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Stem cell research gets huge boost from Australian zebrafish discovery
Medical breakthrough as researchers uncover the mystery of how hematopoietic stem cells form
Medical breakthrough as researchers uncover the mystery of how hematopoietic stem cells form
Stem cells
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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GM flies 'could save crops'
A type of genetically engineered fly which eventually kills itself off can be an effective method of pest control, according to new research.
A type of genetically engineered fly which eventually kills itself off can be an effective method of pest control, according to new research.
Agriculture
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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Top Japanese Scientist Who Co-Authored Discredited Stem-Cell Study Commits Suicide
Death is mourned as huge loss to scientific community
Death is mourned as huge loss to scientific community
Research
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Scientists Ask Bird Oglers to Help Study Puffins
Scientists want bird-ogling public to observe puffins eating, help with research to save them
Scientists want bird-ogling public to observe puffins eating, help with research to save them
Ecology
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Scientists create see-through mice
Translucent lab animals could be used for biological and medical research
Translucent lab animals could be used for biological and medical research
Molecular Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Aug 01, 2014, 7:52am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Aug 01, 2014, 7:52am
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Goalkeepers' penalty 'flaw' revealed
Goalkeepers in penalty shoot-outs make a predictable error that could influence the outcome of the game according to new research.
Goalkeepers in penalty shoot-outs make a predictable error that could influence the outcome of the game according to new research.
Animal Behavior
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Aug 01, 2014, 7:52am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Aug 01, 2014, 7:52am
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Lead in teeth holds secrets of person's origins, research shows
The lead in human teeth holds clues about where a person grew up and can help criminal investigators and archaeologists working with old or decomposed corpses, according to a University of Florida researcher.
The lead in human teeth holds clues about where a person grew up and can help criminal investigators and archaeologists working with old or decomposed corpses, according to a University of Florida researcher.
Health
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 31, 2014, 10:59am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 31, 2014, 10:59am
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Adaptive Material Could Cut the Cost of Solar in Half
A new material, combined with a cheap tracking system, could unleash the promise of concentrated solar power.A material with optical properties that change to help it capture more incoming sunlight could cut the cost of solar power in half, according to Glint Photonics, a startup recently funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E).
A new material, combined with a cheap tracking system, could unleash the promise of concentrated solar power.A material with optical properties that change to help it capture more incoming sunlight could cut the cost of solar power in half, according to Glint Photonics, a startup recently funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E).
Materials Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Evidence suggests babies in womb start learning earlier than thought: study
Babies in the womb show evidence of learning by their 34th week, three weeks earlier than previously thought, new research has found.
Babies in the womb show evidence of learning by their 34th week, three weeks earlier than previously thought, new research has found.
Development
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014, 10:02am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014, 10:02am
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The Weird, Underappreciated World Of Plastic Packaging
So much of the food we eat these days is encased in plastic. And behind it is a whole lot of research and innovation. We dive into some of the materials that keep food fresh and portable.
So much of the food we eat these days is encased in plastic. And behind it is a whole lot of research and innovation. We dive into some of the materials that keep food fresh and portable.
Materials Science
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2014, 7:20am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2014, 7:20am
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Who Knew Fungi and Fruit Fly Ovaries Could Be So Beautiful?
Princeton University’s annual science art contest shines a light on the research world, adding a video element this year
Princeton University’s annual science art contest shines a light on the research world, adding a video element this year
Microbiology
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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Son's Mental Illness Prompts Billionaire's Big Donation To Psychiatric Research
Ted Stanley is giving $650 million to the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to find and treat the genetic underpinnings of mental illnesses. His son has bipolar disorder.
Ted Stanley is giving $650 million to the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to find and treat the genetic underpinnings of mental illnesses. His son has bipolar disorder.
Neuroscience
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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Head Scientist At CDC Weighs Costs Of Recent Lab Safety Breaches
The mishaps mean federal scientists need to "take a hard look" at all federal research on deadly pathogens and make sure, in each case, that the benefits justify risks, says Dr. Tom Frieden.
The mishaps mean federal scientists need to "take a hard look" at all federal research on deadly pathogens and make sure, in each case, that the benefits justify risks, says Dr. Tom Frieden.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Genetic blueprint unveiled for vital food crop wheat
As far as agricultural genome research goes, this may be the best thing since sliced bread - wheat bread, that is.
As far as agricultural genome research goes, this may be the best thing since sliced bread - wheat bread, that is.
Young Scientists Say They're Sexually Abused In The Field
Heading off to exotic locales to conduct research is one of the great joys of science. But many young scientists say they have been sexually harassed or assaulted by superiors while out there.
Heading off to exotic locales to conduct research is one of the great joys of science. But many young scientists say they have been sexually harassed or assaulted by superiors while out there.
Underwater Meadows Might Serve As Antacid For Acid Seas
Marine biologists worry that certain species won't survive the shifts in sea acidity that climate change brings. But research on sea grasses along California's coast suggest marine preserves can help.
