The forecast for clear skies and smooth sailing for oceanic vessels has been impeded by worldwide concerns of their significant contributions to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that impact the Earth’s climate.

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Scientists have isolated three important genes involved in the development of a type of childhood brain cancer. Researchers have found three genes associated with specific characteristics of ependymoma — the third most common form of childhood brain cancer.

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Prosthetic ears appear to improve hearing and speech recognition in noisy environments, according to a new report.

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The forecast for clear skies and smooth sailing for oceanic vessels has been impeded by worldwide concerns of their significant contributions to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that impact the Earth’s climate.

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Want more power and longer battery life for that cell phone, laptop, and digital music player? “Flower power” may be the solution. Chemists are reporting development of flower-shaped nanoparticles with superior electronic performance than conventional battery materials.

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Prosthetic ears appear to improve hearing and speech recognition in noisy environments, according to a new report.

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admin on September 16th, 2008

For years, audiences have been thrilled by the amazing performances of master magicians, such as David Blaine and Derren Brown. Now, the results of a new experiment suggests that such magical feats can also work wonders with children’s confidence and social skills.

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Want more power and longer battery life for that cell phone, laptop, and digital music player? “Flower power” may be the solution. Chemists are reporting development of flower-shaped nanoparticles with superior electronic performance than conventional battery materials.

Continue reading about Flower-shaped Nanoparticles May Lead To Better Batteries For Portable Electronics

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A newly discovered chemical pathway that helps protect heart tissue can be stimulated by two of 20 common beta-blockers, drugs that are prescribed to millions of patients who have experienced heart failure.

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For years, audiences have been thrilled by the amazing performances of master magicians, such as David Blaine and Derren Brown. Now, the results of a new experiment suggests that such magical feats can also work wonders with children’s confidence and social skills.

Continue reading about Magic Can Conjure Up Confidence And Social Skills