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Mars missions achievable, but at what cost?
Sending humans to Mars would require long-term sustained support from political leaders, says National Research Council
Sending humans to Mars would require long-term sustained support from political leaders, says National Research Council
Pollution tie to irregular heartbeat
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat and blood clots in the lung, research suggests.
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat and blood clots in the lung, research suggests.
Health
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Animal research can be justified but 'cuteness' is irrelevant
Pictures of kittens with plates in their heads are shocking, but we need to approach decisions about animal research with as much objectivity as we can muster, writes Dr Obaro Evuarherhe
Pictures of kittens with plates in their heads are shocking, but we need to approach decisions about animal research with as much objectivity as we can muster, writes Dr Obaro Evuarherhe
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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A New Research Tool That Can Track One Fish Among Many
Lots of little animals do interesting things scientists can study in the lab, from ants using chemical signals to communicate to zebrafish fighting over mates and status. To study these behaviors, scientists have to keep track of individual animals, and that often means tedious hours spent coding video by hand. New software developed by a team of Spanish researchers aims to automate this task, shifting the work from grad students to computers.
Lots of little animals do interesting things scientists can study in the lab, from ants using chemical signals to communicate to zebrafish fighting over mates and status. To study these behaviors, scientists have to keep track of individual animals, and that often means tedious hours spent coding video by hand. New software developed by a team of Spanish researchers aims to automate this task, shifting the work from grad students to computers.
Animal Behavior
Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Jun 02, 2014, 8:20am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Jun 02, 2014, 8:20am
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Ebola vaccine for chimps works but may never be used
Chimpanzees threatened by an Ebola outbreak could be protected by a new vaccine, but cuts in chimp research may stymie its development
Chimpanzees threatened by an Ebola outbreak could be protected by a new vaccine, but cuts in chimp research may stymie its development
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Research: Children Of Judges May Influence Court Decisions
It's been suspected that judges are swayed by their personal beliefs and affiliations. An analysis found that judges become more likely to rule in "pro-feminist" ways if the judges have daughters.
It's been suspected that judges are swayed by their personal beliefs and affiliations. An analysis found that judges become more likely to rule in "pro-feminist" ways if the judges have daughters.
Psychology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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Longest Migration Among African Mammals Discovered
Research teams in Namibia and Botswana have documented a zebra migration that's longer and more direct than any other known mammal migration in Africa.
Research teams in Namibia and Botswana have documented a zebra migration that's longer and more direct than any other known mammal migration in Africa.
Animal Behavior
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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What do mobile phones do to teenage brains?
Biggest study of its kind will research the impact of cell phone technology on developing brains, memory and attention
Biggest study of its kind will research the impact of cell phone technology on developing brains, memory and attention
Neuroscience
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Superbug crisis: Global push to save antibiotics begins
Bacteria increasingly laugh off antibiotics. To encourage research, this week a WHO meeting will endorse a plan to shake up how big pharma profits from antibiotics
Bacteria increasingly laugh off antibiotics. To encourage research, this week a WHO meeting will endorse a plan to shake up how big pharma profits from antibiotics
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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US bees die a bit less but still need feeding up
Last winter was a little kinder than usual to America's honeybees, but they are still in decline. However new research suggests that giving them more food could help
Last winter was a little kinder than usual to America's honeybees, but they are still in decline. However new research suggests that giving them more food could help
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Medicine Needs More Research On Female Animals, NIH Says
A bias toward using male lab animals and tissue samples from males may be limiting the effectiveness of medical research, according to top officials at NIH. They'll roll out new guidelines this fall.
A bias toward using male lab animals and tissue samples from males may be limiting the effectiveness of medical research, according to top officials at NIH. They'll roll out new guidelines this fall.
Deep-sea sub 'implodes' 10km-down
One of the world's most capable deep-sea research vessels is lost while exploring the Kermadec Trench in New Zealand.
One of the world's most capable deep-sea research vessels is lost while exploring the Kermadec Trench in New Zealand.
Marine Biology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Monday, May 12, 2014, 10:02am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Monday, May 12, 2014, 10:02am
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'Provocative' Research Turns Skin Cells Into Sperm
Scientists were able to make immature sperm cells. If they can make the sperm viable, researchers could help men who thought they'd never have kids. But the findings also raise ethical questions.
Scientists were able to make immature sperm cells. If they can make the sperm viable, researchers could help men who thought they'd never have kids. But the findings also raise ethical questions.
The Seismic Link Between Fracking and Earthquakes
New research indicates that wastewater disposal wells—and sometimes fracking itself—can induce earthquakes
New research indicates that wastewater disposal wells—and sometimes fracking itself—can induce earthquakes
Energy
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Cancer isn't the only disease that needs more research
Lots of serious disorders need extra funding but may lose out if cancer is singled out for special treatment
Lots of serious disorders need extra funding but may lose out if cancer is singled out for special treatment
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Male Scent May Compromise Biomedical Research
Findings may be having a profound impact on everything from animal behavior experiments to human clinical trials
Findings may be having a profound impact on everything from animal behavior experiments to human clinical trials
Neuroscience
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014, 8:40am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014, 8:40am
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What Happens When Oil Spills in the Arctic?
