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Are you allergic to WiFi? Steve Miller is
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-07-25 07:31:41
Steve Miller is not agoraphobic and has not got Swine Flu. So why is he under virtual house arrest? The answer, strangely enough, is because he's allergic to WiFi. No, really.
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Hardware
2009-07-25 07:31:41
Steve Miller is not agoraphobic and has not got Swine Flu. So why is he under virtual house arrest? The answer, strangely enough, is because he's allergic to WiFi. No, really.
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Chandra space telescope is twice as nice
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-24 12:32:37
NASA just announced that the Chandra X-ray Observatory is now ten years old, twice as long as it was expected to image the invisible universe. And, it is still discovering many exciting phenomena in this high-energy universe of black holes, dark matter, and other exotic objects.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-24 12:32:37
NASA just announced that the Chandra X-ray Observatory is now ten years old, twice as long as it was expected to image the invisible universe. And, it is still discovering many exciting phenomena in this high-energy universe of black holes, dark matter, and other exotic objects.
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FDA calls E-cigarettes 'Illegal'
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-23 08:20:14
On Wednesday, July 22, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to users of electronic cigarettes: "The products we reviewed so far we found to be illegal."
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-23 08:20:14
On Wednesday, July 22, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to users of electronic cigarettes: "The products we reviewed so far we found to be illegal."
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Spinal fluid test promising for Alzheimer's
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-22 08:32:19
A Swedish led team of scientists has developed a test that involves the compound amyloid-beta and two tau proteins within the spinal fluid to help determine if normal memory losses in the elderly is really Alzheimer’s disease.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-22 08:32:19
A Swedish led team of scientists has developed a test that involves the compound amyloid-beta and two tau proteins within the spinal fluid to help determine if normal memory losses in the elderly is really Alzheimer’s disease.
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NASA announces longest solar eclipse in 21st century
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-21 09:17:34
Six minutes, 39 seconds is the maximum duration of the total solar eclipse (seen in some parts of the world), which is due to begin early in the morning of July 22, 2009, starting in the Gulf of Khambhat, east of India.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-21 09:17:34
Six minutes, 39 seconds is the maximum duration of the total solar eclipse (seen in some parts of the world), which is due to begin early in the morning of July 22, 2009, starting in the Gulf of Khambhat, east of India.
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Illinois study: U.S. speed limits directly impact deaths
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-20 08:32:52
In 1995, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways in the United States was changed from 55 miles per hour (mph) nationwide to a state-regulated system (that resulted in many speeds of 65 mph or above). A research study concludes that the change directly caused an extra 12,500 deaths over the next ten years on U.S. interstates.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-20 08:32:52
In 1995, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways in the United States was changed from 55 miles per hour (mph) nationwide to a state-regulated system (that resulted in many speeds of 65 mph or above). A research study concludes that the change directly caused an extra 12,500 deaths over the next ten years on U.S. interstates.
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U.S. study: Aloe vera good for teeth, gums
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-19 08:17:40
According to a study conducted on aloe vera and its ability to cleanse the teeth, it was discovered that aloe vera is also very effective in fighting germs that cause cavities.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-19 08:17:40
According to a study conducted on aloe vera and its ability to cleanse the teeth, it was discovered that aloe vera is also very effective in fighting germs that cause cavities.
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NASA remembers Walter Cronkite
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-18 08:24:16
Walter Cronkite died at his New York home at 7:42 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009. Known as "the most trusted man in America," he was especially enthusiastic about the U.S. space program, reporting the Apollo 11 Moon landing almost in its entirely.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-18 08:24:16
Walter Cronkite died at his New York home at 7:42 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009. Known as "the most trusted man in America," he was especially enthusiastic about the U.S. space program, reporting the Apollo 11 Moon landing almost in its entirely.
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Partially restored videos of Apollo 11 mission available
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-17 08:14:51
NASA is making available some partially restored videos of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon that occurred in July 1969. Included in the 40-year-old videos is the broadcast of Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s moonwalk on the lunar surface.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-17 08:14:51
NASA is making available some partially restored videos of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon that occurred in July 1969. Included in the 40-year-old videos is the broadcast of Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s moonwalk on the lunar surface.
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Orbiting lunar probe has new images of Apollo Moon landings
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-17 07:41:08
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, on a current mission to map the Moon for upcoming lunar missions, has taken images of Apollo lunar landing sites. UPDATE: NASA has released these pictures on Friday, July 17, 2009.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-17 07:41:08
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, on a current mission to map the Moon for upcoming lunar missions, has taken images of Apollo lunar landing sites. UPDATE: NASA has released these pictures on Friday, July 17, 2009.
