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Tour the Great Wall of ChinaTraveling the Great Wall of China is a great way to get a better understanding of the history and culture of such a marvelous nation. In fact, many different tours take you through various parts of the 3,200 mile wall.
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River Cruises in China: The Yangtze RiverOne of the greatest ways to see the countryside of China is to take a cruise on the Yangtze River, traveling through the majestic Three Gorges Dam.Also published on:
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How to Care for a ParakeetWhether you're looking into getting a parakeet, or already have one, you definitely need to know how to care for these colorful and vibrant creatures. Although these birds are native to the plains of Australia, they make fantastic pets.
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How to Grow a Citrus Plant in a PotCitrus plants, although typically thought to grow only outside, can actually be grown in containers within your house.
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How to Make a Compost PileComposting is a great way to help the environment and make your garden flowers look big and healthy too.
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Winter in India: The Enthralling AdventureThis nation will take your breath away with its diverse culture and astounding wildlife, especially during winter. If you thrive on sensual overload, you simply cannot afford to miss this astonishing peninsula.
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Hot Cities in Europe to Break in the New YearNew Year's Eve is one of the greatest times of the year, especially for people who like to have a good time partying. If you ever find yourself in Europe on New Year's, you have access to some of the most amazing New Year's celebrations in the world.
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How to Care for Carnivorous PlantsCarnivorous plants are great to keep around the house because they capture pesky little bugs and offer interesting conversational pieces. Nonetheless, they can be quite tricky to keep alive.
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How to Make a Tropical BreakfastSometimes, the same breakfast routine and menu can get quite boring. A tropical breakfast is the perfect way to overcome this redundancy.
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How to Choose an Office PlantOne of nature's greatest gifts can literally bring life to your cold and bleak workspace. However, choosing the correct plant is just as important as actually having the plant.
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How to Choose and Care for a MacawIf you are searching for an exotic pet, macaws can be one of the greatest and most loyal pets you have ever had. Whatever type of macaw you purchase, you will have years of enjoyment out of these fascinating and very pliable birds.
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How to Remove an Ingrown HairIngrown hairs can be quite the annoying occurrence, especially when located in places that are subject to irritation. Nonetheless, if you know what you are doing, removal can be very simple.
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NASA Satellite to Travel to and Study AsteroidsAn upcoming voyage beyond the reaches of Mars may tell astronomers just what happened in the earliest days of our solar system. The asteroid belt that circles the sun in between Mars and Jupiter is our solar system's relic-filled attic.
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Why the Racehorse Named Eclipse was so FastResearch is being performed by the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Cambridge in order to discover why the 17th century racehorse named Eclipse was able to remain undefeated.
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Scientists Propose New Idea to Understand Earth's CoreResearchers at NASA have proposed a novel idea to better understand just where the Earth's core is and how it moves through space.
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Thousands of Pounds of Garbage Found Around Mt. FujiYou can find microwave ovens, construction debris, broken-down office furniture, and even old rusty refrigerators scattered around the base of the once beautiful mountain.
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Worms Are Subject of Outer Space ExperimentFor nearly six months, a legion of worms has been traveling through space. Actually, over 100,000 have been aboard the International Space Station as a science experiment.
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Continents Rise and Fall Due to Temperature of RockAccording to research at the University of Utah, much of the North American continent would be submerged under the ocean if it weren't for the extremely hot temperatures of the rock caused by the molten lava found in the mantle.
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A Simulated Voyage to MarsThe European Space Agency has called for volunteers to participate in a 520 day experiment that simulates the travel to Mars.
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Acoustics of an Ancient Greek AmphitheaterResearchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology may have figured out why you can hear perfectly well even on the back row of these amazing feats of engineering.
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Prostitutes Spread AIDS, Not Lack of Male CircumcisionAccording to recent research, male circumcision is much less important than previously thought at hindering the spread of the AIDS pandemic. Instead, infected prostitutes are much more likely the spreaders of AIDS.
