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Congress can't find their asteroids, no money for NASA
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-13 08:23:09
According to a report from the National Research Council, the U.S. Congress never gave NASA the money necessary to hunt down and identify potentially threatening near-Earth objects (NEOs), such as asteroids and comets. Consequently, the U.S. space agency has only been able to chart a fraction it was supposed to find.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-13 08:23:09
According to a report from the National Research Council, the U.S. Congress never gave NASA the money necessary to hunt down and identify potentially threatening near-Earth objects (NEOs), such as asteroids and comets. Consequently, the U.S. space agency has only been able to chart a fraction it was supposed to find.
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Sandy hands may harbor bacteria
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-12 08:13:05
A study performed by researchers of the U.S. Geological Survey found that beach sand contains bacteria from fecal matter and various viruses.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-12 08:13:05
A study performed by researchers of the U.S. Geological Survey found that beach sand contains bacteria from fecal matter and various viruses.
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Move it or lose it! Sitting at work is unhealthy!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-11 08:01:35
A study by an Australian health care insurer and a health/medical research organization called "Stand Up Australia" found that most of the average workday is filled with sitting. Such a fixed, unmoving position is a contributor to poor health, and these companies want people to “Stand Up.”
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-11 08:01:35
A study by an Australian health care insurer and a health/medical research organization called "Stand Up Australia" found that most of the average workday is filled with sitting. Such a fixed, unmoving position is a contributor to poor health, and these companies want people to “Stand Up.”
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Predictive Cosmology: Creation's secret revealed in muon-electron mass ratio = 206.768 283
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-10 07:54:51
It is well known in science that three forces—electromagnetic, strong, and weak—govern the microscopic world of elementary particles. However, the reason why any of these forces exist in the first place is a question that is seldom asked and has never been satisfactorily answered. The theory called "Predictive Cosmology" claims to state the reason and provides the answer through mμ/me = 206.768 283. Could this be a breakthrough in theoretical physics?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-10 07:54:51
It is well known in science that three forces—electromagnetic, strong, and weak—govern the microscopic world of elementary particles. However, the reason why any of these forces exist in the first place is a question that is seldom asked and has never been satisfactorily answered. The theory called "Predictive Cosmology" claims to state the reason and provides the answer through mμ/me = 206.768 283. Could this be a breakthrough in theoretical physics?
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Is your dog smarter than a two-year-old child?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-08-09 08:46:49
According to a Canadian researcher, dogs are about as intelligent as a 2 to 2.5 year-old human child. However, not all dogs are equal in their IQs. Can you guess the smartest and dumbest dogs around? Yes, Professor Spot hangs around outside the library!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-08-09 08:46:49
According to a Canadian researcher, dogs are about as intelligent as a 2 to 2.5 year-old human child. However, not all dogs are equal in their IQs. Can you guess the smartest and dumbest dogs around? Yes, Professor Spot hangs around outside the library!
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Large Hadron Collider to start up at half power
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-08 08:33:16
CERN announces that the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will start up in November 2009 at about 3.5 teraelectron-volt (TeV), well off its top energy level but at least it will allow scientists to use the world’s largest particle accelerator/collider.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-08 08:33:16
CERN announces that the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will start up in November 2009 at about 3.5 teraelectron-volt (TeV), well off its top energy level but at least it will allow scientists to use the world’s largest particle accelerator/collider.
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Kepler space telescope shows its planet hunting stuff
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-07 10:18:24
The Kepler Mission to find exosolar planets is just out of the starting gate, and it has already verified that it is up to the challenge of finding exoplanets (those that orbit stars other than the Sun) about the size of Earth. Kepler is the Exoplanet-Hunter!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-07 10:18:24
The Kepler Mission to find exosolar planets is just out of the starting gate, and it has already verified that it is up to the challenge of finding exoplanets (those that orbit stars other than the Sun) about the size of Earth. Kepler is the Exoplanet-Hunter!
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When the tire hits the road, could it be with trees?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-06 08:50:09
An Oregon State University study has shown that automobile tires could someday be made partially out of trees—and they would perform better than silica-based rubber tires, save people money on fuel costs, and cost less to purchase. It sounds like they are "barking up the right tree"!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-06 08:50:09
An Oregon State University study has shown that automobile tires could someday be made partially out of trees—and they would perform better than silica-based rubber tires, save people money on fuel costs, and cost less to purchase. It sounds like they are "barking up the right tree"!
