December 2008 Archives
24 December 2008
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ScienceInsider Roundup
A selection of this week's stories from Science's new policy blog
24 December 2008
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The Top 10 ScienceNOWs of 2008
A selection of our favorite and most read stories
23 December 2008
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Is Morphine a Guy Drug?
New research may explain why males benefit more from opioid painkillers
23 December 2008
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A Whiff of Mad Cow
Normal form of protein linked to neurodegenerative conditions may aid sense of smell
22 December 2008
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Hey Caterpillar, Buzz Off!
Bees protect crops from pests by sound alone
22 December 2008
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Death of a Star Scientist Inflicts Long-Term Damage on Field
Collaborators experience dramatic drop in output that can last decades
19 December 2008
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Double Trouble for Hemlock Forests
Deer and insects are a boon for invasive plants
19 December 2008
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Pain: 'Tis Better to Receive--Accidentally
Intention matters when we hurt others
19 December 2008
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ScienceInsider Roundup
A selection of this week's stories from Science's new policy blog
18 December 2008
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Dinosaur Dads Took Care of Nest
Surprising finding shows paternal care in birdlike dinos
17 December 2008
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Ancient Insect Hails From Sunken Island
The Lord Howe tree lobster is 13 million years older than the land on which it dwells
17 December 2008
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Blame the Sun for a Cloudy Day?
The sun's magnetic cycle may play a key role in droughts and downpours
16 December 2008
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Galaxy Clusters Throttled by Dark Energy
Independent test supports existence of mysterious force
15 December 2008
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Ancient Battlefield Hints at Roman Persistence
2000-year-old site suggests Romans returned to area of massive defeat
15 December 2008
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Is That You, Seabiscuit?
A horse can peg another's identity by whinny alone
12 December 2008
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Revenge of the Nerds
Intelligence marks a man as a good match
12 December 2008
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ScienceInsider Roundup
A selection of this week's stories from Science's new policy blog
11 December 2008
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A Horse, a Buggy, and a Very Decadent Milkshake
Amish provide clues to genetics of heart disease
11 December 2008
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Do Zoos Shorten Elephant Life Spans?
Study blames mental stress, lack of exercise
11 December 2008
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Michigan State Picked for Half-Billion-Dollar Accelerator
University team beats out DOE lab in competition to build a rare-isotope facility
10 December 2008
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How to Outsmart a Video Pirate
Armed with a laser pointer, you too can spot bootlegged CDs and DVDs
9 December 2008
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A Dime-Store Dipstick for Diphtheria
Paper and tape make for a powerful disease detector
9 December 2008
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A One-Two Punch Against Sleeping Sickness
Drug combo could save thousands of lives in Africa
8 December 2008
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As Rods Go, So Go the Cones
One type of light-sensitive cell in the eye nurtures the other
8 December 2008
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Of Dreams and Diabetes
Genetic link found between sleep hormone and common disease
8 December 2008
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Shaken Volcanoes Blow Their Tops
Major earthquakes can set off far-flung eruptions
8 December 2008
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Dogs Have a Nose for Inequity
Pooches get pouty over unfair treatment
5 December 2008
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Is Happiness Contagious?
Good cheer may spread through groups
4 December 2008
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The Fear Factor
You may tremble at the thought of punishment, but it’s for the common good
4 December 2008
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The Dark Side of Tiger Conservation
Attacks on humans rise in Nepal's recovering forests
3 December 2008
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Another Big One for Indonesia?
New analyses show continuing threat of a major earthquake and possible Indian Ocean tsunami
2 December 2008
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The Placebo Effect: Not All in Your Head
Genetics may determine susceptibility to fake medication response
1 December 2008
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Lasers Uncover Craters
New technology pinpoints previously unknown meteor impacts
1 December 2008
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The Long Road to Modernity
Archaeological dating suggests modern humans may have inherited some fancy tools
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