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Advance Toward Early Diagnosis Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
December 8, 2008 Researchers in Finland are reporting identification of the first potential "biomarker" that could be used in development of a sputum test for early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... > full story -
Degree Module Boosted Through Online Games Technique
December 5, 2008 Scientists are exploring the value of immersive online games known as Alternative Reality Games to expand the horizons of teaching and ... > full story -
Safer, Better, Faster: Addressing Cryptography’s Big Challenges
December 4, 2008 Every time you use a credit card, access your bank account online or send secure email cryptography comes into play. But as computers become more powerful, network speeds increase and data storage ... > full story -
YouTube Usage Decoded
November 29, 2008 Why are certain videos on YouTube watched millions of times while 90 percent of the contributions find only the odd viewer? A new study reveals that increased attention in social systems like the ... > full story -
Phase I Clinical Trial To Test Combination Of Two HIV Vaccine Candidates Starts In London
November 27, 2008 Researchers have initiated a Phase I clinical trial in London, UK to test a prime-boost combination of two HIV vaccine candidates. The news follows promising results for one of the two vaccine ... > full story -
To Contract Or Not: A Key Question For The Uterine Muscles In Pregnancy
November 20, 2008 During pregnancy, the muscles of the uterus are relatively inactive. A switch to an activated state capable of strong contractions is therefore essential prior to the onset of labor. New research ... > full story -
Mathematics Students Make Prime Discovery
November 17, 2008 Mathematics students have made a significant new discovery in the mathematical field of number theory. They have discovered the first known example of a 3 by 3 by 3 generalized arithmetic progression ... > full story -
Violent Video Games Affect Boys' Biological Systems, Study Finds
November 13, 2008 Both heart rate and sleep in boys are affected by violent video games. In the study boys (12-15) were asked to play two different video games at home in the evening. The boys' heart rate was ... > full story -
Changing Language In Harold Wilson's Commons Speeches Indicates Cognitive Deterioration During His Final Term Of Office, New Research Suggests
November 10, 2008 The motives behind Harold Wilson's resignation as British Prime Minister in April 1976 have long been a source of controversy. Now, a linguistic analysis of his performance at the dispatch box ... > full story -
Violent Video Game Feed Aggression In Kids In Japan And U.S.
November 3, 2008 It's not just American kids who become more aggressive by playing violent video games. A new study showed effects of violent video games on aggression over a 3-6 month period in children from Japan ... > full story
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