
New Insights Into Iran's Past: Landlord Villages Of The Tehran Plain
A British archaeologist has
just returned from a period
of fieldwork in Iran,
working on the first
archaeological project in
... > full story

A Bridge Too Far? Stark Warning From History Over Plans For 'Inhabited' London Bridge
On July 11, public
celebrations will mark the
800th anniversary of the
completion of London Bridge.
Now, a new study has
... > full story

US-Mexico Border Wall Could Threaten Wildlife Species
A 700-mile security wall
under construction along the
United States' border with
Mexico could significantly
alter the movement and
"connectivity" of wildlife,
... > full story

Elephant-size Loopholes Sustain Thai Ivory Trade
Legal loopholes and
insufficient law enforcement
mean that Thailand continues
to harbor the largest
illegal ivory market in
Asia, says a new report. ... > full story
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Possible Benefit From Online Genetic Testing For Lung Cancer
July 10, 2009 As scientists continue to decode the human genome and the information becomes publicly available, private companies that offer online genetic testing are multiplying. Scientists at the National ... > full story -
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Scientific Achievements Less Prominent Than A Decade Ago
July 10, 2009 As the 40th anniversary of the moon landing approaches, a new report finds that overwhelming majorities of Americans believe that science has had a positive effect on society and that science has ... > full story -
Losing Sight Of People In A Crowd Can Spell Disaster, Warns New Report
July 10, 2009 Focusing on technology instead of people is a key factor in events going wrong, according to a major series of reports into crowd behavior and ... > full story -
European Research Must Focus On The Grand Challenges, Experts Urge
July 10, 2009 For two days, 350 researchers, research funders, business people and politicians have been gathered to discuss the future development of European research. The Conference participants have agreed on ... > full story -
Does Size Matter? Study Shows Taller People Earn More Money
July 10, 2009 Taller men are able to earn more money than their shorter counterparts simply because taller people are perceived to be more intelligent and powerful, according to a new ... > full story -
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Ecological Model City Masdar: City Will Use Renewable Energy And Leave No Carbon Dioxide Or Waste
July 9, 2009 The city of the future is currently being constructed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Masdar City shall be supplied exclusively with renewable energy and produce neither carbon dioxide nor waste. An ... > full story -
Plain Language For Health Care Professionals To Improve Communication With Patients
July 9, 2009 The doctor speaks "medicalese," and the patient's eyes glaze over. Researchers noticed this familiar failure to communicate when health care researchers asked people to take part in studies. So they ... > full story -
Health Clinic Conditions May Be To Blame For Decrease In Primary Care Physicians
July 9, 2009 Adverse work conditions may be to blame for the decline in the number of primary care physicians nationwide, according to a new ... > full story -
Annual Costs Of Stroke In US Children At Least $42 Million
July 9, 2009 Stroke in children costs at least $42 million annually for initial care in the United States. The lifetime costs of childhood stroke are likely greater than costs for adults due to longer life ... > full story -
Ethicists Urge Researchers To Include Pregnant Women In National Childrens' Study
July 9, 2009 An ambitious new national study that aims to follow children from conception through adulthood will miss a golden opportunity to gather data on the most underrepresented population in clinical ... > full story
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