MS ‘blood blockage theory’ tested
US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.
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Archive for November 26th, 2009
Ectopic pregnancy ‘protein clue’
Women with ectopic pregnancies have a lower level of a particular protein, raising the possibility of simpler tests, a study finds.
Drug-resistant H1N1 no major change in virus
Tamiflu resistance in some H1N1 patients with badly weakened immune systems does not seem to reflect a major change in the virus’ susceptibility to the frontline drug, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Coma recovery case attracts doubters
Some scientists are raising doubts about the case of a Belgian man who reportedly started communicating again after spending 23 years locked in a paralyzed body.
This Week in the Future, November 23-26, 2009: Thanksgiving Special
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There’s a lot to be thankful for in the future. Gather ’round the table, all you Navy Sea Lions, Jazz Bots, Star Wars enthusiasts and ethical scientists. Today is a day for futuristic feasting.
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What a wonderful Thanksgiving week it’s […]
Tech Buyer’s Guide: Point-and-Shoot Cameras
In an excerpt from our new Tech Buyer’s Guide, learn everything you need to know to get the best point-and-shoot camera for the buck
Each day this week leading up to Black Friday, we’ll excerpt a chunk of our new Tech Buyer’s Guide here on the site to arm you with the skills and the picks […]
Local Motors: Crowdsourcing the American Car
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Here’s how it works: designers submit their concepts online, the community votes, then Local Motors works with the winners to bring these cars to life. This process, says founder Jay Rogers, has more in common with the way Mozilla makes Firefox and American Idol picks stars than the way Detroit has traditionally made […]
Things You Don’t Have to Buy on Black Friday If You Have A Smart Phone
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Unless you’re living in a cave or as a survivalist in Montana, you’ve noticed that phones have become incredible all-in-one devices. Recombu has a great article about gadgets that smart phones have made or are making obsolete. But the list is a little short. If you’re planning on shopping on Black Friday, here’s […]
If People with Lawnmowers Were Treated Like Cyclists
Anyone who watches Mad Men is aware of the dangers of lawnmowers; in the UK, 6,500 people are injured every year by them. Yet there are no big lawnmower safety campaigns. Many bike advocates think that cycling safety campaigns, helmets and separate bike lanes are plots to discourage and frighten cyclists, and to get them […]
Day of the super-turkey could be nigh
Genetic research by Virginia Tech scientists could lead to ‘happier,’ plumper, tastier birds.
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