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Invertebrate Immune Systems Are ComplexA team of researchers from the European Science Foundation has realized that the invertebrate immune system is anything but simple, despite the critters' small size and simplistic body design.
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Ice Age Claimed "Killer" Wolf SpeciesA highly carnivorous Alaskan wolf that lived north of the ice sheets is also now extinct due to the frigid temperatures caused by the last Ice Age.
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How Changing a Trees Genes Can Change Its SizeScientists at the Oregon State University have successfully modified the genetic code of certain plants to make them many different sizes and shapes, from big to small, skinny to fat.
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New Space Program Development: The Origami Space TetherIn a partnership between NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, astronomers have come up with yet another way of tethering objects to space shuttles in outer space.
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Bigger Brain Equal More SmartsAccording to recent research at the Grand Valley State University and the Anthropological Institute and Museum at the University of Zürich, Switzerland, overall brain size actually determines intelligence.
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Abraham Lincoln Had SmallpoxAccording to researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the illness that Lincoln suffered after delivering the Gettysburg Address was far worse than previously thought.
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Astronauts Exercising in Outer SpaceAstronauts must participate in specially-designed exercise and diet programs, particularly for long space missions.
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Thailand Travel Must-See: James Bond IslandJames Bond Island, near Phuket Thailand, gained recognition back in the mid-1970s when it was filmed during the famous James Bond movie titled "The Man with the Golden Gun."
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Etiquette Tips for Authentic Japanese DiningIf you ever find yourself in a truly authentic Japanese restaurant in Japan, it can be very overwhelming to know how to behave. Just by knowing a few simple rules, you will be much more comfortable in this highly fascinating and diverse culture.
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How to Get Rid of CockroachesIf you find one roach, you've probably got many more hidden around your house somewhere, bringing germs and disease into your house. But with a little effort, you can make sure that they don't return.
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How to Help a Child with a Behavioral DisorderChildren with a behavioral disability can be a difficult and time consuming part of life. Other times, they can be wonderful blessings in our lives. However, working through their problems is the key to change.
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How to Care for Your New Body PiercingGetting body piercings can be an exciting time is a person's life. Nonetheless, this excitement can be severely hindered if an infection or other complications arise due to improper cleaning.
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How to Choose a Hearing AidChoosing the right hearing aid can be an overwhelming task, especially if the need for one has come up on you rather quickly, such as a child developing hearing problems, or an injury resulting in hearing difficulties.
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Coffee Reduces Eyelid SpasmsAccording to a new study, drinking coffee everyday can help prevent a type of eyelid spasm called primary late onset blepharospasm, which causes the eyelid to blink so spastically and rapidly that the afflicted is practically blind in that eye.
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Silica on Mars Provides Evidence of WaterWater flowed on Mars' surface at some point in her ancient past, according to the finding that the NASA rover Spirit recently uncovered.
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First Gunshot Victim in Western Hemisphere FoundArcheologists from around the globe have been inspecting the earliest known mortal gunshot wound in the Western Hemisphere, which dates to over 500 years old, or roughly the days of Christopher Columbus.
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Crabs Living in Roman Ruins for 1,000 YearsA whole colony of freshwater crabs was found deep within the ruins of Trajan's Forum in the capitol city of Italy.
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Icebergs May Correct the Global Water ShortageThe International Polar Year 2007-2008 project will try to determine if and how icebergs can be used for drinking water.
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George Washington's Hidden Corridor in His HouseRecently, researchers have uncovered quite the archeological find concerning slavery, specifically that George Washington had a secret tunnel under his house exclusively for slaves.
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Desertification Worsening by the MinuteDesertification is not the process of deserts getting bigger, but rather that new deserts are being creating, mostly due to human activities such as deforestation, over-cultivation, and ill-managed irrigation.
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Ancient Solar Observatory Found in PeruRecently, archeologists from Yale University have found what they believe is the oldest observatory in the Americas in Chankillo, Peru.
