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On the trail of the first dogs to put their paws in the Americas
DNA research into early canine remains also raises clues about migration patterns of ancient humans
DNA research into early canine remains also raises clues about migration patterns of ancient humans
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 9:02am
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After Congressional Green Light, Scientists Begin Hemp Studies
Scientists are studying how hemp might be used in the electronic, medical and manufacturing industries. Because the plant's been illegal for decades, it's been difficult to do research on its uses.
Scientists are studying how hemp might be used in the electronic, medical and manufacturing industries. Because the plant's been illegal for decades, it's been difficult to do research on its uses.
Scientists recommend 20-minute daily walk to avoid premature death
Research into obesity establishes benefits of engaging in moderate levels of daily exerciseLack of exercise is twice as likely to lead to an early grave than obesity, research has shown.A brisk 20-minute walk each day could be all it takes to avoid dying prematurely, the findings suggest.
Research into obesity establishes benefits of engaging in moderate levels of daily exerciseLack of exercise is twice as likely to lead to an early grave than obesity, research has shown.A brisk 20-minute walk each day could be all it takes to avoid dying prematurely, the findings suggest.
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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U.S. Funding of Health Research Stalls As Other Nations Rev Up
It's not just government-sponsored medical research that's dwindled in the last few years in the U.S. Drug firms have curbed their investment, too, especially in early-stage hunts for new drugs.
It's not just government-sponsored medical research that's dwindled in the last few years in the U.S. Drug firms have curbed their investment, too, especially in early-stage hunts for new drugs.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015, 7:49am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015, 7:49am
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50 years of TV violence research, little progress
A study published in 1965 on the potential effects of violence in the media looks eerily similar to research done today
A study published in 1965 on the potential effects of violence in the media looks eerily similar to research done today
Psychology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 07, 2015, 12:46pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 07, 2015, 12:46pm
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Robot sand artist turns beach into giant canvas
Using your phone or tablet, send a drawing to this little bot created by Disney Research and watch it trace the lines in the sand by dragging a rake behind it
Using your phone or tablet, send a drawing to this little bot created by Disney Research and watch it trace the lines in the sand by dragging a rake behind it
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 06, 2015, 10:10am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 06, 2015, 10:10am
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NIH Allows Restart Of MERS Research That Had Been Questioned
The National Institutes of Health has approved requests for waivers from a moratorium on experiments that aim to make the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome more infectious in mice.
The National Institutes of Health has approved requests for waivers from a moratorium on experiments that aim to make the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome more infectious in mice.
Satellite Map Shows Evidence of a Dangerous Arctic Warming Feedback Loop
New research from NASA shows that the Arctic Ocean has been steadily getting more energy from the sun over the past fifteen years.
New research from NASA shows that the Arctic Ocean has been steadily getting more energy from the sun over the past fifteen years.
Squirrels are 'climate culprit'
Arctic ground squirrels could play a greater role in climate change than was previously thought, research suggests.
Arctic ground squirrels could play a greater role in climate change than was previously thought, research suggests.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Scientists focus on urban wellbeing
A global scientific research programme is launched in China to examine the unintended consequences of urban policies on human health and wellbeing.
A global scientific research programme is launched in China to examine the unintended consequences of urban policies on human health and wellbeing.
Biogen plans late-stage Alzheimer's trial, shares rise
Biogen Idec Inc's research chief on Tuesday said the company is planning a late-stage trial of its experimental treatment for Alzheimer's disease after the drug cut brain plaque levels and significantly improved cognition in a small early-stage study.
Biogen Idec Inc's research chief on Tuesday said the company is planning a late-stage trial of its experimental treatment for Alzheimer's disease after the drug cut brain plaque levels and significantly improved cognition in a small early-stage study.
Neuroscience
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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"The golden age of planetary exploration"
For many, the success of this decade-long mission represents the astounding possibilities of new research and discoveries
For many, the success of this decade-long mission represents the astounding possibilities of new research and discoveries
From stealth fighters to Siri, DARPA's projects aim to transform next generation
Arati Prabhakar, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, discusses various projects that DARPA has played a key role in -- from everyday technologies like the Internet and Siri to military aircrafts.
Arati Prabhakar, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, discusses various projects that DARPA has played a key role in -- from everyday technologies like the Internet and Siri to military aircrafts.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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How A Tilt Toward Safety Stopped A Scientist's Virus Research
The U.S. government has stopped some experiments with dangerous viruses, saying the risks need to be reconsidered. Key work in one scientist's lab has been halted.
The U.S. government has stopped some experiments with dangerous viruses, saying the risks need to be reconsidered. Key work in one scientist's lab has been halted.
Does Watson Know the Answer to IBM’s Woes?
IBM is betting that research on more human-like artificial intelligence will help it turn things around.As cheap cloud computing services erode IBM’s traditional hardware business with alarming speed, the company finds itself facing an uncertain future. If only there were some clever machine it could turn to for advice.
