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- Magnetic flows cause sunspot lows, study shows Observations of gas flows on the solar surface may explain why the sun recently had such a prolonged case of the doldrums; could lead to more accurate predictions for the duration and severity of future solar cycles. Read the full story. | Mar 11th 2010 Found in: Atom & Cosmos
- First complete look at families' genes Comparing the complete genetic material of family members pinpoints genes involved in three rare inherited diseases. Read the full story. | Mar 10th 2010 Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
- Scientists offer compelling images of Gulf War illness BLOG: Yesterday, researchers rolled out a host of brain images — various types of magnetic resonance scans and brain-wave measurements — that they say graphically and unambiguously depict Gulf War Syndrome. Read the full story. | Mar 9th 2010 Found in: Biomedicine, Body & Brain and Science & Society
- Cocktails ward off the bulge A large study has found that middle-aged women who drink moderately gain less weight over the years compared to their teetotaling peers. Read the full story. | Mar 9th 2010 Found in: Body & Brain
- Gene linked to pain perception A common genetic variant that appears to increase sensitivity could lead to the development of better medications. Read the full story. | Mar 8th 2010 Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
- Alcohol distills aggression in large men A new study suggests that the ‘big, mean drunk guy’ stereotype contains some truth. Read the full story. | Mar 5th 2010 Found in: Humans and Psychology
- Researchers distinguish two different types of blood stem cells Working in mice, scientists find that red and white blood cells arise from different progenitors. Read the full story. | Mar 4th 2010 Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
- Earth knocked for a loop Chile’s February 27 temblor, tectonically linked to another giant quake 50 years ago, sped up the Earth’s rotation and tipped the planet’s axis. Read the full story. | Mar 3rd 2010 Found in: Earth and Earth Science
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For quantum computer, add a dash of disorder
3.11.10 - Flawed crystals could help couple light to matter Found in: Matter & Energy
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Temporary hearing impairment leads to 'lazy ear'
3.10.10 - Brain rewiring after ear infections may cause long-term hearing problems, rat study shows Found in: Body & Brain
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Polymer shifts shape with changing temperature
3.10.10 - Common material's 'memory' could be exploited for applications Found in: Chemistry, Materials Science and Molecules
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Chicken cells have strong sense of sexual identity
3.10.10 - In birds, hormones may not be the last word in determining males and females Found in: Genes & Cells and Life
- Evolutionary genetic relationships coming into focus
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Ancient Norse colonies hit bad climate times
3.8.10 - Temperatures in Iceland plummeted soon after settlers arrived Found in: Climate Change, Earth, Environment and Humans
- Chameleon tongues snappy even when cold
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Boys and girls differ in genetic response to what mom eats
3.8.10 - Placentas of female fetuses more sensitive to maternal diet Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
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FOR KIDS: Whales may round up squid for dinner
3.8.10 - Tracking sperm whale movements suggests groups herd to hunt Found in: Science News For Kids
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FOR KIDS: Charged cars that would charge
3.8.10 - Electric vehicles could give power to the grid Found in: Science News For Kids
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Country ants make it big in the city
3.5.10 - Urban life lets odorous house ants build empires with hundreds of queens Found in: Environment and Life
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Mature females key to beluga sturgeon survival
3.5.10 - Hatchery fish unlikely to restore caviar-producing fish populations Found in: Environment, Life and Science & Society
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Geophysicists push age of Earth's magnetic field back 250 million years
3.4.10 - Planetary shield formed soon enough to protect early life forms from harmful solar radiation Found in: Atom & Cosmos and Earth
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Arctic seafloor a big source of methane
3.4.10 - Sediments had been thought to be capped by subsea permafrost Found in: Climate Change, Earth, Earth Science and Environment
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