Marine biologists worry that certain species won't survive the shifts in sea acidity that climate change brings. But research on sea grasses along California's coast suggest marine preserves can help.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014, 10:26am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014, 10:26am
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When Work Becomes A Haven From Stress At Home
Moms who worked full time reported significantly better physical and mental health than moms who worked part time, research involving more than 2,500 mothers found.
Moms who worked full time reported significantly better physical and mental health than moms who worked part time, research involving more than 2,500 mothers found.
This Is Your Stressed-Out Brain On Scarcity
When we don't have enough of something — love, time or money — we spend extraordinary effort worrying about how to get by, research shows. The stress of poverty changes the way people think.
When we don't have enough of something — love, time or money — we spend extraordinary effort worrying about how to get by, research shows. The stress of poverty changes the way people think.
Animal tests rise in Britain despite government pledge
Annual figures for research on live animals in England, Wales and Scotland show a small increase in testing in 2013 despite plans to cut the figure
Annual figures for research on live animals in England, Wales and Scotland show a small increase in testing in 2013 despite plans to cut the figure
Research
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jul 11, 2014, 8:26am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jul 11, 2014, 8:26am
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Plants Know The Rhythm Of The Caterpillar's Creep
According to new research, plants can hear the sounds of insects chewing. A University of Missouri study reports that plants can recognize the sound of a predator using the vibrations of their leaves.
According to new research, plants can hear the sounds of insects chewing. A University of Missouri study reports that plants can recognize the sound of a predator using the vibrations of their leaves.
Evolution
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2014, 10:22am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2014, 10:22am
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Why Theories On Black Holes Are Full Of Holes
Research indicates that black holes are more common than astronomers previously thought.
Research indicates that black holes are more common than astronomers previously thought.
New Study Says Playing a Terrorist in Video Games Might Make You More Morally Sensitive
Latest research fuels the debate on the impact of violent video games
Latest research fuels the debate on the impact of violent video games
Psychology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014, 8:06am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014, 8:06am
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Years of Research Reveal More About Iconic Orcas
Scientists studying Puget Sound orcas for the past decade now know they are among the most contaminated marine mammals, with pollutants particularly high in young killer whales, according to a report released Wednesday.
Scientists studying Puget Sound orcas for the past decade now know they are among the most contaminated marine mammals, with pollutants particularly high in young killer whales, according to a report released Wednesday.
Ecology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 26, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 26, 2014, 7:56am
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UK faces 'significant' land shortage
Britain is running out of land for food and faces a potential shortfall of two million hectares by 2030 according to new research.
Britain is running out of land for food and faces a potential shortfall of two million hectares by 2030 according to new research.
Anthropology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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How This Mysterious Clam Puts on an Underwater Light Show
New research published today in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface confirms that C. ales—divers and aquarium enthusiasts call it disco clam—is one of the few marine creatures that use micro-scale structures to reflect light. The disco clam does it so well that for years divers and scientists alike both believed that it was generating its electric display with through bioluminescence, or light-producing chemical reactions.
New research published today in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface confirms that C. ales—divers and aquarium enthusiasts call it disco clam—is one of the few marine creatures that use micro-scale structures to reflect light. The disco clam does it so well that for years divers and scientists alike both believed that it was generating its electric display with through bioluminescence, or light-producing chemical reactions.
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Nestle takes step toward customizable vitamins
Nestle said on Monday it was working on a new research project that could one day lead to the development of made-to-measure vitamin combinations tailored to an individual's needs.
Nestle said on Monday it was working on a new research project that could one day lead to the development of made-to-measure vitamin combinations tailored to an individual's needs.
Epigenetics 101, part 2: cancer, chaos and chemo
As explained in part 1, epigenetics chemical modifications to DNA and proteins can profoundly affect gene activity. But epigenetics also plays an important role in cancer, and research in this field may be opening up potential new treatment options Continue reading...
As explained in part 1, epigenetics chemical modifications to DNA and proteins can profoundly affect gene activity. But epigenetics also plays an important role in cancer, and research in this field may be opening up potential new treatment options Continue reading...
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2014, 8:15am
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Universities 'get poor value' from academic journal-publishing firms
Research finds secrecy over contracts has stopped some institutions realising they are paying too much for journals
Research finds secrecy over contracts has stopped some institutions realising they are paying too much for journals
Technology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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Disciplinary dilemma: working across research silos is harder than it looks
The 'nexus' is the latest buzzword intended to lure researchers out of their disciplinary comfort zones and get them working together on the big challenges of the day. But how easy is it in practice?
The 'nexus' is the latest buzzword intended to lure researchers out of their disciplinary comfort zones and get them working together on the big challenges of the day. But how easy is it in practice?
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Sleep may help memories form by promoting new synapses
Research in mice suggests that sleep aids memory by promoting the formation of new nerve cell connections
Research in mice suggests that sleep aids memory by promoting the formation of new nerve cell connections
Neuroscience
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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