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Perseid meteor shower: Double your pleasure for one hour
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-05 08:00:14
According to NASA, the number of meteors seen shooting across the sky as part of the 2009 Perseid meteor shower is expected to be double the normal amount for one hour on August 11-12, 2009.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-05 08:00:14
According to NASA, the number of meteors seen shooting across the sky as part of the 2009 Perseid meteor shower is expected to be double the normal amount for one hour on August 11-12, 2009.
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Study says: Don’t forget to get that cholesterol level down
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-04 08:14:17
A new U.S. study finds that high cholesterol levels in the middle of your life can greatly increase your chances of getting dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia, later in your life.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-04 08:14:17
A new U.S. study finds that high cholesterol levels in the middle of your life can greatly increase your chances of getting dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia, later in your life.
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Japan and U.S. ride the future with ion propulsion
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-03 07:41:49
The U.S.-based company Aerojet and the Japan-based company NEC Corporation are joining forces to provide low power ion propulsion systems for the U.S. and Japanese aerospace markets.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-08-03 07:41:49
The U.S.-based company Aerojet and the Japan-based company NEC Corporation are joining forces to provide low power ion propulsion systems for the U.S. and Japanese aerospace markets.
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Tanning beds classified as significant cancer hazard
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-01 08:19:28
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has raised the safety and health concern over the use of tanning beds to its highest risk category of "carcinogenic to humans." Carcinogenic is defined as "cancer causing."
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-01 08:19:28
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has raised the safety and health concern over the use of tanning beds to its highest risk category of "carcinogenic to humans." Carcinogenic is defined as "cancer causing."
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Endeavour lands after successful STS-127 mission
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-31 09:50:28
The space shuttle Endeavour made touchdown at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday, July 31, 2009, at approximately 10:50 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-31 09:50:28
The space shuttle Endeavour made touchdown at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday, July 31, 2009, at approximately 10:50 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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Texting and driving may be a thing of the past
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-29 07:56:07
If U.S. lawmakers have their way, then texting while driving your motorized vehicle will be illegal in the United States. It’s just another example that when people are not responsible for their own health and safety, then government must come in with new laws to force health and safety upon its citizens. Such actions should be applauded because they keep responsible citizens safe from irresponsible people!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-29 07:56:07
If U.S. lawmakers have their way, then texting while driving your motorized vehicle will be illegal in the United States. It’s just another example that when people are not responsible for their own health and safety, then government must come in with new laws to force health and safety upon its citizens. Such actions should be applauded because they keep responsible citizens safe from irresponsible people!
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Copernicium likely to be added to periodic table
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-07-28 07:31:51
The new element temporarily called ununbium (Uub) was first created in 1996 in Germany. As the highest numbered element to be recognized, its discoverers have named it after Nicolaus Copernicus: copernicium.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-07-28 07:31:51
The new element temporarily called ununbium (Uub) was first created in 1996 in Germany. As the highest numbered element to be recognized, its discoverers have named it after Nicolaus Copernicus: copernicium.
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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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Salt flakes might be better name for corn flakes, some countries!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-26 07:32:38
The nonprofit group World Action on Salt and Health performed a study of salt in breakfast cereal and fast foods, and found a big difference in the amount of salt in the same product. It just depends on which country you live.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-26 07:32:38
The nonprofit group World Action on Salt and Health performed a study of salt in breakfast cereal and fast foods, and found a big difference in the amount of salt in the same product. It just depends on which country you live.
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NJOY refutes FDA’s claim about E-cigarettes
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-25 08:40:53
The Njoy company has issued a news release stating that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's analysis concerning its E-cigarette contains "omissions" and "scientific inconsistencies." Njoy is having an independent third party analysis performed on the FDA study.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-25 08:40:53
The Njoy company has issued a news release stating that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's analysis concerning its E-cigarette contains "omissions" and "scientific inconsistencies." Njoy is having an independent third party analysis performed on the FDA study.
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Hubble takes rare Jupiter impact images
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-25 07:49:30
The Hubble Space Telescope was detoured in its recalibration, after being refurbished by the NASA STS-125 astronauts in May 2009, to take images of the recent impact spot on Jupiter, which was discovered by an Australian amateur astronomer on July 19, 2009.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-07-25 07:49:30
The Hubble Space Telescope was detoured in its recalibration, after being refurbished by the NASA STS-125 astronauts in May 2009, to take images of the recent impact spot on Jupiter, which was discovered by an Australian amateur astronomer on July 19, 2009.
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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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