Andrea Seabrook gets out of the NPR building in Washington, D.C., to rescue a bat that has taken up residence across the street. Why would this urban habitat suit a wild creature?
In this week's Science out of the Box segment, host Andrea Seabrook gets out of the NPR building in Washington, D.C., to rescue a bat that has taken up residence across the street. Why would this urban habitat suit a wild creature?
Top 25 Science Stories of 2007
The past year has been both tempestuous and exciting--from pet food, E. coli and toy poisoning scares to political fireworks over embryonic stem cell research to forest fires ravaging California.
The past year has been both tempestuous and exciting--from pet food, E. coli and toy poisoning scares to political fireworks over embryonic stem cell research to forest fires ravaging California.
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