Monday, August 26, 2013

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4 Foods That Are Good Sources of Resveratrol

All things in moderation. That's what my mom always said, and I think it is sound advice, especially in light of the results of recent survey.

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Diabetes Discovery: Protein Pathway Points to Possible Treatment

Scientists have discovered that one of the most diabolical proteins implicated in diabetes not only kills insulin-producing cells through one mechanism, but also damages the cells it doesn't kill through a second, novel mechanism.

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Geese-Scaring Drone Keeps Beach Clean

Canadian lawmakers have enlisted a drone to disperse a large flock of Canada geese at a popular beach this summer, pleasing swimmers concerned about water quality.


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Incredible Technology: How to Make Reusable Rockets for Cheap Space Travel

For decades, the aerospace industry has sought to build a fully reusable rocket launch system to bring down the cost of ferrying people and payloads into orbit. Despite dozens of concepts and millions of dollars directed at that goal, no truly reusable system has been created yet.


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Traits of Autism Seen in Some Kids with ADHD

Nearly one in five children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have traits that are common among children with autism, and having these traits appears to increase children's risk of experiencing impairments in their everyday lives, a new study suggests.

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Wormhole Is Best Bet for Time Machine, Astrophysicist Says

The concept of a time machine typically conjures up images of an implausible plot device used in a few too many science-fiction storylines. But according to Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which explains how gravity operates in the universe, real-life time travel isn't just a vague fantasy.

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New Ovarian Cancer Screening Test Seems Promising

A new test to screen for ovarian cancer appears to detect the disease in early stages, and if confirmed in clinical trials, the test could become a routine screening for women.

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Intubation Robot Could Help Patients Breathe

A robotic device that crawls into lungs could help deliver vital air to patients, researchers say.

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Neptune Shines Best in Telescopes Now: See It Online Tonight

The planet Neptune reaches opposition this week and you can catch live telescope views of the blue gas giant planet tonight (Aug. 26) in a special hour-long webcast.


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Butter-Cow Prank Does Nothing to Help the Cause of Animals (Op-Ed)

HSUS). This Op-Ed first appeared on the blog A Humane Nation, where it ran before appearing in LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.


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American Running of the Bulls Not Much of a Thrill (Op-Ed)

HSUS). This Op-Ed first appeared on the blog A Humane Nation, where it ran before appearing in LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

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Iceland is Cashing in on Endangered Whale Meat (Op-Ed)

Leigh Henry is senior policy adviser for species conservation and advocacy at World Wildlife Fund (WWF). She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

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