 Fish or fuel? Debate divides Norway's far north September 03, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 4
The pristine Lofoten Islands off Norway's far north paint an idyllic image of tranquility, but beneath the surface is a roiling debate over the islands' resources, dividing fishermen, environmentalists and ... | |
 UN chief: Next US president must lead on climate August 31, 2008 | User rating: 1.8 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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(AP) -- The next U.S. president must show greater leadership than previous administrations in tackling climate change, the head of the United Nations said Sunday. | |
 Elephants no Dumbo at sums: Japanese researcher September 01, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Asian elephants can do mathematics, proving their skill at addition in an experiment with their favourite food, a Japanese researcher said Monday. | |
Zen training speeds the mind's return after distraction, brain scans reveal September 03, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 29 vote(s)
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Experienced Zen meditators can clear their minds of distractions more quickly than novices, according to a new brain imaging study. | |
Technology users are failing to take adequate steps to protect their digital privacy 12 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 3
In the face of technology that will soon be able not only to track an individual's movements but predict them too, people are far too relaxed about protecting their privacy, according to social psychologist Saadi Lahlou, ... | |
Sharp rise in alcoholism among Swedish women: report August 30, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
Alcoholism among women in Sweden rose by 50 percent between 2003 and 2007 as beer, wine and spirits have become more accessible in the country long known for its restrictive alcohol policy, a report on Saturday said. | |
US hospitals on lockdown after unknown substance exposure August 31, 2008 | User rating: 2.6 / 5 after 14 vote(s)
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Two US hospitals were put on emergency lockdown Saturday after several patients arrived at St. Louis, Missouri emergency rooms after being exposed to an unknown substance, hospital officials said. | |
European agency warns of possible Botox side effects: report August 31, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Months after US authorities sounded the alarm, European officials are warning of dangerous possible side effects from the wrinkle-smoothing injection Botox, according to a German news report. | |
Landmark study opens door to new cancer, aging treatments August 31, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 21 vote(s)
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Researchers at The Wistar Institute have deciphered the structure of the active region of telomerase, an enzyme that plays a major role in the development of nearly all human cancers. The landmark achievement opens the door ... | |
Sex hormones link to heart risk September 01, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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Men are more prone to – and likely to die of - heart disease compared with women of a similar age – and sex hormones are to blame, according to a new University of Leicester led study. | |
Study: Bypass better than stents in long term September 01, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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(AP) -- For heart patients with clogged arteries, the choice between bypass surgery or an angioplasty may come down to one question: How many procedures would you like to have? In research presented Monday at the European ... | |
 Caribbean resorts need to be carbon-neutral September 01, 2008 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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The growth in the number of tourists jetting off from UK airports to Caribbean holiday resorts is likely to be effected by policies to tackle climate change, according to an Oxford University researcher. The ... | |
 Physicist's gadget lets you hear the sound of a perfect golf swing September 02, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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Golf is a game of intense concentration. Golfers receive advice on the precise stance, grip, wrist angle, shoulder angle, head angle, and other details to improve their swings. But a new golf gadget developed ... | |
 Wi-Spy 2.4x Spectrum Analyzer September 02, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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This all new version has both its hardware and software upgraded. The Wi-Spy is the world's smallest 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzer that helps troubleshoot and analyze Wi-Fi networks for interference. | |
 Transcend Introduces their 64GB Jet Flash V20 USB Flash Drive September 02, 2008 | User rating: 2.8 / 5 after 26 vote(s)
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Transcend Information, Inc. is a leading manufacture of flash memory products. The V20 is small enough to fit into your shirt pocket and has semi-transparent color-band that lights up when in use. With 64 ... | |
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