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Mammogram, ultrasound finds cancer better, but more false-positives
Science – A new Johns Hopkins study shows that the use of breast ultrasound and mammography together is much better at finding breast cancer than mammogram alone, but causes more false-positive readings.
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Space aliens in U.S. and U.K. news, Vatican approves
Science – Several media organizations are reporting in May 2008 about news, past and present, concerning extraterrestrials. Check out what the British government, U.S. astronauts, and the Vatican chief astronomer have to say.
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NIMH study finds billions lost in wages from mental problems
Science – A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that $193.2 billion is lost to U.S. society each year from the general condition classified as serious mental illness (SMI).
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Voted for on May 12, 2008 10:54am
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MARVELS project by NASA looks for new planets
Science – The Multi-object Apache Point Observatory Radial Velocity Exoplanet Large-area Survey (MARVELS) is set to survey about 11,000 stars. Beginning in 2008, astronomers hope to find at least 150 planets never before seen circling some of these stars.
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National Geographic rates "green" countries
Science – The National Geographic Society conducted its "Greendex" survey to find out how environmentally friendly countries are across Earth. Sorry, U.S.ââ;¬"you flunked! Go stand in a corner of the world!
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Voted for on May 08, 2008 09:24am
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"Nines" have it for Nanosatellite space race: The N-prize
Science – English biologist Paul H. Dear has proposed The N-prize, a race to put the first Nanosatellite in orbit for a cost of only 999.99 pounds (about US$2,000).
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Maybe you can't go to the Moon. But, your Name can!
Science – NASA is inviting everyone around the world to join in its 'first step back to the Moon' with its "Send Your Name to the Moon" project as part of its LRO spacecraft mission.
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Voted for on May 01, 2008 09:02pm
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Brain inactivity makes threats look friendly when drunk
Science – According to a NIAAA study, subjects in an inebriated state were found to do "dumb stuff" because the parts of the brain that recognize dangers is less activeââ;¬"making perceived threats look less dangerous.
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Are you Happy? Your chance is 50-50 in U.S.
Health & Fitness – The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has been developed to assess the general health and happiness of people in the United States. However, its results aren't too rosy. About 51% of Americans are unhappy, but 49% of you guys are happy (Good going!!)
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Got shiny lips? Might get skin cancer!
Science – A Baylor University study in the United States has shown that shiny lip balms and lip glosses attract ultraviolet sunlight and may increase the risk of skin cancer. See what the doctor says to do!
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NASA: Students to see what it takes to become astronauts
Science – NASA will broadcast over the Internet a discussion between the STS-125 astronauts and students in several middle schools across the United States. However, all students and peoples around the world can watch the discussions centering on career diversity and the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
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UNC study: Eating disorders common among U.S. women
Women – A University of North Carolina study has found that the majority of women in the United States between the ages of 25 and 45 years have disordered eating behaviors.
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Jules Verne spacecraft takes ISS up, up, and away
Science – On April 25, 2008, the European Space Agency announced that earlier in the day its first automated transfer vehicle, the "Jules Verne," increased the altitude of the International Space Station by about 2.8 miles (4.8 kilometers)ââ;¬"the first time an ESA craft had performed such an important task.
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X, Y, and Z better than story problem when learning math
Science – Researchers from Ohio State University find that when students learn math with concrete examples it is difficult for them to apply it to other real-world situations. They suggest first using abstract symbols to learn and understand math concepts.
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Voted for on April 25, 2008 11:21am
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Danish physicists find solar flares produce starquakes
Science – Scientists used the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) to find oscillations in the outermost one-fourth of the Sun's interior, which are called starquakes, as the result of the explosions of large solar flares.
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