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Gas rich galaxies confirm prediction of modified gravity theory

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Recent data for gas rich galaxies precisely match predictions of a modified theory of gravity know as MOND according to a new analysis by University of Maryland Astronomy Professor Stacy McGaugh. This — the latest of severa…

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Herschel finds less dark matter but more stars

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ESA’s Herschel space observatory has discovered a population of dust-enshrouded galaxies that do not need as much dark matter as previously thought to collect gas and burst into star formation.
The galaxies are far away and each boasts some 30…

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Understanding patterns of seafloor biomass

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Analysis of a comprehensive database has revealed strong links between biological productivity in the surface oceans and patterns of biomass and abundance at the seafloor, helping to explain large regional differences. The research was conducted…

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Air pollutants from fireplaces and wood-burning stoves raise health concerns

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2011 — With millions of people warding off winter’s chill with blazing fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, scientists are raising red flags about the potential health effects of the smoke released from burning wood. Their stud…

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Natural dissolved organic matter plays dual role in cycling of mercury

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Nature has a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde relationship with mercury, but researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have made a discovery that ultimately could help explain the split personality.
While scientists have know…

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College students lack scientific literacy, study finds

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Identity parade clears cosmic collisions of the suspicion of promoting black hole growth

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10-Dec 2010 What happens when galaxies crash together? For years, these cosmic collisions have been blamed for triggering violent outbursts at the hearts of galaxies. Now, a remarkable piece of detective work has given a verdict: galactic mergers do…

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Neuronal migration errors: Right cells, wrong place

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Philadelphia, PA, 4 January 2011 – Normally, cortical nerve cells or neurons reside in the brain’s gray matter with only a few scattered neurons in the white matter, but some people with schizophrenia have a higher number of neurons in the white mat…

Categories Blog Entry, Brain & Behavior, Earth, Energy & Environment, Health, Technology

Life thrives in porous rock deep beneath the seafloor, scientists say

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SANTA CRUZ, CA–Researchers have found compelling evidence for an extensive biological community living in porous rock deep beneath the seafloor. The microbes in this hidden world appear to be an important source of dissolved organic matter in dee…

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Dark matter could transfer energy in the Sun

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Researchers from the Institute for Corpuscular Physics (IFIC) and other European groups have studied the effects of the presence of dark matter in the Sun. According to their calculations, low mass dark matter particles could be transferring ene…

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CERN completes transition to lead-ion running at the LHC

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Geneva, 8 November 2010. Four days is all it took for the LHC operations team at CERN* to complete the transition from protons to lead ions in the LHC. After extracting the final proton beam of 2010 on 4 November, commissioning the lead-ion beam w…

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‘Chemobrain’ for real in breast cancer patients

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