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New insight into gaseous and dust discs around stars (October 30, 2010) -- Researchers offer new insight into the structure of the gaseous and dust disc around a so-called 'Herbig Be' star. Herbig Be stars are surrounded by a disk with gaseous and solid particles. ... > full story

Human induced pluripotent stem cells generated to further treatments for lung disease (October 30, 2010) -- Researchers have generated 100 new lines of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from individuals with lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis and emphysema. The new stem cell lines could possibly lead to new treatments for these debilitating diseases. The findings demonstrate the first time lung disease-specific iPSC have been created in a lab. ... > full story

Tagged narwhals track warming near Greenland (October 30, 2010) -- Scientists reported the southern Baffin Bay off West Greenland has continued warming since wintertime ocean temperatures were last effectively measured there in the early 2000s. Temperatures in the study were collected by narwhals, medium-sized toothed Arctic whales. ... > full story

Jekyll-Hyde microRNA binding variant linked to improved outcome in early-stage colorectal cancer (October 30, 2010) -- A variant site linked to poor outcome in advanced colorectal cancer has now been found to predict improved prognosis in early stages of cancer, according to new research. ... > full story

New software eases analysis of insect in motion (October 30, 2010) -- Researchers are using two high-speed cameras and a computer program they developed to quickly and accurately analyze the simultaneous movement of all 26 leg joints in a walking cockroach. They have made the program free and open-source for other insect researchers to use. ... > full story

Halloween safety tips for families: Precautions you should take to keep your children safe (October 30, 2010) -- Monsters, goblins and super-heroes will soon be descending on homes everywhere and while Halloween is a time for fun and treats, certain dangers abound. ... > full story

Raising giant insects to unravel ancient oxygen (October 30, 2010) -- The giant dragonflies of ancient Earth with wingspans of up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) are generally attributed to higher oxygen atmospheric levels in the atmosphere in the past. New experiments in raising modern insects in various oxygen-enriched atmospheres have confirmed that dragonflies grow bigger with more oxygen, or hyperoxia. ... > full story

Shuttle mice to boost disease research: Experiment on last flight of Discovery will probe spaceflight-induced immune-system impairment (October 30, 2010) -- When the space shuttle Discovery lifts off on its final flight Nov. 2, its six astronauts will be joined by 16 mice -- part of a long-term NASA effort aimed at understanding why spaceflight makes humans more vulnerable to infection by viruses and bacteria. ... > full story

Low elevations hold climate surprises for mountain plants (October 30, 2010) -- Contrary to expectations, climate change has had a significant effect on mountain plants at low elevations, says a new study. ... > full story

New test measures DNA methylation levels to predict colon cancer (October 30, 2010) -- An investigational DNA methylation test could alter the screening landscape for colorectal cancer, according to new research. ... > full story

Paradise lost -- and found: Researchers unearth ancient water secrets at royal garden dig (October 30, 2010) -- Researchers in Israel have uncovered an ancient royal garden at the site of Ramat Rachel near Jerusalem, and are leading the first full-scale excavation of this type of archaeological site anywhere in the pre-Hellenistic Levant. The dig is an unparalleled look into the structure and function of ancient gardens. ... > full story

High level of practical intelligence a factor in entrepreneurial success (October 30, 2010) -- General intelligence is not enough. Practical intelligence can mean the difference between entrepreneurial success or failure. Psychologists have identified multiple kinds of intelligence, but a new study has found one -- practical intelligence -- to be an indicator of likely entrepreneurial success. ... > full story

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