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Are you honest or dishonest? Scientists know!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-27 07:37:47
U.S. neuroscientists tested people to see if they are honest or dishonest when making gambling bets. The people were analyzed with brain scans to see if they cheated or not in their answers. The answer lies in the toss of a coin.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-07-27 07:37:47
U.S. neuroscientists tested people to see if they are honest or dishonest when making gambling bets. The people were analyzed with brain scans to see if they cheated or not in their answers. The answer lies in the toss of a coin.
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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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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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Morgan Stanley teen media report not so surprising
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-07-16 00:16:06
'The medium is the message' said McLuhan, but the response to a Morgan Stanley report on media consumption by teens has focussed more on the messenger than the message.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-07-16 00:16:06
'The medium is the message' said McLuhan, but the response to a Morgan Stanley report on media consumption by teens has focussed more on the messenger than the message.
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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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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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NICTA opens door to open source software
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-07-08 04:24:48
Australia’s ICT research centre, NICTA, has thrown open the doors of a new portal where a raft of open source software, developed by its own researchers, is available for download to anyone accessing the site.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-07-08 04:24:48
Australia’s ICT research centre, NICTA, has thrown open the doors of a new portal where a raft of open source software, developed by its own researchers, is available for download to anyone accessing the site.
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How do you hide a blue whale? Ask Australian astronomers!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-07 08:31:28
Australian astronomers have found an image of a blue whale hiding inside massive galaxy Centaurus A. You can’t see the galaxy in the night sky because it is invisible to your naked eyes, but take a look at it on their CSIRO website.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-07 08:31:28
Australian astronomers have found an image of a blue whale hiding inside massive galaxy Centaurus A. You can’t see the galaxy in the night sky because it is invisible to your naked eyes, but take a look at it on their CSIRO website.
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Midmarket still investing in IT, says IBM
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2009-07-07 02:26:46
Gloomy economic conditions aren't stopping midsize companies from investing in IT projects, according to an international report from IBM.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2009-07-07 02:26:46
Gloomy economic conditions aren't stopping midsize companies from investing in IT projects, according to an international report from IBM.
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Is Bing making headway?
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-07-02 00:21:18
"Bing has increased Microsoft's share of the search market by 1 percent in the US", trumpets one analytics firm. But do the numbers add up?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-07-02 00:21:18
"Bing has increased Microsoft's share of the search market by 1 percent in the US", trumpets one analytics firm. But do the numbers add up?
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Massive growth for mobile services
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-07-01 23:54:35
Mobile service operators in the Asia Pacific region are expected to brush aside the impact of the economic downturn and to emerge stronger than ever, with mobile connections worldwide forecast to grow by nearly 60 percent over the next five years to 2014.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-07-01 23:54:35
Mobile service operators in the Asia Pacific region are expected to brush aside the impact of the economic downturn and to emerge stronger than ever, with mobile connections worldwide forecast to grow by nearly 60 percent over the next five years to 2014.
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Study says: Want good sperm? Do it frequently!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-06-30 07:58:37
According to an Australian study, daily sex or ejaculation for men will improve the quality of sperm, reducing the amount of DNA damage.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-06-30 07:58:37
According to an Australian study, daily sex or ejaculation for men will improve the quality of sperm, reducing the amount of DNA damage.
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Dutch study: Teens, MP3 players, and hearing loss
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-29 07:42:11
A study conducted in the Netherlands shows that almost all teenagers (90%) use MP3 devices in the Netherlands. However, only about 7% of adolescents out of 48% that listen to music at high volumes use noise-limiting devices. The Dutch researchers call it risky behavior.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-29 07:42:11
A study conducted in the Netherlands shows that almost all teenagers (90%) use MP3 devices in the Netherlands. However, only about 7% of adolescents out of 48% that listen to music at high volumes use noise-limiting devices. The Dutch researchers call it risky behavior.
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Pro football player health study: Overall good, high blood pressure
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-27 08:04:42
According to a U.S. study published in the medical journal JAMA, National Football League players are overall in good cardiovascular health, but they do have higher blood pressure when compared to other men of smaller size.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-27 08:04:42
According to a U.S. study published in the medical journal JAMA, National Football League players are overall in good cardiovascular health, but they do have higher blood pressure when compared to other men of smaller size.
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Trust your vendor? Not really: report
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-23 23:14:42
IT users are far too trusting of the information given to them by vendors when it comes to making purchasing decisions. Yet according to at least one respected research group, it seems ICT vendors are about as trustworthy as used car dealers and should be treated with caution.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-23 23:14:42
IT users are far too trusting of the information given to them by vendors when it comes to making purchasing decisions. Yet according to at least one respected research group, it seems ICT vendors are about as trustworthy as used car dealers and should be treated with caution.
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Skim milk at breakfast better than fruit drinks for weight control
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-22 08:13:17
Australian scientists found that drinking skim milk for breakfast rather than fruit drinks reduces appetite hunger throughout the morning and, also, causes overweight people to eat less calories at lunch. Overall, a small but effective way to manage your weight.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-22 08:13:17
Australian scientists found that drinking skim milk for breakfast rather than fruit drinks reduces appetite hunger throughout the morning and, also, causes overweight people to eat less calories at lunch. Overall, a small but effective way to manage your weight.
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Tobacco study points finger: Changing addiction with no public knowledge
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-21 09:28:57
A study made by the Harvard School of Public Health states that tobacco companies make major changes in the design of cigarettes, all without informing the public. Its authors state that the FDA should require complete disclosure from the tobacco industry of such changes in the future.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-06-21 09:28:57
A study made by the Harvard School of Public Health states that tobacco companies make major changes in the design of cigarettes, all without informing the public. Its authors state that the FDA should require complete disclosure from the tobacco industry of such changes in the future.
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Australia ranks 11th in the world in broadband use
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-19 00:53:31
A new report puts Australia well ahead of the US and several European nations in terms of broadband access. Far from painting a picture of Australia being a broadband challenged nation, the report puts Australia's broadband penetration ahead of the UK, Sweden, Germany and France, among other affluent nations.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-19 00:53:31
A new report puts Australia well ahead of the US and several European nations in terms of broadband access. Far from painting a picture of Australia being a broadband challenged nation, the report puts Australia's broadband penetration ahead of the UK, Sweden, Germany and France, among other affluent nations.
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CSIRO to widen Wi-Fi patent net
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-16 00:45:57
Following a successful first wave of legal action to defend patents applicable to Wi-Fi networking, Australia's national science agency CSIRO is going after the rest of the industry.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-16 00:45:57
Following a successful first wave of legal action to defend patents applicable to Wi-Fi networking, Australia's national science agency CSIRO is going after the rest of the industry.
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