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Virtual rehab helps after stroke

Science News - Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:05
Millions of stroke survivors worldwide could benefit from technology that uses virtual reality and assistive devices.(author unknown)

Web-meters cut energy bills

Science News - Mon, 05/24/2010 - 11:45
A new web-based smart metering system has been developed to remotely control energy use over a broadband Internet connection.(author unknown)

Megafauna die-off may have cooled planet

Science News - Mon, 05/24/2010 - 09:55
The rapid decline of mammoths and other megafauna after humans spread across the New World may explain a bone-chilling plunge in global temperatures some 12,800 years ago, researchers report.(author unknown)

Fast-breeding mice dominate a warming world

Science News - Mon, 05/24/2010 - 07:00
Past climate change led to lower diversity in the small and furry.(author unknown)

Expo shows study options for Gippsland Year 12 students

Monash news - Mon, 05/24/2010 - 00:00
More than 1,700 Year 12 students from 26 schools across Gippsland have been given the opportunity to explore their future study and career opportunities through a series of Tertiary Information Service (TIS) expos held around the region.

'Human Lego' may one day build artificial organs

Science News - Sun, 05/23/2010 - 21:00
Building artificial tissue could become child's play, if Lego-like blocks made of human cells can be assembled into working organs

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Living in denial: The truth is our only weapon

Science News - Sun, 05/23/2010 - 19:00
We must let denialists be heard, and respond with patience, vigilance and tireless rebuttal, says Michael Shermer

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The Oceans' Pirate Fishermen

Science News - Sun, 05/23/2010 - 03:30
How the global trade in illegal fishing is stripping the seas(author unknown)

Ovarian Cancer Screening: Hope for Early Detection

Science News - Sun, 05/23/2010 - 03:30
A new study by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that a simple blood test, used routinely, may help early detection of a notoriously difficult cancer to treat(author unknown)

Study: Yoga Improves Quality of Life After Cancer

Science News - Sun, 05/23/2010 - 03:30
There is little scientific data on the best ways to improve the common side effects of cancer treatment, but a new study suggests regular yoga may do a lot of good(author unknown)

Diamonds travel at freeway speeds inside Earth

Science News - Sat, 05/22/2010 - 21:00
Experiments suggest that diamonds rise from deep within the planet at speeds of 60 kilometres per hour, far more rapidly than ordinary magma

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Living in denial: Questioning science isn't blasphemy

Science News - Sat, 05/22/2010 - 19:00
Michael Fitzpatrick argues that calling an opponent a denier is illiberal, intolerant and ineffective

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Scientist Creates Life. That's a Good Thing, Right?

Science News - Sat, 05/22/2010 - 09:45
Craig Venter unveils his latest genetic breakthrough(author unknown)

Ancient origin for monkey version of HIV

Science News - Sat, 05/22/2010 - 06:42
Long history of SIV suggests HIV won't quickly become benign.(author unknown)

Ancient origin for monkey version of HIV

Science News - Sat, 05/22/2010 - 06:42
Long history of SIV suggests HIV won't quickly become benign.(author unknown)

Remove HIV's invisibility cloak to defeat it

Science News - Sat, 05/22/2010 - 01:30
Blocking a chemical that makes HIV look like a normal cell could be key to ridding people of the virus

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Computer solves 400-piece jigsaw to claim world record

Science News - Fri, 05/21/2010 - 23:50
Software has reassembled an image cut into 400 squares in just 3 minutes – the algorithm could help improve commercial image editing software

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Lotus leaves give up the secret of frost freedom

Science News - Fri, 05/21/2010 - 23:30
The mechanism that makes lotus leaves adept at avoiding frost should help create a new generation of frost-resistant materials

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Handbrakes and nine lives: keeping Falcon 9 crew safe

Science News - Fri, 05/21/2010 - 23:11
Commercial rocket builder SpaceX is launching its crew-ready Falcon 9 for the first time, showing off an array of smart safety features

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