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May 9th, Brennan 205

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Science

  1. Animal research petition launched
  2. Girls have big advantage over boys on timed tests
  3. Salvage prospect for 'junk' DNA
  4. Mars Rovers Power On
  5. Chinese scientists clone mad cow-resistant calf 
  6. Letters in All Writing Systems Traced Back to Nature
  7. Ex-Environmental Leaders Tout Nuclear Energy
  8. Physics in America at Crossroads and in Crisis, Panel Says
  9. Earth's Moon: Best in the Solar System
  10. Chomsky Challenge: Bird Said to Grasp Key Aspect of Human Language
  11. 'Deep disposal' for nuclear waste
  12. North Sea fossil is deepest dino
  13. Ministers bullish on biomass fuel
  14. China Tests New Levitation Train
  15. The greenbeards have blue throats in a breakthrough study of the evolution of altruistic behavior
  16. Starlings' Listening Skills May Shed Light on Language Evolution
  17. New Evidence Spurs Fresh Thinking on Ancient Civilizations
  18. Chinese man buys MiG through eBay
  19. Britain's happiness in decline
  20. Searching the brain for happiness
  21. Mexico to Allow Use of Drugs
  22. Deer Control Has Bambi in Crosshairs
  23. Study Points to a Solution for Dread: Distraction
  24. Lying Is Exposed By Micro-Expressions We Can't Control
  25. Dialing Down the MRI
  26. Evolutionary Back Story: Thoroughly modern spine supported human ancestor
  27. Garlic Mustard Casts a Pall on the Forest
  28. Federal Study Finds Accord on Warming
  29. More species slide to extinction
Medicine  Top, Science, Medicine, Technology
  1. Breast implants 'not cancer risk'
  2. Fertility sparks 'male rivalry'
  3. Vit D linked to baby birth weight
  4. Probiotics may ease gut disorders
  5. Vaccines at birth a possibility
  6. House dust mite jab shows promise
  7. Experts make flatulence-free bean
  8. Vatican 'may relax condom rules'
  9. Surgeons Find 8-Inch Forceps Left in Woman
  10. Cancer Rate Linked to Textile Site
  11. Percentage of Uninsured Americans Rising
  12. Keeping Amyloid–and Alzheimer's–in Check
  13. MIT research offers new hope for Alzheimer's patients
  14. Green Coffee Promotes Weight Loss?
  15. Spring babies 'face suicide risk'
  16. Lack of oxygen proves a gender bender - Fish starved of air more likely to turn into boys
  17. Naltrexone or Specialized Alcohol Counseling an Effective Treatment for Alcohol Dependence When Delivered with Medical Management
  18. Sushi's Slimming Secret?
  19. Breast cancer biopsy 'cuts pain'
  20. Women 'not reassured over smears'
  21. Study Shows Americans Sicker Than English
  22. Contra-Contraception
  23. Parkinson's 'targets cell boiler'
  24. Probe into Pill depression link
  25. 300,000 Children in U.S. Found to Have Autism
  Technology  Top, Science, Medicine, Technology
  1. Green mini-car to beat congestion
  2. Gamers lament top tournament loss
  3. NASA Chief Says Future Flights Will Force Cutbacks in Science
  4. 'Bug-eyed' lens takes a broader view
  5. Rhode Island wants statewide Wi-Fi
  6. Robot Shatters Speed-Walking Record
  7. Cash card taps virtual game funds


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