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The naked mole rat's genome is exposed on the Internet
Biologists sequenced the genome of the cancer-free, pain-free, super-human naked mole rat to find clues to longevity and cancer prevention.
July 5, 2011 8:43pm |
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Track the final space shuttle with this app
When the final space shuttle launches this Friday, you can use a new iPhone and iPad app to track its location in real time and spot it in the night sky.
July 5, 2011 7:05pm |
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Flying cars coming soon to a garage near you
We may soon see the first commercially produced flying car -- or is it a driving airplane?
July 5, 2011 6:45pm |
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McDonald's is using grease from its food to power its delivery trucks
Oil that's used to make Big Macs and fries will be converted into bio-diesel to power the fast-food giant's trucks in the middle-east
July 5, 2011 3:24pm |
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6 more big businesses turn toward federal 'Clean Fleets' program
The new members manage close to 1 million corporate vehicles, combined.
July 5, 2011 2:44pm |
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Smart spectacles use Kinect-like motion capture for bionic vision
Inspired by gaming software, Oxford researchers have developed glasses that use a tiny computer and LED lights to help the partially blind see.
July 5, 2011 1:24pm |
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A snap-on cell phone device checks for cataracts
MIT researchers develop a smartphone tool that can detect cataracts quickly.
July 5, 2011 10:38am |
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Can electric signals ease depression?
Electrical signals appear to increase blood flow to the brain and alleviate depression symptoms, according to a recent clinical trial. NeuroSigma is looking to commercialize technology from UCLA.
2 | July 5, 2011 6:07am |
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'Smart' windows adjust to outside climate
Andre Anders, a senior scientist with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, leads the team that develops technology for "smart" windows. The window glass lets more or less light into a building...
July 5, 2011 5:31am
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Air pollution bad for your brain, leads to learning problems, depression
Exposure to air pollution over a long period of time can physically change the brain and lead to learning and memory problems as well as depression, according to a study.
3 | July 5, 2011 5:16am |
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Entrepreneurs deliver healthy produce to Indianapolis 'food deserts'
Organic food delivery company teams with regional healthcare organization to deliver fruits and vegetables to low-income neighborhoods.
2 | July 5, 2011 5:02am |
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Student innovators win big with tiny device designs
Big thinkers from Texas Tech University and Carnegie Mellon University who developed tiny devices won this year's student design contest at Sandia National Laboratories.
July 5, 2011 4:00am |
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Solar-powered charging: a step towards zero-emissions driving
Using the electric grid to power up your EV? Your environmental footprint may be larger than you think. Charging stations that use clean, solar energy to power up your car may be available in your...
5 | July 5, 2011 4:00am |
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Video: China unveils world's longest sea bridge, but is it?
Over land or over water, China is now home to the world's longest bridges.
12 | July 5, 2011 3:58am |
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E-books may inhibit student comprehension: studies
New studies of university e-book adoption uncover issues with learning, retention and clunkiness of browsing through digital material.
4 | July 5, 2011 1:00am |
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Study shows that texting can help you quit smoking
Could a text message help you quit smoking?
July 4, 2011 9:15pm |
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Scientists discover 662 new microbes -- in 95 belly buttons
A study of the bacteria in 95 belly buttons -- including those of science bloggers -- illustrated our microbial ignorance.
1 | July 4, 2011 8:50pm |
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Got venom? Slathering on a cream buys time and a half
A topical ointment, containing compounds commonly used for chest pain, can help you survive an otherwise fatal snakebite.
1 | July 4, 2011 11:55am |
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Scientists say astronauts' drink of choice should be red wine
Red wine helps prevent the bone loss and atrophied muscles induced not only by weightlessness in space but also by general couch-potato-ness.
July 3, 2011 10:04pm |
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Survey: Educators see link between technology, student 'productivity'
In the face of state budget squeezes, more schools and higher education institutions are looking to technology to transform learning.
July 2, 2011 7:50am |