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Cold Nerves Are Protective NervesScientists have recently been wrestling with the notion of why nerves still emit pain even when other functions are slowed down or suppressed, such as trying to untie knotted shoelaces with fingers that have been making snowballs.
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Black Men and Women Prefer Lighter ComplexionAccording to recent research performed at an unnamed Midwestern university, black men and women prefer lighter complexions in their mates, whether just dating or marriage.
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Global Warming: Good for the Northern HemisphereAlthough global warming seems to be a disastrous occurrence here on Planet Earth, the process can actually be quite profitable for some parts of the world, particularly northern parts of Europe, Russia, and the United States.
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Mud Volcano in Indonesia: Forces Many from HomesIn a recent proposal by Japanese and Indonesian engineers, a plan may be quickly set in motion to dam the overflowing volcano of toxic sludge.
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New Technology: Heat to Sound to Electricity ConvertersNew research is being performed at the University of Utah that enables scientists to turn heat energy into sound and then into electricity.
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Asthma Linked to Antibiotics Use in InfantsAccording to a new study performed at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, children that receive antibiotics within the first year of their lives are at a higher risk of developing asthma by the age of seven.
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FDA Approves No-Period ContraceptiveRecently, the FDA has approved a drug that will alter a woman's menstrual cycle, in effect stopping it altogether for an indefinite period of time.
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Is the Legend of the Founding of Rome Real?This year, Italian archeologists seem to have found the very cave where the orphaned brothers Romulus and Remus were nursed by a wolf, or at least where the brothers lived for quite some time.
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Studies Show Veterans Twice as Likely to Commit SuicideDr. Mark Kaplan, professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, has discovered that war veterans are at least twice as likely to commit suicide when compared to those males that didn't go to war.
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Pistachio Diet Can Lower CholesterolAccording to recent studies performed by researchers at George Mason University, improving your heart health could be simpler than you think: eat more pistachios.
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Rapid Weight Loss Is an Indicator of Alzheimer'sNew research performed at the University of South Florida shows a link between late-life rapid weight loss and Alzheimer's disease. Many times, the unexplained weight loss can precede dementia by more than ten years.
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Male Depression Linked to Poor Sibling RelationshipsRecently, scientists have uncovered startling information about male depression: oftentimes, men who had a poor relationship with their siblings during their childhood are at a much greater risk of developing depression in their adulthood.
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New Technology to Increase Number of Kidney ExchangesScientists at Carnegie Mellon University have devised a way to more efficiently match kidney donors with kidney recipients by using computer algorithms, helping to save many people lives.
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New Discoveries about Gamma Ray BurstsThe speed of light, which is some 186,000 miles per second, is being rivaled by the speed of gamma ray bursts, which travel at 99.999% the speed of light.
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Mt. Kilimanjaro: Not Melting Because of HumansA group of researchers has recently concluded that the melting icecap in Africa really has nothing to do with human-induced global warming, but rather natural causes.
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Wacky and Environmentally-Safe CoffinsPersonalized coffins, or coffins that people can special order to any shape or design, have become quite the money-maker for an England-based funeral company called Vic Fearn and Company, which has been in business for over 130 years.
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An Overview of Toxic HepatitisToxic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver due to the building up of toxic chemicals in the body. Toxins can come from common pain relievers to overdoses of vitamin A.
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New Material Heals Itself like Human SkinScientists at the University of Illinois have uncovered an amazing feat of science: the ability to create a material the can mimic human skin, healing itself over and over again.
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Hurricane Monitoring to Greatly ImproveA new system of monitoring hurricanes will allow scientists to inspect hurricanes, receiving a 3-D view of the hurricane every six minutes, as well as data that will tell if the hurricane is getting stronger or weaker as it approaches land.
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Dirty Snow Causes Polar MeltingAccording to the researchers at UC Irvine, as much as one-third of polar melting can be attributed to dirty snow.
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Colored Monkey Vision: For Foraging, Not MatingAccording to researchers at Ohio University, primates developed red and orange skin and hair color after they were able to visually perceive red, not before.
