December 2009
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Dec 30th
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Citrus Surprise: Vitamin C Boosts the... →
Over the past few years, we have learned that adult cells can be reprogrammed into cells with characteristics similar to embryonic stem cells by turning on a select set of genes. Although the reprogrammed cells, called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), have tremendous potential for regenerative medicine, the conversion is extremely inefficient…. The researchers found that adding...
Dec 30th
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LACK Shelf Lacks Stability
IKEA Customer Service Representative: “The problem isn’t our shelf, the problem is YOUR WALL” … Also, apparently if you want to return something to IKEA, you need to do so in the “original box,” even if the item wasn’t originally in a box. … “IKEA is the least sustainable retailer on the planet.” from The Atlantic
Dec 28th
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Dec 23rd
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ListenMan Who Inspired ‘Rain Man’ Dies At 58...
Dec 23rd
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Dec 23rd
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Could Acetaminophen Ease Psychological Pain? →
Headaches and heartaches. Broken bones and broken spirits. Hurting bodies and hurt feelings. We often use the same words to describe physical and mental pain. Over-the-counter pain relieving drugs have long been used to alleviate physical pain, while a host of other medications have been employed in the treatment of depression and anxiety. But is it possible that a common painkiller could serve...
Dec 23rd
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Dec 10th
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In Cancer-Ridden Rats, Loneliness Can Kill:... →
Social isolation and related stress could contribute to human breast cancer susceptibility, research from a rat model designed at the University of Chicago to identify environmental mechanisms contributing to cancer risk shows.  The researchers found that isolation and stress result in a 3.3-fold increase in the risk of developing cancer among rats with naturally occurring mammary tumors. The...
Dec 9th
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Dip Ordinary Paper Into Ink Infused With Nanotubes... →
Stanford scientists are harnessing nanotechnology to quickly produce ultra-lightweight, bendable batteries and supercapacitors in the form of everyday paper.  Simply coating a sheet of paper with ink made of carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires makes a highly conductive storage device…. (continues @ ScienceDaily)
Dec 9th
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Dec 7th
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Abu Dhabi Shares Profits From Parking Meters  →
When Mayor Richard M. Daley traveled to Abu Dhabi in February, his office announced that the trip was intended to sell Chicago as a place to do business. Left unsaid was that that Persian Gulf emirate was about to become one of the biggest investors in a deal to lease Chicago’s parking meters for 75 years. The city signed the now-controversial, $1.15 billion lease with a new company called...
Dec 7th
Grant Submitted, Back to Tumbling!
Dec 7th