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July 2007 Archives

"Dead Zone" Reappears off Oregon Coast

Event could signal new marine die-off

Black Holes Exposed

Telltale x-rays give away hidden black holes at core of galaxies

Water Wars Make Waves on Capitol Hill

Hearing probes political meddling into decisions about endangered fish

Gene Duplications Give Clues to Humanness

Different copy numbers may explain differences in diet, physical activity among primates

Hard on the Nerves

Study identifies genes that hike risk of multiple sclerosis

Bad Memories Tied to DNA

Study links enhanced ability to recall emotional events to genetic mutation

Avandia Should Stay On Market, FDA Advisory Committee Recommends

But experts see cardiovascular risks in popular diabetes drug

Psychosis From Pot?

Researchers link cannabis to increased mental health problems

A Mind for Sociability

Brain structure offers clues to evolution of human emotional intelligence

NASA Tackles Drunk Astronauts

Internal investigation reveals fractured culture at space agency

Diesel: The Engine Behind Atherosclerosis?

Exhaust particles conspire with cholesterol to harden arteries, study finds

For Coral, a Cure Worse Than the Disease

Chemicals used to clean up oil spills can be more harmful than the oil itself

Fresh Worry for Gene Therapy Approach

Virus used in clinical trials causes liver tumors in mice

Scratch That Gene

Researchers identify a gene responsible for itchiness

It's Super Paper!

Thin sheets of graphene oxide are cheap to make and as strong as carbon nanotubes

Six Degrees of Obesity?

Your pals can make you fat, new study suggests

A Hunk's Dental Downfall

Small teeth doom large hoofed males to early death

Libya Frees Foreign Medical Workers

Release ends 8-year ordeal surrounding HIV outbreak in Libyan children

Dan Koshland, 1920–2007

Former editor-in-chief of Science helped revolutionize protein chemistry

The Power to Influence Showers

Researchers link human activity to changes in global precipitation patterns

A Baby Step for Computer Learning

Clever computers can now learn language the way a child does

Plug-In Hybrids More Than Hype

Rechargeable cars will cut CO2 emission, even accounting for increased emissions from power plants, report claims

Fat Old Mice Sever the Tie Between Fit and Trim

Tubby mutants whose brains don't respond to insulin outlive their thinner counterparts

Throbbing Oil Demystified

Surface tension and evaporation conspire to make droplets pulse as if alive

U.K. Cabinet Reshuffle Raises Fears About Science Oversight

Researchers urge that new parliamentary committee needs broad purview

A Big Step for Restless Legs Syndrome

Studies pinpoint genetic basis for controversial disease

That's Why the Lady is a Tramp

Queen bees who mate with many males rule over bountiful hives

A Genetic Knack for Tackling HIV

Two tiny variations in DNA influence the body's ability to control the virus

The Brain's Sweet Reward

Placebo effect strongest in individuals whose brains savor rewards

Out of Africa, The Sequel

New study supports single origin for modern humans, but some researchers question the results

Despite Verdict, Stalemate Continues for Libyan Prisoners

Imprisoned medics now off death row but still in jail

Go Ahead, Everyone Talk at Once

Genes determine a person's ability to listen to more than one thing at a time

No Cancer Benefit From Extra Fruits and Veggies

More modest recommended amounts yield the same benefit, study shows

A New Twist on the Möbius Strip

Mathematicians can finally predict the shape of the weirdly one-sided object

What Makes Us Human? Spite.

Chimps will punish one another, but not for the sake of being mean

The Solar Wind's Dangerous Acceleration

Scientists learn how electrons get whipped up in the Van Allen belts

Feet That Know What Hands Are Doing

In people lacking hands, the brain turns to feet to mimic actions

Fighting for Flamingos

Conservationists protest Tanzanian industrial plan they say threatens birds

Chernobyl Hits Birds Hard

Some species lack necessary antioxidants for protection

Vying to Counter Barnyard Plagues

Five finalists will compete for $450 million agricultural biodefense facility
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