As oil companies prepare to tap into Arctic oil, a new report from the National Research Council says we're far from ready to clean up a spill.
As oil companies prepare to tap into Arctic oil, a new report from the National Research Council says we're far from ready to clean up a spill.
Environment
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 24, 2014, 8:04am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 24, 2014, 8:04am
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How Asteroid Strikes Preserved Signs of Ancient Life
When an asteroid plows into the Earth, it destroys pretty much everything in its path. But new research has shown that glass created during a searing asteroid impact can actually trap microscopic signs of life for millions of years, providing scientists with a snapshot of the biology in the area just before and after the strike.
When an asteroid plows into the Earth, it destroys pretty much everything in its path. But new research has shown that glass created during a searing asteroid impact can actually trap microscopic signs of life for millions of years, providing scientists with a snapshot of the biology in the area just before and after the strike.
4 Amazing Things NASA Invented, and 4 You Think It Did
Over the past 50 years, the government space agency has built an awful lot of stuff for, well, space. But with its $17 billion annual budget, it has also done quite a bit of research and development in other areas, and even its space gear managed to influence so many other things down here on earth.
Over the past 50 years, the government space agency has built an awful lot of stuff for, well, space. But with its $17 billion annual budget, it has also done quite a bit of research and development in other areas, and even its space gear managed to influence so many other things down here on earth.
Technology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 10, 2014, 8:19am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 10, 2014, 8:19am
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How Mouse Studies Lead Medical Research Down Dead Ends
New drugs are usually tested in animals before they're tested in humans. But many of those studies aren't done carefully enough, analysts say. So time and money is wasted, and treatments delayed.
New drugs are usually tested in animals before they're tested in humans. But many of those studies aren't done carefully enough, analysts say. So time and money is wasted, and treatments delayed.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Play It Again And Again, Sam
We're all seduced by repetition, music research suggests — 90 percent of the music we listen to, we've heard before. Beyond music, this bias toward familiarity holds up in every culture. What gives?
We're all seduced by repetition, music research suggests — 90 percent of the music we listen to, we've heard before. Beyond music, this bias toward familiarity holds up in every culture. What gives?
U.S. Navy to test futuristic, super-fast gun at sea in 2016
The U.S. Navy is planning sea trials for a weapon that can fire a low-cost, 23-pound (10-kg) projectile at seven times the speed of sound using electromagnetic energy, a "Star Wars" technology that will make enemies think twice, the Navy's research chief said.
The U.S. Navy is planning sea trials for a weapon that can fire a low-cost, 23-pound (10-kg) projectile at seven times the speed of sound using electromagnetic energy, a "Star Wars" technology that will make enemies think twice, the Navy's research chief said.
The Innovators Project: Sir Mortimer Wheeler
We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
Agriculture
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Changing The Face Of Astronomy Research
An apprenticeship program in New York City helps lower-income and minority students break into advanced sciences. For one, the love of the stars was motivation to tackle the tough field of astronomy.
An apprenticeship program in New York City helps lower-income and minority students break into advanced sciences. For one, the love of the stars was motivation to tackle the tough field of astronomy.
Astronomy
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2014, 10:11am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2014, 10:11am
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US Navy names research ship for first moonwalker Neil Armstrong
First in a new class of ships to be used for oceangoing research and exploration
First in a new class of ships to be used for oceangoing research and exploration
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2014, 10:11am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2014, 10:11am
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Why do zebras have stripes? Scientists have the answer
There have been many explanations for the zebras impressive stripes. New research strongly suggests that they have evolved to deter parasitic flies.
There have been many explanations for the zebras impressive stripes. New research strongly suggests that they have evolved to deter parasitic flies.
Evolution
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2014, 10:11am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2014, 10:11am
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RIKEN Panel Finds Misconduct in Reprogrammed Stem Cell Papers
Investigating committee identifies two instances of research misconduct, puts most of the blame on lead author
Investigating committee identifies two instances of research misconduct, puts most of the blame on lead author
Stem cells
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014, 7:50am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014, 7:50am
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International Ruling Puts Stop To Japan's 'Scientific' Whaling
Since the world community banned whaling, Japan has continued to permit its fleet to kill whales under the guise of scientific research. The International Court of Justice in the Hague Monday ordered Japan to stop whaling in the Antarctic Ocean. Japan says it will abide by the ruling.
Since the world community banned whaling, Japan has continued to permit its fleet to kill whales under the guise of scientific research. The International Court of Justice in the Hague Monday ordered Japan to stop whaling in the Antarctic Ocean. Japan says it will abide by the ruling.
Fly brain 'atlas' opens door to linking human neurons to actions
Research unveiled on Thursday identifies the brain neurons that cause every behavior fruit fly larvae execute, raising the tantalizing possibility that neuroscientists will be able to construct a similar "atlas" in people.
Research unveiled on Thursday identifies the brain neurons that cause every behavior fruit fly larvae execute, raising the tantalizing possibility that neuroscientists will be able to construct a similar "atlas" in people.
Neuroscience
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 28, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 28, 2014, 7:59am
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Neanderthals and me: we go back a long way
Genetic research now shows that we have more in common with these ancient humans than we thought
Genetic research now shows that we have more in common with these ancient humans than we thought
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2014, 8:02am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2014, 8:02am
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