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Social Science 2013-11-26

ADHD linked to social and economic disadvantage

ADHD linked to social and economic disadvantage Scientists have found evidence of a link between social and economic status and childhood attention deficit disorder in the UK Scientists have found evidence of a link between social and economic status and ...
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Technology 2013-11-26

Implantable slimming aid

Implantable slimming aid Gene network regulates blood-fat levels Humankind has a weight problem – and not only in the industrialised nations, either: the growing prosperity in many Asian or Latin American countries goes hand in hand with a way of life that ...
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Science 2013-11-26

A gene mutation for excessive alcohol drinking found

A gene mutation for excessive alcohol drinking found UK researchers have discovered a gene that regulates alcohol consumption and when faulty can cause excessive drinking. They have also identified the mechanism underlying this phenomenon. The study showed ...
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Science 2013-11-26

Flower power

Flower power Researchers breed new varieties of chamomile Chamomile is a medicinal plant used mainly in the treatment of stomach and intestinal diseases, including the field of veterinary medicine. Agricultural scientist Bettina ...
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Technology 2013-11-26

No qualms about quantum theory

No qualms about quantum theory Study sets out to demystify a selected set of objections targeted against quantum theory in the literature A colloquium paper published in EPJ D looks into the alleged issues associated with quantum theory. Berthold-Georg Englert ...
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Science 2013-11-26

Red Squirrels showing resistance to squirrelpox

Red Squirrels showing resistance to squirrelpox A study by the University of Liverpool has found that the red squirrel population along the Sefton coastline appears to be recovering from a serious outbreak of squirrelpox in 2008. Researchers from the University, ...
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Environment 2013-11-26

Guard dogs reduce killing of threatened species

Guard dogs reduce killing of threatened species In a paper published in Wildlife Society Bulletin, entitled Perceived Efficacy of Livestock-Guarding Dogs in South Africa: Implications for Cheetah Conservation, researchers from the University's School of Anthropology ...
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Science 2013-11-26

Memo to big box retailers: Goodwill has a shelf life

Memo to big box retailers: Goodwill has a shelf life New Columbia Business School study says a time delay between payment and consumption can reverse the positive effects a discount provides consumers NEW YORK — Big box retailers may have had the secret to combatting ...
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Science 2013-11-26

Google Earth reveals untold fish catches

Google Earth reveals untold fish catches Large fish traps in the Persian Gulf could be catching up to six times more fish than what's being officially reported, according to the first investigation of fish catches from space conducted by University ...
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Science 2013-11-26

The lingering clouds

The lingering clouds Study shows why pollution results in larger, deeper and longer lasting storm clouds, leading to colder days and warmer nights RICHLAND, Wash. -- A new study reveals how pollution causes thunderstorms to leave behind larger, ...
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