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Planet Mapping to Help Scientists Find Earth-Like PlanetsResearchers at Harvard University have recently pioneered a way to visually map exoplanets, an astounding discovery that might help astronomers in the future to find Earth-like planets.
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Researchers Create a New, Fire-Proof PlasticRecently, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have created a synthetic polymer that doesn't burn, which is a giant breakthrough in the plastics industry.
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Scientists Discover New ExoplanetsRecently, the largest group of researchers yet to search for exoplanets has added another 28 to the list, bringing the total number of known exoplanets to 236.
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Overview of Spinal Cord InjuriesTypically, a spinal cord injury begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the back, neck, or head area, which fractures or breaks one or several of the vertebrae in the back.
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New Liver Cancer Treatment: Significantly Increases Survival RateLiver cancer has plagued the medical and pharmaceutical world for quite some time. Recently, researchers have discovered a new drug that may significantly increase the survival rate of those patients suffering from liver cancer.
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Fly Ash Bricks: Good For Construction and Good for the EnvironmentResearchers for the National Science Foundation have found that byproducts of coal-fueled power plants can actually benefit the environment, when turned into bricks for construction purposes.
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New Pill to Push Back MenopauseThrough vigorous research by Professor Robert Winston and his crew of fertility experts, a new medication has been discovered that can actually delay the natural process of menopause.
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Nanomaterials Help Deliver Anticancer DrugsRecently, scientists at UCLA have successfully developed a method of delivering drugs to patients through nanotechnology.
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Sensors Help Crops Tell Farmers when They Are ThirstyA new invention will alert farmers of when their crops need to be watered, and of course how much water they need.
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Recent Research: Fruit Bats Can SeeNew research has shown that some bats aren't as blind as we've always been told. Fruit bats contain both cones and rods in their eyes, meaning that they are equipped for daytime vision.
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New Heart Device Can Predict Heart AttacksScientists have recently developed a new device that will be able to detect or prevent many of the heart attacks that occur today. In fact, they may be able to prevent as many as 70% of all heart attacks.
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How to Write a Wedding SpeechNothing can be more nerve wracking than writing a speech, particularly if you aren't used to writing them. Here are some tips to help get you started.
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How to Clean Up Your Hard Drive: For Microsoft Windows UsersEveryone who has dealt with a slow computer knows how frustrating it can be to even perform the simplest of tasks. Here are some tips to speed up your computer.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water: Building Bridges that can Withstand EarthquakesWhen an earthquake strikes, the last thing you want to be on is a bridge. But researchers at the University of Buffalo may have come up with a cheap, maintainable way to ensure that the bridge you're on doesn't topple over.
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How to Parallel Park: Guide for New DriversParallel parking can be an essential skill for those of us who live in the city, or even for those of us who want to save a few bucks every now and then on parking garage fees. Here are some tips to get you safely on your way to parallel parking.
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How to Be on Time: The Importance of PunctualityHere are some tips to help you meet that friend on time, or make it to that interview without looking like a slacker.
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How to Fund Your Child's CollegeFunding your child's college education can be an overwhelming task. You might have to pay more than $100,000 for a public university and over $200,000 for a private college. Here are some tips to help you save up.
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How to Can Vegetables: A Guide for the Home CookIf you grow your own garden, regardless of where you live, you always have more than you can eat. Here is an easy way to preserve all those yummy veggies.
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How to Leash Train Your CatBelieve it or not, you can teach your kitty how to behave while on a leash. All you need is the right materials, patience, and a little TLC.
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How to Increase Cell Phone Reception: 3 Device RecommendationsHere are some ways to help improve your cell reception, lessening dropped calls. Some range from $30 to $750, depending on you needs.
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Ecotherapy: A New Way to Combat DepressionEcotherapy mixes psychology with ecology, suggesting that our greatest (and cheapest) asset to improving mental health is nature.
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Overview of the Relationship Between Diet and SleepAccording to a recent study performed by the City University of New York, poor sleeping habits leads to poor diet, and vice versa.
