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March 2003 Archives

31 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Big Boost for Microbicide Research

$60 million to spur development of products that prevent HIV infection
31 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Under the Sea Floor, Bugs Abound

Samples of the ocean crust reveal surprising diversity of life
31 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Cells Find Destiny Through Merger

New adult stem cell findings may dim hopes for therapies
31 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Spa Treatment Revitalizes Neurons

Invigorating brain bath could erase the effects of Parkinson's disease
28 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

RNA Interference Roots Out 'Hedgehog' Genes

New strategy screens for genes behind development and cancers
28 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Quasars Really Blow

Gusty x-ray "winds" rescue gas from plunging into giant black holes
28 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Volcano With a Green Thumb

Dust spewed from Mount Pinatubo boosted photosynthesis worldwide
27 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

'BioShield' Takes Some Licks

Lawmakers question program's strategy for promoting bioterror defense
27 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Isn't It Ironic

Iron-binding drug once blamed for disease might fend off Parkinson's
27 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Close-up Look at Farthest Galaxies

New observations help gauge star formation in the infant universe
27 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Two HIV Vaccines Better Than One?

Rival pharmaceutical companies team up on double-dose vaccine
26 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

A Gamma Ray Dispute Bursts Out

Astronomers disagree whether a supernova preceded a recent gamma ray burst
26 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Swordtails' Sexy Secret

Males' ultraviolet markings attract mates, not predators
26 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Stellar Flash Bulb

Hubble catches rare 'light echo' in the dust around a flaring star
26 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Gnawing Away at Primate Evolution

Tiny fossilized teeth suggest an earlier date for the first primates
25 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

British Research Agency Under Fire

Medical Research Council assailed over spending practices, Biobank project
25 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Tiny Transistors Scout for Cancer

Nanoscale devices provide fast, ultrasensitive detection of cancer markers
25 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

A Middle Ground for Black Holes?

Astronomers claim best evidence yet for midsize black holes in other galaxies
25 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Second Suspect in Global Outbreak

New coronavirus now seen as a potential culprit
24 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Put Down the Bong, Mom

Study with rats suggests prenatal exposure to marijuana impairs memory
24 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

By the Teeth of Their Skin

Sharks use toothy scales on their tails to help rip up food
24 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Farthest Black Hole Weighs In

Staggering mass of ancient hole may cause headaches for theorists
21 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Be Grateful, Be Happy

Counting your blessings can improve your outlook on life
21 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

As the Frass Flies

Caterpillars fling feces remarkable distances to fake out predators
21 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Cellular Band-Aids

Two proteins meet when airway cells break, speeding healing
20 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Muons Might Betray Uranium Smugglers

A new technique uses cosmic rays to scan for dense metals
20 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Six Legs Evolved Twice

Not every &qout;insect" is an insect, DNA analysis says
20 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

West Nile Virus Found in the Caribbean

Virus could spell big trouble for endangered native birds
19 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Go Toward the Light

How a parasite alters a shrimp's behavior for its own gain
19 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

The Final Nail In HRT’s Coffin?

A survey suggests hormone replacement doesn't improve quality of life
19 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Robots Nab Gamma Ray Bursts

Automated telescopes aid pursuit of short-lived fireballs
19 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Clues to Global Mystery Outbreak

Two teams report finding virus; 11 possible cases reported in the U.S.
18 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Fetus RNA Survives in Mom's Blood

Doctors could screen for disease without risk of miscarriage
18 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

The Brain Tunes in to Tools

Potential tools put gleam in mind's eye, helping to coordinate action
18 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Hot Debate Over Rocket-Fuel Contaminant

Academy to settle dispute over drinking water standards for perchlorate
17 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Bone Marrow Cells Bolster the Pancreas

New findings may provide hope of better diabetes therapy
17 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Scientists Chase Baffling Illness

No one knows what causes the fast-moving and deadly respiratory disease
17 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Too Few Hands Is Hard on Land

Collapse of agriculture in ancient Mexico not due to overpopulation
14 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Underground Fish Back Darwin

Mexican cavefish throw new light on evolution in the dark
14 March 2003 | ScienceNOW

Shielding Blood From West Nile

After transfusion cases last season, FDA wants the blood supply protected
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