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Near Earth Asteroids Vary Widely in Composition, Origin by Universe Today on 09:40 PM

From the Spitzer website: New research from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveals that asteroids somewhat near Earth, termed near-Earth objects, are a mixed bunch, with a surprisingly wide (...)

Earth's Animals Face Grim Future by Discovery on 09:10 PM

A major extinction event is taking place now, with many wondering what animals will disappear from the planet forever.

Protecting the lungs against 'collateral damage' from the immune system by ScienceDaily on 09:10 PM

A new study shows how our bodies try to minimize potential 'collateral damage' caused by our immune system when fighting infection. The research may also provide new clues to why cigarette smoke (...)

Mechanisms and function of a type of mysterious immune cell discovered by ScienceDaily on 09:10 PM

In two closely related studies, two teams of scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findings may lead to the de(...)

New type of anti-malarial compound discovered by ScienceDaily on 09:10 PM

Scientists have discovered a promising new drug candidate that represents a new class of drug to treat malaria. Clinical trials for the compound are planned for later this year.(...)

Hubble observations of supernova reveal composition of 'star guts' pouring out by ScienceDaily on 09:10 PM

Observations made with NASA's newly refurbished Hubble Space Telescope of a nearby supernova are allowing astronomers to measure the velocity and composition of "star guts" being ejected into spa(...)

Ozone depletion: Paving the way for identification of rogue CFC release by ScienceDaily on 09:10 PM

A new discovery could make it possible in future to identify the source of banned CFCs that are probably still being released into the atmosphere. They have also discovered the largest chlorine i(...)

Social networks influence health behaviors by ScienceDaily on 09:10 PM

Individuals are more likely to acquire new health practices while living in networks with dense clusters of connections -- that is, when in close contact with people they already know well.(...)

New method successfully predicted how oil from Deepwater Horizon spill would spread by ScienceDaily on 09:10 PM

Prompted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a scientist has come up with a new way of predicting how contaminants like oil will spread. He was able to forecast several days in advance that oil f(...)

Edible nanostructures: Compounds made from renewable materials could be used for gas storage, food technologies by ScienceDaily on 08:40 PM

Sugar, salt, alcohol and a little serendipity led researchers to discover a new class of nanostructures that could be used for gas storage and food and medical technologies. And the compounds are(...)

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