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World's rivers in 'crisis state', report finds (October 1, 2010) -- The world's rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis. ... > full story
Increases in 5-, 10-year survival at every stage of breast cancer (October 1, 2010) -- Advances in screening for disease detection, better surgical techniques available to more women, and an increased number of therapies that reduce the risk of relapse in patients with both locally advanced and early stage disease, have collectively contributed to dramatic improvements in breast cancer's survival rates, according to a review of 60 years of patient records. ... > full story
How HRT and the Pill can lead to breast cancer: New research suggests possible treatment (October 1, 2010) -- Medical scientists have uncovered how hormone replacement therapy and contraceptive pills can lead to breast cancer, according to new research. The findings raise the hope that hormone induced breast cancer may be prevented in future using a new treatment for the bone-loss disease osteoporosis. ... > full story
Method to detect bladder cancer earlier is under development (October 1, 2010) -- Scientists may have discovered a way to diagnose bladder cancer at its earliest and, therefore, most treatable stages by measuring the presence or absence of microRNA using already available laboratory tests. ... > full story
Underwater robot swims free thanks to wireless controller (October 1, 2010) -- A waterproof controller is allowing an underwater robot, dubbed "AQUA," to go "wireless." While underwater, divers can program the tablet to display tags onscreen, similar to barcodes read by smartphones. The robot's on-board camera scans these tags to receive and carry out commands. ... > full story
Language delays found in siblings of children with autism (October 1, 2010) -- Siblings of children with autism have more frequent language delays and other subtle characteristics of the disorder than previously understood. Girls also may be mildly affected more often than recognized in the past, according to a new study. ... > full story
Three solid-state qubits entangled: Big step toward quantum error correction (October 1, 2010) -- A research team has achieved the quantum entanglement of three solid-state qubits, or quantum bits, for the first time. Their accomplishment represents the first step towards quantum error correction, a crucial aspect of future quantum computing. ... > full story
Women who get dental care have lower risk of heart disease, says study (October 1, 2010) -- A new study suggests that women who get dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third. ... > full story
How warm was this summer? (October 1, 2010) -- An unparalleled heat wave in eastern Europe, coupled with intense droughts and fires around Moscow, put Earth's temperatures in the headlines this summer. Likewise, a string of exceptionally warm days in July in the eastern United States strained power grids, forced nursing home evacuations, and slowed transit systems. Both high-profile events reinvigorated questions about humanity's role in climate change. ... > full story
Genetic changes that make some forms of brain cancer more aggressive identified (October 1, 2010) -- A study provides new insight into genetic changes that make some forms of glioblastoma, the most common type of primary brain cancer, more aggressive than others and explains why they may not respond to certain therapies. ... > full story
New way to view atomic motion of proteins invented (October 1, 2010) -- Using myoglobin, physicists have developed a new way to peer into the inner workings of proteins and detect which specific atoms are at work. ... > full story
Flow of empty calories into children's food supply must be reduced, experts urge (October 1, 2010) -- With over 23 million children and adolescents in the US overweight or obese, the risks for many chronic diseases continue to increase. A new article examines the diets of American youth and finds some disturbing results. ... > full story
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