IBM is betting that research on more human-like artificial intelligence will help it turn things around.As cheap cloud computing services erode IBM’s traditional hardware business with alarming speed, the company finds itself facing an uncertain future. If only there were some clever machine it could turn to for advice.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Male Hummingbirds Apparently Use Beaks to Stab Each Other in the Throat
New research shows their long, sharp beaks aren't just for reaching flower nectar
New research shows their long, sharp beaks aren't just for reaching flower nectar
Animal Behavior
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Italian to become first woman head of CERN physics centre
Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti was chosen on Tuesday to head the CERN particle physics research centre that houses the giant LHC "Big Bang" machine, making her the first woman nominated to lead a top global scientific institution in the field.
Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti was chosen on Tuesday to head the CERN particle physics research centre that houses the giant LHC "Big Bang" machine, making her the first woman nominated to lead a top global scientific institution in the field.
Physics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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In some states, science on the Election Day ballot
Referenda, initiatives touch on an array of research-related topics
Referenda, initiatives touch on an array of research-related topics
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Monday, Nov 03, 2014, 8:29pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Monday, Nov 03, 2014, 8:29pm
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Saving The Amazon Will Take More Than Stopping Loggers
In order to save the Amazon, it's not enough for deforestation to stop; areas that have been denuded also need recuperation. A Brazilian research scientist has released a report with the World Wildlife Fund that suggested actions to curb the effect of humans on the world's largest rainforest.
In order to save the Amazon, it's not enough for deforestation to stop; areas that have been denuded also need recuperation. A Brazilian research scientist has released a report with the World Wildlife Fund that suggested actions to curb the effect of humans on the world's largest rainforest.
Key to sounding charismatic revealed
An innate ability some people have to manipulate their vocal frequency could be the key to sounding charismatic, according to new research.
An innate ability some people have to manipulate their vocal frequency could be the key to sounding charismatic, according to new research.
Neuroscience
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014, 8:55am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014, 8:55am
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Scientists Fight For Superbug Research As U.S. Pauses Funding
Frustrated scientists argued Wednesday that making nasty viruses even worse in the lab provides crucial insight into preventing pandemics. Others say it just ups the risk a lab germ will start one.
Frustrated scientists argued Wednesday that making nasty viruses even worse in the lab provides crucial insight into preventing pandemics. Others say it just ups the risk a lab germ will start one.
Microbiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 23, 2014, 9:47am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 23, 2014, 9:47am
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How super-resolution microscopy made me fall in love with science (again)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a super-resolution image may be worth a thousand gigabytes and its changing the course of biomedical research
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a super-resolution image may be worth a thousand gigabytes and its changing the course of biomedical research
Research
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014, 9:00am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014, 9:00am
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Taser's 50,000-volt jolt can mess up your brain
First research of its kind shows that tasers could impair a person's memory and thought process
First research of its kind shows that tasers could impair a person's memory and thought process
Neuroscience
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 8:52am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 8:52am
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In Hopes Of Fixing Faulty Genes, One Scientist Starts With The Basics
Jennifer Doudna used to worry that her science wasn't doing anything important. Then some basic research led her team to a discovery that could one day be crucial in healing some genetic diseases.
Jennifer Doudna used to worry that her science wasn't doing anything important. Then some basic research led her team to a discovery that could one day be crucial in healing some genetic diseases.
When tumours meet fashion
When a scientist and a fashion designer get together, they make cancer research tangible. Scientist Esther Baena and fashion designer Arielle Gogh from team Transmutation, Descience, talk about their experience
When a scientist and a fashion designer get together, they make cancer research tangible. Scientist Esther Baena and fashion designer Arielle Gogh from team Transmutation, Descience, talk about their experience
Cancer
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Oct 13, 2014, 7:51pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Oct 13, 2014, 7:51pm
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New class of fatty molecules battles diabetes in mice
Research raises possibility that certain foods may quell the disorder in humans
Research raises possibility that certain foods may quell the disorder in humans
Molecular Biology
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Oct 10, 2014, 8:28am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Oct 10, 2014, 8:28am
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Research May Give Potential Homicide Victims A Heads Up
New research in Chicago finds that homicide victims are concentrated among a tiny network. Tracing that network might lead to public health measures to protect would-be victims.
New research in Chicago finds that homicide victims are concentrated among a tiny network. Tracing that network might lead to public health measures to protect would-be victims.
New meat-eating dinosaur species found in Venezuela
A group of international scientists have discovered the remains of a unique carnivorous dinosaur in Western Venezuela, research in the Royal Society Open Science said on Wednesday.
A group of international scientists have discovered the remains of a unique carnivorous dinosaur in Western Venezuela, research in the Royal Society Open Science said on Wednesday.
Paleontology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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HIV's infection tactics could guide AIDS vaccine, study finds
New research that sheds light on the methods and machinery used by HIV to infect cells provides insight into the tricky virus that potentially could guide the development of a vaccine against the virus that causes AIDS, according to U.S. government and other scientists.
New research that sheds light on the methods and machinery used by HIV to infect cells provides insight into the tricky virus that potentially could guide the development of a vaccine against the virus that causes AIDS, according to U.S. government and other scientists.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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Eating Comfort Foods May Not Be So Comforting After All
It's tempting to seek out the mac and cheese or a pint of ice cream after a terrible, horrible, no good day. But fresh research suggests such comfort foods might not be mood boosters after all.
It's tempting to seek out the mac and cheese or a pint of ice cream after a terrible, horrible, no good day. But fresh research suggests such comfort foods might not be mood boosters after all.
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