ScienceWriter

Freelance science writer of too many years than I care to remember. Chemistry is my main beat but I stretch to astronomy, biomedical, physics, nano, materials, medicine, pharma, biotech, genetics, genomics etcology and more these days.

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Member Since: September 26, 2006

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Make Friends and Save Yourself from a Heart Attack

Health & Fitness – Get yourself out and make new friends it could save you from a heart attack, according to new research from Sweden.

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Submitted and Voted for on November 17, 2006 04:04am

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Sexually transmitted statistics

Health & Fitness – Syph is on the rise but not 19 year olds who were around 20 years ago...

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Submitted and Voted for on November 16, 2006 08:37am

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What are molecular sieves

Science – Molecular sieves are as the name would suggest sieves that filter molecules, they are themselves microscopically porous materials, such as aluminosilicates whose pores are small enough for some molecules, but not others.

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Submitted and Voted for on November 14, 2006 04:36am

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Painkiller in saliva

Health & Fitness – A natural analgesic (painkiller) that is six times stronger than the opiate morphine has been found in human saliva.

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Submitted and Voted for on November 14, 2006 04:35am

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Get research papers free

Science – Here are a few tips on how to get scientific research papers completely free and gratis

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Submitted and Voted for on November 09, 2006 12:24pm

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Regular exercise 'prevents' colds

Health & Fitness – Taking regular, moderate exercise cuts the risk of colds, research suggests.

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Voted for on November 08, 2006 01:51pm

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Eat Garlic for Spring Colds

Health & Fitness – Spring stress often results in unexpected colds. According to one doctor, garlic works wonders.

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Voted for on November 08, 2006 01:50pm

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How to avoid colds and flu

Health & Fitness – A timely reminder of top tips and how-to for avoiding colds and flu this coming winter season

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Submitted and Voted for on November 08, 2006 01:46pm

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Bird flu FAQ

Health & Fitness – Bird flu is nothing to be sniffed, at least that's what scaremongers in the media have been telling us again for several weeks now. With conflicting opinions about the risk to human health, scare stories about emerging viral infections, what are we to think? Read our bird flu FAQ

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Submitted and Voted for on November 08, 2006 01:44pm

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Metallic BO

Science – Eau d'armpit? No eau d'aluminum.

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Submitted and Voted for on November 08, 2006 10:38am

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Interview with a logical scientist

Science – Logic is key to science, no more so than for this guy.

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Submitted and Voted for on November 08, 2006 03:25am

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Irish chemistry thrives on spin

Science – Peace talks and an IRA ceasefire were only dreamed of the last time I visited the city of Belfast in Northern Ireland and the Queen's University. Times have changed. Science in Northern Ireland has moved on.

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Submitted and Voted for on November 08, 2006 03:23am

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Rare cattle and human hybrids

Science – Is it just me or is there a certain irony to be found in the timing of a rare cattle and other animal breeds conservation initiative being announced in the UK and stem cell researchers at Newcastle University requesting authorisation to hybridize nuclear-free eggs from cows with a human skin cell nucleus?

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Submitted and Voted for on November 08, 2006 03:21am Commented on 1 time: 1

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A Study Links Trucks' Exhaust to Bronx Schoolchildren's Asthma

Science – This study nails down the relationship between diesel air pollution and urban asthma problems.

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Voted for on November 07, 2006 03:20pm

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Geordie Boffin Science Podcast

Science – The first edition of the all-new Geordie Boffin Science Podcast from yours truly

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Submitted and Voted for on September 26, 2006 02:06pm