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Research shows testosterone spiking in winners in the wrestling mat
(PhysOrg.com) -- The KU investigator said that losing wrestlers had testosterone rises associated with adrenaline (also known as epinephrine); but winners had an extra boost that could be the result of the win itself or some other mechanism.
S. Korea detects fresh bird flu outbreaks
South Korea on Sunday confirmed two fresh outbreaks of bird flu near its capital despite major efforts to stem its spread.
Satellites locate seized Italian oil tanker
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Cosmo-SkyMed satellites, operated by the Italian space agency, have acquired the first images of the Italian oil tanker Savina Caylyn since it was hijacked earlier this week by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean.
Scientists discover potential new target for prostate cancer treatment
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered how a protein present in prostate cancer cells drives growth of the disease.
US must 'ramp up' fight on Internet censorship
Faced with aggressive public outreach by China, the United States must ramp up its own efforts and do a better job fighting Internet censorship, a Senate committee report says.
Two-timing spacecraft has date with another comet (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Stardust spacecraft, equipped with the University of Chicago's Dust Flux Monitor Instrument (DFMI), is hurtling at more than 24,000 miles an hour toward a Valentine's Day encounter with comet Tempel 1.
SATURDAY 12. FEBRUARY 2011
Bing search gaining ground on Google: comScore
Industry tracking firm comScore on Friday reported that Microsoft's Bing gained ground on Google in the lucrative Internet search market in January.
Nokia needs to make Windows phones hip
Nokia has scrapped its smartphone software for Microsoft's supercharged mobile operating system. Now a world enamored by Apple's iPhone and Android handsets needs reason to care.
Study links pesticides to Parkinson's disease
US researchers said Friday they have found that people who used two specific varieties of pesticide were 2.5 times as likely to develop Parkinson's disease.
US lawmaker unveils Internet, finance privacy bills
Cheered on by civil liberties advocates and consumer groups, a US lawmaker introduced legislation Friday to help safeguard Internet users' privacy and rein in dissemination of personal financial data.
Wireless advances could mean no more cell towers
(AP) -- As cell phones have spread, so have large cell towers - those unsightly stalks of steel topped by transmitters and other electronics that sprouted across the country over the last decade.
Yap.TV lets viewers chat as they watch
Startup Yap.TV believes that whether shows are streamed over the Internet, airwaves, or cable lines people will always want to talk about what they are watching.
Vt. mulls ban on aliases online for sex offenders
(AP) -- Vermont lawmakers are considering making it a crime for convicted sex offenders to use false names on social media sites like Facebook, after one such incident was reported in the state.
Band confirms dead eagle as 1 of Alaska's oldest
(AP) -- A Kodiak Island bald eagle survived 25 years of Alaska hazards but met an unfortunate fate last month on the crossbar of a utility pole: electrocution.
Few physicians refer patients to cancer clinical trials
A small proportion of adult cancer patients participate in clinical trials in part due to a low level of physician referrals, according to an online study published Feb. 11 in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
NASA's NPP satellite undergoing flight environmental testing
The NASA National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) Preparatory Project (NPP) climate/weather satellite is undergoing flight environmental testing at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp's production and test facility in Boulder, Colo.
Pandora tunes up for IPO, looks to raise $100M
(AP) -- Popular Internet radio service Pandora is tuning up for an IPO later this year.
Pheromone increases foraging honey bees, leads to healthier hives
The application of a naturally occurring pheromone to honey bee test colonies increases colony growth resulting in stronger hives overall, according to a new study conducted by scientists at Oregon State University and Texas A&M University.
Severely obese women may need to gain less weight during pregnancy
Extremely obese women may not need to gain as much weight during pregnancy as current guidelines suggest, according to a new study presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine annual meeting.
Strong quake jolts Chile; magnitude 6.8
(AP) -- A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck central Chile Friday, centered in almost exactly the same spot where last year's magnitude-8.8 quake spawned a tsunami and devastated coastal communities.
Study finds that electronic fetal heart rate monitoring greatly reduces infant mortality
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting , in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that prove that the use of fetal heart rate monitors lowers the rate of infant mortality.
Web experts ask scientists to use the Web to improve understanding, sharing of their data in science
Peter Fox and James Hendler of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are calling for scientists to take a few tips from the users of the World Wide Web when presenting their data to the public and other scientists in the Feb. 11 issue of Science magazine. Fox and Hendler, both professors within the Tetherless World Research Constellation at Rensselaer, outline a new vision for the visualization of...
FRIDAY 11. FEBRUARY 2011
'Friends with benefits' viewed differently by the sexes, create public health concerns
(PhysOrg.com) -- Men and women who engage in sexual behavior with their friends view and treat those relationships quite differently in ways that could have public health implications regarding safe sex, according to a new Colorado State University study.
Brain researcher recognized for contributions to understanding, treatment of drug dependence
Warren K. Bickel, director of the Center for Substance Abuse at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the America Psychological Association Don Hake Translational Research Award. Sponsored by the Association for Behavior Analysis International, the award recognizes individuals whose work spans basic and applied research.
Gene that helps regulate immune system is linked to preeclampsia, researchers find
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that the placentas of women who suffer preeclampsia during pregnancy have an overabundance of a gene associated with the regulation of the bodys immune system. Their discovery may lead to improved screening and prenatal care for these patients and their babies.