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Genetic tests help track food web climate change (07 November 07:06) |
| New uses of genetic testing can help track how animal diets may change due to global warming and are helping crack down on wildlife smuggling, experts said on Saturday. |
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Missing legs of 900-year-old Buddhist statue found in Cambodian jungle (07 November 06:18) |
| An archaeology professor has discovered the missing legs of a 900-year-old Buddhist statue deep in the Cambodian jungle, rewriting history in the process. |
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Bust of Julius Caesar recovered from Rhone River on display at exhibition in France (07 November 06:13) |
| A bust of Julius Caesar, recovered from the Rhone riverbed, is now on display as part of an exhibition of artefacts discovered in the bed of the Rhone river. |
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Track record of ancient apocalyptic prophecies quashes gravity of 2012 prediction (07 November 06:09) |
| A theologist has said that mankind has nothing to worry about the world ending in 2012, as prophesized by the ancient Mayans. |
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Climate warming and loss of ice unprecedented in last 14000 years (07 November 05:16) |
| The findings are based on a detailed analysis of the thickest Holocene sediment core yet drilled in the Antarctic Peninsula. |
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Mars Express acquires spectacular views of chaotic terrain on Red Planet (07 November 05:14) |
| Kasei Valles is one of the largest outflow channels on Mars, spanning 3000 km, from the Chryse Planitia basin in the north to Echus Chasma to the south. |
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Computer simulations may be overstating impact of climate change on biodiversity (07 November 05:10) |
| These studies highlight the complexities that we are faced with trying to model and predict the possible consequences of future climate change on biodiversity. |
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Scientists use lasers to put a shine on metals (07 November 05:08) |
| Up to now, it has not been possible to use machines for this dreary work because they cannot get into the curved shapes. |
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eStadium app brings replays chat features to smartphones (07 November 04:44) |
| Watching a match live from the stands might be an exciting experience, but it does not allow you to have instant replays, or share opinions about the game with friends. |
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Ants can be both friends and enemies of trees (07 November 03:47) |
| The relationship is a classic biological mutualism. The ants get a nice place to live; the trees get protection. |
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Scientists debunk six 2012 end-of-the-world myths (07 November 03:44) |
| The first myth debunked by scientists is that the Maya calendar doesn't end in 2012, as some have said. |
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Men women deal differently with technological problems (07 November 03:42) |
| In general terms, men treat technology as something to be understood and conquered while women are more motivated by appliances that benefit them.
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Chandrayaan-II mission to be completed by 2012-13 Annadurai (07 November 02:22) |
| Chadrayaan-II will consist of the spacecraft and a landing platform with two moon rovers, one from India and one from Russia, which will land on the moon. |
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First dinosaur footprints recognized date back to 70 million years (07 November 12:23) |
| What makes this discovery special is the unique preservation of the footprints in an environment where they could easily have been destroyed by waves, tides, or wind. |
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Google opens search vaults but privacy worries linger (07 November 02:17) |
| Do you remember what you were looking for in Google exactly a year ago to this second? Well, the website does and is ready to share the information with you. |
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Scientists find tropical butterflies that may soon split into two species (06 November 08:20) |
| The researchers describe the relationship between diverging color patterns in Heliconius butterflies and the long-term divergence of populations into new and distinct species.
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Last duck-billed dinos lived in European continent before mass extinction (06 November 06:18) |
| The researchers came to the conclusion by studying the fossil record of a new hadrosaur, the Arenysaurus ardevoli, found in Huesca, Spain. |
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Inappropriate clothing prevents children from playing outside (06 November 06:16) |
| The study found that a few children dressed improperly could prevent the entire class from going outside, thus restricting physical activity.
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New class of supernova explosion discovered by scientists (06 November 06:14) |
| Earlier, a team of astrophysicists at UC (University of California) Santa Barbara had predicted this kind of explosion in their theoretical work.
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Physical education improves health in low-income adolescents (06 November 05:55) |
| The researchers found that engaging in at least 20 minutes of exercise during PE class was significantly associated with both shorter mile times and lower body mass index scores. |
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Gene therapy helps two kids suffering from fatal brain disease (06 November 05:02) |
| Scientists are reporting a new breakthrough in the ongoing battle against a fatal brain disease using gene therapy. |
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Boat tail reduces truck fuel consumption by 75 percent (06 November 05:01) |
| Researchers determined through extensive testing on public highways that a boat tail reduced truck fuel consumption by 7.5 percent.
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Google Dashboard would tell how much it knows about you (06 November 04:59) |
| Google has unveiled a new service- Dashboard-that would allow users to see what information it holds on them. |
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Watching your own victory gets competitive juices flowing Study (06 November 04:58) |
| Watching a tape of your own previous victory can get the competitive juices flowing, according to a new Canadian study. |
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Reservoir may have triggered devastating 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China (06 November 04:57) |
| A new study by scientists has confirmed that a reservoir may have triggered the devastating 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China that killed nearly 90,000 people. |
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Antarctica warming a regional trend not local (06 November 04:52) |
| Scientists have determined that the warming observed in the region of Antarctica is a regional trend, not a local one.