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Spanish Researchers Find Proof of Swimming DinosaursAt La Virgen del Campo in the Cameros Basin in northeast Spain, researchers found numerous scratches in the sandstone, indicating that certain dinosaurs could swim, which until now, has had inconclusive evidence.
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An Overview of Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's disease, although relatively uncommon, can completely disrupt and disintegrate the quality of life for many people. In general, the disease progresses over a period of several years.
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Guide to Making a Living WillWhat will happen to you if you are incapacitated, or are unable to make your own medical decisions? How will your family or friends know what your wishes are and how to go about enacting them?
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An Overview of Atherosclerosis: A Major Cause of Heart AttackOne of the major causes of heart attack is atherosclerosis, which is a form of arteriosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries.
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Stories of Lost Treasure for Real? - the Merchant RoyalJust recently, Odyssey Marine Exploration discovered a shipwreck site containing more than $600 million in gold, silver, and jewels off of the southern coast of England.
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How Second-Hand Smoke Causes DementiaA recent study performed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, shows that people over the age of 65 who have had a high exposure to second-hand smoke are 30% more likely to develop dementia.
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How Gene Mutation May Cause You to Be a NightowlA team of researchers from prominent schools around the globe have found that a genetic mutation may cause you to be a nightowl, which could have potentially negative future implications for your health.
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Name-Face Perceptions - Why We Associate Facial Structures with NamesHumans develop certain archetypes of names that correspond to particular facial structures, according to a new study. Thus, when the face matches our perception regarding their name, we can remember the person's name much more easily.
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Exoplanets May Have Not-So-Green FoliageAstrobiologists have theorized that planets that could harbor life could have different color plants, such as red and blue, due to the different light waves that hits the planets.
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An Apple a Day Keeps Allergies and Asthma AwayAccording to a recent study, eating apples and fish while pregnant can be very beneficial to the future respiratory health of your child.
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Sleep Apnea Causes Car AccidentsPeople with sleep apnea, a rather common sleep disorder, are twice as likely to be in an accident and are three to five times as likely to be injured in a car crash, a new study finds.
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Blindness and Eye Problems: Vision in Mice RestoredUsing mice to test out their theories, scientists at the University of Florida injected corrective genes via virus straight into the cones of mice, which are the part of the eye that determines visual sharpness and color in humans.
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Tips to Save GasWith gas prices on the rise, many are looking to save a buck at the pump. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
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Hammerhead Sharks Have Virgin BirthA female hammerhead at the Henry Doorly Zoo miraculously had a child without help from a father, boggling scientists. After several experiments, researchers can to the conclusion that female hammerheads can self-fertilize.
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Scientists Discover Radiation-Eating FungiResearchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have discovered that certain forms of fungi actually digest radiation, showing promise as an inexhaustible food source for astronauts.
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Stem Cell Research in ChinaAlthough stem cell research in the United States is a touchy subject, China has adopted a growing stem cell research program to help the lives of their citizens.
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Plant Trees, Reduce the TemperaturePlanting only 10% more greenery in urban areas may reduce the inner city temperature by roughly 7 degrees Fahrenheit, buying more time in the race against global warming, a new study from the University of Manchester shows.
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An Overview of AcupunctureAcupuncture, the process of inserting thin needles into the skin in order to relieve certain ailments, has been known to treat many different illnesses that modern medicine has been unsuccessful at treating.
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Salmonella May Cure CancerSalmonella, which are bacteria that enter a person's digestive tract through contaminated food, has been used by researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in a preliminary study concerning the fight against cancer.
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Corrective Surgery to Abolish SeizuresEpilepsy can be a scary disease to young children who can't understand very well what is happening to their bodies. Fortunately, a new surgery can virtually eradicate seizures in epileptics.
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Blood Goo Helps Injuries to Heal FasterDr. David Hom studied skin wounds and autologous platelet gel (APG), which is a gel made out of the patient's own blood. He found that the APG healing rate is much higher than the regular antibiotic ointment healing rate on skin wounds.
