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'Supersolid' Or Melted 'Superfluid' Film: A Quantum Difference
New calculations support an alternative to "superfluidity"of a solid as the explanation for the behavior of an isotope of helium, 4He, at temperatures approaching Absolute Zero, according to a report in Physical Review Letters. Abortion Does Not Raise Risk Of Depression, According To New Study
Claims that terminating an unwanted first pregnancy raises the risk of depression is called into question in a study published online by the British Medical Journal. In fact, the authors suggest that abortion may be linked to a lower risk of depression through beneficial effects on education, income, and family size. Celiac disease and food additive
An enzyme added to foods containing gluten could put an end to the misery of celiac disease for many sufferers, allowing them to eat almost anything they fancy without having to worry about the effects on their digestive system.Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine in which an abnormal reaction to the [...] Losing Sleep Over Heartburn? Treating Nighttime Heartburn Improves Sle
The first major multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial addressing therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) related sleep disorders is published in the September issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Cutting Greenhouse Gases: Biofuels That Don't Involve Food Crops Or Mi
A new research effort involving three University of California campuses and West Biofuels LLC, will develop a prototype research reactor that will use steam, sand and catalysts to efficiently convert forest, urban, and agricultural "cellulosic"wastes that would otherwise go to landfills into alcohol that can be used as a gasoline additive. Observation Of Material Circling A Supermassive Black Hole
Astronomers from the University of Oxford and around the world have observed clumps of X-ray-emitting gas whipping around a black hole at 33,000 kilometres per second, one-tenth the speed of light. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
ICE, "the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for identifying and shutting down vulnerabilities in the nation's border, economic, transportation and infrastructure security."The site describes ICE activities such as the Federal Air Marshal Service, and the Federal Protective Service, which provides "law enforcement and security services to ... all federally owned and leased facilities nationwide."Includes news, fact sheets, and more. Hormone Fluctuations May Be Responsible For Many Mood Disturbances In
Although mood disorders and depression may occur at any age during a woman's life, women seem to more vulnerable during times of hormonal fluctuations such as the menstrual period, pregnancy and perimenopause, according to a new report. During times of hormonal flux, many women are able to emerge relatively unscathed. But for others, a normal hormonal transition can trigger mild to severe mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder. Amazon Kindle
Editor and user reviews of Amazon's portable electronic book reader that was released in November 2007. Also includes video review, product summary, photos, and links to reviews of similar products. From CNET. HP's Dunn Takes the Fall
Patricia Dunn is out as Hewlett-Packard's chairwoman and another board member quits as the investigation into the company fraudulently obtaining personal phone records widens.
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