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Survey reveals massive public support for saving coral reefs (06 November 04:17) |
| Studies to examine what tourists and recreation enthusiasts actually think about coral reef ecosystems has suggested that almost everyone wants them protected in perpetuity.
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Oldest American artifact unearthed dates back to 14230 years (06 November 04:12) |
| A team of archaeologists has claimed to have found the oldest known artifact in the Americas, a scraper-like tool in an Oregon cave that dates back 14,230 years. |
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New technique offers breast reconstruction tummy tuck after mastectomy (06 November 04:08) |
| Scientists have come up with a new plastic surgery technique that offers women the option of breast reconstruction after mastectomy that also provides a tummy tuck. |
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New therapy shows promise in treating advanced leukemia (06 November 04:00) |
| Scientists have come up with a novel treatment that would improve survival rates of leukemia and pre-leukemia patients.
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New Hubble image showcases star birth in curving arms of nearby spiral galaxy (06 November 03:58) |
| The new camera installed on NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has delivered the most detailed view of star birth in the graceful, curving arms of the nearby spiral galaxy M83.
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Meteor impacts may have cooked up life on Earth (06 November 03:53) |
| A new research has confirmed that the organic matter needed for the origin of life could have been delivered to Earth through meteoritic impacts. |
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Soon an artificial leaf that mimics photosynthesis to power vehicles (06 November 03:45) |
| Scientists are making progress toward development of an "artificial leaf" that mimics the process of photosynthesis. |
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Alps growing just as quickly in height as they are shrinking (06 November 03:34) |
| A group of German and Swiss geoscientists are on the verge of proving that the Alps are growing just as quickly in height, as they are shrinking. |
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Longevity gene could help maintain cognitive function during aging (06 November 03:31) |
| A gene known for its link with longevity in roundworms and humans could affect the function of stem cells that generate new neurons in the adult brain. |
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Non-invasive treatment for major depression (06 November 03:31) |
| Patients suffering from major depression now have a safe, effective, non-drug treatment, thanks to the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Clinic. |
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First atlas of bacterial diversity across human body created (06 November 03:26) |
| Researchers at University of Colorado at Boulder have developed the first atlas of bacterial diversity across the human body. |
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Fiery mountains of coal may have caused mass extinction 250 million years ago (06 November 12:57) |
| A clue to what may have triggered this disaster lies in solidified magma from this time, which is widespread in an area of Siberia where coal is also abundant. |
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Domestic horse genome sequenced (06 November 12:54) |
| In reporting the horse genome sequence, the researchers noted that there are more than 90 hereditary conditions that affect both humans and horses.
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Dentists can identify patients at risk of fatal heart attacks (06 November 12:05) |
| According to the research, oral health care professionals can identify patients who are unaware of their risk of developing serious cardiovascular diseases. |
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Study explains how smells conjure strong memories (06 November 11:21) |
| Israeli scientists said bad smells make the biggest first impression, but early pleasant scents also make an imprint on the brain. |
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Which endocrine gland is closely associated to the spiritual concept of the third eye thanks to its alleged release of hallucinogen Dimethyltryptamine (06 November 05:00) |
| Which endocrine gland is closely associated to the spiritual concept of the "third eye" thanks to its alleged release of hallucinogen Dimethyltryptamine? |
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Frequent flower buyers seek more variety (05 November 09:32) |
| The study of 'consumption values' has revealed what influences consumers' choices in regard to floral purchases. |
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Carbon atmosphere discovered on neutron star (05 November 07:37) |
| NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has come across evidence for a thin veil of carbon on the neutron star in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. |
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Teens see parents as role models rather than celebs (05 November 06:06) |
| Almost 50% of 16-24 year-olds admitted that their parents set the best examples. |
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Laser-powered space elevators in race to win NASA competition (05 November 05:42) |
| Each competitor uses a strong laser or 'power beam' to send energy to a solar panel on the elevator platform, giving it enough juice to climb a 1km cable. |
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Martian caves may provide shelter for future Mars explorers (05 November 05:39) |
| Scientists believe some of these caves were created from a massive volcano, when solid ceilings of cooled material formed over lava channels during ancient volcanic eruptions. |
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How to boost nutritional value of pumpkins squash (05 November 05:36) |
| Researchers have found that this wide range of carotenoids in pumpkins and squash could help breeders to improve the vegetables' nutritional value. |
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Sequencing DNA of 10000 vertebrates would help explain evolutionary mysteries (05 November 05:32) |
| Some parts of our DNA are very similar to the DNA of other vertebrates, reflecting our descent from a common ancestor, while other parts are markedly different. |
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Scientists developing futuristic communications systems to protect frontline troops (05 November 05:23) |
| Researchers at Queen's University Belfast's Centre for Secure Information Technologies is working to develop futuristic communications systems that could help protect frontline troops. |
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