
Spitzer Telescope Observes Baby Brown Dwarf
NASA's Spitzer Space
Telescope has contributed to
the discovery of the
youngest brown dwarf ever
observed -- a finding that,
if confirmed, may solve an
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Is Global Warming Unstoppable?
In a provocative new study,
a scientist argues that
rising carbon dioxide
emissions -- the major cause
of global warming -- cannot
be stabilized unless the
world's economy collapses or
... > full story

Congo's 'Mother Lode' of Gorillas Remains Vulnerable
A new study by the Wildlife
Conservation Society says
that western lowland
gorillas living in a large
swamp in the Republic of
Congo -- part of the "mother
... > full story
Visual Assistance for Cosmic Blind Spots
Information field theory
enables astronomers, medical
practitioners and geologists
to look into places where
their measuring instruments
are blind. ... > full story
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Factors from Common Human Bacteria May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis
November 24, 2009 New research suggests that a common oral bacterium may exacerbate autoimmune disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, affects nearly 1 in ... > full story -
Ethnic Background May Be Associated With Diabetes Risk
November 24, 2009 Fat and muscle mass, as potentially determined by a person's ethnic background, may contribute to diabetes risk, according to a new ... > full story -
Rescuing Male Turkey Chicks
November 24, 2009 A novel approach to classify the gender of six-week-old turkey poults could save millions of male chicks from being killed shortly after birth, according to researchers. Their use of infrared ... > full story -
Daycare May Double TV Time for Young Children, Study Finds
November 24, 2009 In a new study, the amount of television viewed by many young children in child care settings doubles the previous estimates of early childhood screen time, with those in home-based settings watching ... > full story -
Medical Imaging Technique Identifies Very Common Condition in Women That Often Goes Undiagnosed
November 24, 2009 In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse -- a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI ... > full story -
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises Can Help Manage Urinary Incontinence In Older Women
November 24, 2009 Researchers have found that a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises, combined with pelvic health education, can be an effective way to manage urinary incontinence in elderly ... > full story -
Straightening Messy Correlations With a Quantum Comb
November 24, 2009 Scientists have shown how to delicately comb out a snarl of entanglements among many qubits while keeping the information ... > full story -
Direct-to-Consumer Ads Associated With Higher Medicaid Costs
November 24, 2009 Direct-to-consumer advertising for a commonly prescribed antiplatelet drug does not appear associated with increased use, but may be associated with increased drug costs and Medicaid pharmacy ... > full story -
Supervolcano Eruption In Sumatra Deforested India 73,000 Years Ago
November 24, 2009 A new study provides "incontrovertible evidence" that the volcanic super-eruption of Toba on the island of Sumatra about 73,000 years ago deforested much of central India, some 3,000 miles from the ... > full story -
Vioxx Trial Data Shows Early Cardiovascular Risk
November 24, 2009 Evidence of cardiovascular risks associated with taking Vioxx, the popular, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (rofecoxib), could have been identified nearly four years before its manufacturer, ... > full story
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