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The Danger of CT ScansRadiologists have warned for years of the dangers of exposure to radiation from CT scans. But just how right are they?
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How a Salt Filled Diet Could Lead to Heart DiseaseMost of us know that too much salt causes high blood pressure. But, many of do not know that too much salt can also greatly increase our risk of heart attack and stroke, just to name a few.
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An Explanation of Near Death ExperienceEven though many believe that NDEs prove an afterlife, scientists feel that there is a biological explanation. Perhaps nerves in our brain evoke such experiences.
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The Safety of Airbags: How Well Do They Protect You?Although airbags are designed for vehicle safety, many times they cause more injury than they intend, especially for those people over or under certain heights.
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Tasers: Helpful Deterrent or Horrible Killer?Ever since the taser incidents a few years back, people have been questioning law enforcement's motives in carrying the volatile weapon. But just how nasty are these weapons?
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Life on Gliese 581c?The most Earth-like planet discovered to date, Gliese 581c shows great promise in the astronomical world. Perhaps, just perhaps, life inhibits this temperate planet.
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A Tale of Two GalaxiesScientists have predicted that within the next few billion years, our galaxy will collide with Andromeda, our not-so-friendly neighbor galaxy. Computer models predict the outcome.
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Cyber-War: The End of Conventional WarfareAlthough many different forms of attack have been tried throughout history, a generation of warfare may be emerging in the form of crippling a nations computer systems.
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Antarctic Marine Life Challenges Scientific Thought on BiodiversityA team of experts traveled to the Antarctic to study aquatic life, expecting to find little more than a handful of species. Instead, what they found will change how scientists think about biodiversity.
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Our Missing Universe: Dark Matter - How Scientists Lost 90% of Our UniverseWhere could it be? Perhaps, scientists have found the misplaced universe, or at least have gotten one step closer to finding it.
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Exotic, Hot-Ice PlanetImagine a world filled with ice that burned you to the touch. Such is the world astronomers have recently discovered, which is about thirty light years away.
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How to Incorporate Tofu Into Your DietEver since the Mad Cow disease scare a few back, alternatives foods have been on the rise in the American diet, especially tofu. Incorporating a few simple ideas into you diet can change you life.
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How to Properly Remove a Bee StingerAlthough being stung by a bee is practically a certainty in life, pains and mistakes can be avoided by properly knowing what to do when those little critters do attack.
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How to Properly Separate Hostas PlantsSeparating hostas can be time-consuming and potentially damaging to your garden if you don't know how to properly separate them. Here's how you can keep your hostas looking better than ever.
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NASA: Faces Difficult Issues in the Attempt to Travel to MarsHow do you get rid of a dead astronaut? Would you pull the plug on a dying astronaut if you needed the resources he was using?
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Cocaine: The New Energy DrinkThe developers at Redux Beverages LLC of Las Vegas, Nevada, have produced an energy drink called Cocaine, which the FDA has pulled from the market.
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Emerging Treatments for Prostate CancerAlthough many different types of cancers affect men and women, blacks and whites, children and elderly, one type is certain to affect only males: prostate cancer.
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Fire Ant Virus Could Be GodsendA naturally-occurring virus known as SINV-1 seems to be killing fire ants. Could this be a miracle?
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Possible Lethal Injection Cocktail ChangeDr. Jay Chapman, developer of the lethal injection cocktail, has recently announced that maybe it's time to change the cocktail to more effective and efficient drugs.
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OxyContin To Pay $600 Million in PenaltiesOn May 11, the makers of OxyContin agreed to pay more than $600 million in fines after pleading guilty to misleading regulators, doctors, and patients about the addictive qualities of their product.
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Procrit Problems: Johnson & Johnson in Huge LawsuitTwo salesmen came forward against Johnson & Johnson, claiming that they practically bribe doctors to use Procrit exclusively when dealing with anemic patients.