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NASA busy with STS-127 and Apollo 11
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-16 08:41:19
It's a busy week for NASA as they launch the space shuttle Endeavour (STS-127) to the International Space Station and celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its first mission (Apollo 11) to land astronauts on the Moon.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-16 08:41:19
It's a busy week for NASA as they launch the space shuttle Endeavour (STS-127) to the International Space Station and celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its first mission (Apollo 11) to land astronauts on the Moon.
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Senate confirms Bolden as new NASA administrator
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-16 07:47:16
Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, as the new NASA head. He becomes the twelfth administrator of the U.S. space agency the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-16 07:47:16
Charles Frank Bolden, Jr. was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, as the new NASA head. He becomes the twelfth administrator of the U.S. space agency the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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NASA plays back 40-year old Apollo 11 Moon landing
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-15 07:51:40
The U.S. space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will observe the fortieth anniversary of the historic first human landing on the Moon when it plays the entire audio from the Apollo 11 mission at the exact time and date it was broadcast in 1969. This time, however, it will be streamed on the Internet.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-15 07:51:40
The U.S. space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will observe the fortieth anniversary of the historic first human landing on the Moon when it plays the entire audio from the Apollo 11 mission at the exact time and date it was broadcast in 1969. This time, however, it will be streamed on the Internet.
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NIH, Wikimedia work toward better online health and medical information
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-07-15 02:24:34
For the first time, the Wikimedia Foundation is working with a health sciences institution to improve the availability of online health and medical information.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-07-15 02:24:34
For the first time, the Wikimedia Foundation is working with a health sciences institution to improve the availability of online health and medical information.
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Cuss words are good for the pain
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-14 07:48:39
U.K. psychologists discovered through their scientific study that the use of offensive language, or cursing, helps to withstand the perception of pain. No, “darn it” is not offensive enough to stop the pain!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-14 07:48:39
U.K. psychologists discovered through their scientific study that the use of offensive language, or cursing, helps to withstand the perception of pain. No, “darn it” is not offensive enough to stop the pain!
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Watch re-creation of Apollo 11 Moon landing
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-13 07:18:56
The Kennedy Presidential Library will begin coverage of the first Moon landing by the NASA Apollo 11 mission on Thursday, July 16, 2009, forty years after Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins were launched into space with their Saturn V rocket. It’s all on WeChooseTheMoon.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-13 07:18:56
The Kennedy Presidential Library will begin coverage of the first Moon landing by the NASA Apollo 11 mission on Thursday, July 16, 2009, forty years after Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins were launched into space with their Saturn V rocket. It’s all on WeChooseTheMoon.
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PEW study: Scientists think public is mostly dumb in science
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-12 08:40:15
A PEW Research Center study conducted in 2009 states that a majority of U.S. scientists think the U.S. public, in general, is pretty much ignorant on the subject of science. Is that true? Take a Science Knowledge quiz and see how you rank!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-12 08:40:15
A PEW Research Center study conducted in 2009 states that a majority of U.S. scientists think the U.S. public, in general, is pretty much ignorant on the subject of science. Is that true? Take a Science Knowledge quiz and see how you rank!
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Help track lunar LCROSS spacecraft for NASA
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-11 09:01:26
NASA is asking all backyard astronomers to help track its Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) spacecraft, which is orbiting Earth in a big loop. Your reward in the end is to see it crash into a deep crater in the south pole of the Moon.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-11 09:01:26
NASA is asking all backyard astronomers to help track its Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) spacecraft, which is orbiting Earth in a big loop. Your reward in the end is to see it crash into a deep crater in the south pole of the Moon.
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Space Station study to help your heart on Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-10 09:04:22
Muscles deteriorate in space, including the heart muscle. Because bones and muscles must be exercised even more in space than on Earth to keep them in tip-top shape, NASA is beginning a comprehensive study called Integrated Cardiovascular that hopes to find out more about how to counteract impaired heart function, both in space and here on Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-10 09:04:22
Muscles deteriorate in space, including the heart muscle. Because bones and muscles must be exercised even more in space than on Earth to keep them in tip-top shape, NASA is beginning a comprehensive study called Integrated Cardiovascular that hopes to find out more about how to counteract impaired heart function, both in space and here on Earth.
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Could we live as old as Rapamycin-injected mice?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-09 08:27:32
A drug called Rapamycin is injected into humans to help lessen the rejection of a new organ. However, U.S. scientists found that it significantly extends the lifespan of invertebrates, and now mammals (mice). They are excited because further research may produce a way to delay the onset of cancer and other aging disease and, thus, produce longer lives in humans.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-09 08:27:32
A drug called Rapamycin is injected into humans to help lessen the rejection of a new organ. However, U.S. scientists found that it significantly extends the lifespan of invertebrates, and now mammals (mice). They are excited because further research may produce a way to delay the onset of cancer and other aging disease and, thus, produce longer lives in humans.
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