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Among apes, teeth are made for the toughest times

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

The teeth of some apes are formed primarily to handle the most stressful times when food is scarce, according to new research. The findings imply that if humanity is serious about protecting its close evolutionary cousins, the food apes eat during these tough periods — and where they find it — must be included in conservation efforts.

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Poor face greater health burden than smokers or the obese

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

The average low-income person loses 8.2 years of perfect health, the average high school dropout loses 5.1 years, and the obese lose 4.2 years, according to researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Tobacco control has long been one of the most important public health policies, but the nation’s huge high school dropout rate and poverty rates are typically not seen as health problems.

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Teenagers use violence to boost their social standing

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

A new study looks in depth at the social relationships between male and female teenagers, relational violence, and psycho-social adjustment factors such as loneliness, self-esteem and satisfaction with life.

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Teenagers use violence to boost their social standing

Lowly Pion and rewebster MIA

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Does anyone know what happened to them?

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Lowly Pion and rewebster MIA

Research computer QPACE most energy efficient in the world

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

At the 2009 Supercomputing Conference in Portland, Oregon (USA), the high-performance computer QPACE (QCD Parallel Computing on the Cell) was recognized today as the most energy-efficient supercomputer in the world.

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Water-conserving irrigation strategies

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Conserving water and reducing the environmental impact of runoff are two of the most important issues confronting container nursery operations.

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