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A Much Needed Recycling ReformA new wave of plastic recycling plants vows to change many of the problems associated with recycling plastics.
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Extrasolar Gas GiantsSomewhere beyond the confines of our little earth, and even beyond the confines of our own solar system, lies millions of other planets. Two in particular have attracted a lot of attention in the astronomical world recently.
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Pantech Releases Touch-Screen PhoneOn May 9th of 2007, Pantech Group announced that it is launching the IM-R200 handset, the latest dual-LCD sliding phone equipped with a touch-sensitive screen.
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New Osteoporosis Medication to Greatly Reduce FracturesA new medicine called Protelos has been released that not only increases bone formation, but also decreases bone resorption, or the rate at which bone deteriorates.
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Noah's Electronic ArkWith many species barely escaping extinction, a group of biologists have begun a project to catalog every single species currently known to man, including plants.
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Kids with Cell PhonesMore kids than ever seem to be carrying cell phones. A recent study by iGR Tween Teen Market Opportunity might tell us why.
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Food Industry Quick-Fix: How Trans-Fat Reduction Really Isn't HelpingThe food industry has managed to reduce the amount of trans fats in its food products, which really isn't solving the problem of processed foods.
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How Brains SmellRecently, a team of researchers at the University of Chicago have been conducting a study involving the brain's ability to distinguish between smells.
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Do Primates Exhibit Morality?Morality has always been a study that has been reserved for philosophers and theologians. However, it appears that biologists might also have a say in how our morals originated and in what forms.
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Poisonious Dog Food: Menu FoodsRecently, a danger has been spreading through the pet owner community: poisonous pet food. At least ten cats and dogs have been killed by this tragedy before a recall was issued.
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World Revival of TuberculosisTuberculosis in years past presented a challenge to the health structure of the world. In recent years, the spread of tuberculosis was greatly hindered, even stopped, by various medical discoveries and improvements. However, a new strain of TB...
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Men Have Biological Clocks Too !Most of the time, the notion of fertility seems to be concerned only with women. Certainly, there is a time in a woman's life when she can literally no longer have a child. But what about men?
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Breast-Feeding with AIDSBack when the AIDS pandemic was just starting to be considered as a world threat, the World Health Organization claimed that formula-feeding would promote health more so than conventional breast-feeding. However, at the recent 14th Conference...
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Genetics and Premature BirthAlthough everyone knows that studying genetics can alleviate many of today's problems, it can also expose many discrepancies in nature. Recently, a new genetic study has shown that...
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Are Anemia Medications Really Beneficial to Cancer Patients?Medications have been created in order to combat anemia caused by chemotherapy, a condition that causes the patient to feel sluggish. However, how much good are these medications really doing?
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Are Germs Able to Communicate?It is unfortunate that oftentimes scientific research is overlooked mainly because the results cannot be understood at the moment. It has been known for over forty years now that germs...
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Genome Test to Be the Oracle of Cancer TreatmentJust as the majority of men fear prostate cancer, almost every woman has the fear that one day she will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, there may be a way to predict whether or not a woman who has already been diagnosed...
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The Lost Art of BonsaiWith spring just around the corner, many people are thinking about getting out into their yards to perform some much needed yardwork. Others are ready to dig... -
Traumatic Brain Injury: Definition, Effects and DeclineTraumatic brain injury is defined as a nondegenerative, noncongenital injury to the brain cause by an outside, blunt force which leads to either temporary or permanent damage to cognitive, physical, and...
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Rapeseed - WWII Killer or Healthful Life Saver?Is rapeseed really the main ingredient in mustard gas? Does it cause cancer? Was it originally used as an industrial oil?
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Treament of Melanoma and Disease StabilizationA new concept called disease stabilization is emerging as a more realistic and promising approach to treating certain types of disease, namely melanoma, at least until a cure is discovered.
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Societal Implications of Gay MarriageNowadays, homosexual mariage is on the minds of many people, including poiticians. But, at what cost are we to allow homosexual marriage? What residual effects may occur, or must we be willing to accept?