(PhysOrg.com) -- Rhizoctonia, a fungal disease that can be found in many ornamental plants, can be eliminated in azalea by placing plant cuttings in a hot water treatment, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist ...
Ecology
Dec 24, 2009
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Apple Inc. shares hit a record high on Wall Street on Thursday following reports that the California company may unveil a long-awaited portable tablet computer next month.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 24, 2009
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(AP) -- Dianne Lynch wanted to give the students of Stephens College a break from the constant digital communication that pervades their generation. So she asked them to put their phones and computers away and revive the ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 24, 2009
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Like a child awaiting the arrival of Christmas, embryonic stem cells exist in a state of permanent anticipation. They must balance the ability to quickly become more specialized cell types with the cellular ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 24, 2009
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Famous for its antioxidant properties and role in tissue repair, vitamin C is touted as beneficial for illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer and perhaps even for slowing the aging process. Now, a study published ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 24, 2009
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Scientists have shown for the first time that insects, like mammals, use vision rather than touch to find footholds. They made the discovery thanks to high-speed video cameras - technology the BBC uses to capture its stunning ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 24, 2009
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Santa Claus is coming to your town -- and NORAD is tracking him as he drops off presents around the world. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, which monitors the North American airspace, on Thursday set up an official ...
Internet
Dec 24, 2009
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Iran will unveil a new home-built satellite in February, a newspaper reported Thursday, amid Western concerns that Tehran is using its nuclear and space industries to develop atomic and ballistic weapons.
Space Exploration
Dec 24, 2009
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New Yorkers are used to fighting each other for space, but there may be a new contender in town according to a Rockefeller study that appears to have uncovered a new species of cockroach.
Evolution
Dec 24, 2009
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(AP) -- Twitter is buying a startup called Mixer Labs in an effort to pinpoint the locations of people posting short messages on its service.
Internet
Dec 24, 2009
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