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Dads less likely to die of heart problems

Sept 27, 2011

Fatherhood may be a kick in the old testosterone, but it may also help keep a man alive. New research suggests that dads are a little less likely to die of heart-related problems than childless men are.The study — by the AARP, the government and several universities — is the largest ever
Challenging Einstein is usually a losing venture

Sept 25, 2011

GENEVA (AP) -- Betting against Einstein and his theory of relativity is a way to go broke.For more than a century, everyone from physicists to the Nazi Party _ which encouraged the publication of the tract ``One Hundred Authors Against Einstein'' -- has tried to find cracks in his work. And all have
Satellite likely in ocean, but may have hit US

Sept 25, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) _ It's as big as a bus and weighs 6 tons, but officials probably will never be able to pinpoint exactly where a massive NASA satellite plummeted to Earth.NASA space junk scientists believe that all _ or nearly all _ of the parts of their 20-year-old dead satellite safely plunge
Roll over Einstein: Law of physics challenged

Sept 23, 2011

GENEVA (AP) -- One of the very pillars of physics and Einstein's theory of relativity _ that nothing can go faster than the speed of light _ has been rocked by new findings from one of the world's foremost laboratories.European researchers said Thursday they clocked an oddball type of subatomic part
'Longevity gene' may be dead end: study

Sept 22, 2011

Research over the last decade showing that proteins called sirtuins can increase lifespan is deeply flawed, according to a new study in Nature that debunks prior claims of a direct causal link.Pioneering experiments on earthworms and fruitflies -- commonly used as models to examine the biology of hu
Italian scientists go on trial over 2009 earthquake

Sept 20, 2011

L'AQUILA, Italy (AFP) - A group of Italian scientists went on trial Tuesday for failing to predict an earthquake that killed more than 300 people in central Italy in 2009 despite signs of increased seismic activity in the area.The seven defendants -- six scientists and one government official -- are
NASA: Satellite pieces to hit Earth in a week

Sept 20, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. space officials say they expect a dead satellite to fall to Earth in about a week.NASA has been watching the 6-ton satellite closely. On Friday officials moved up their prediction for its arrival to Sept. 23, give or take a day.NASA scientists have calculated the satelli
Scientists aim to create ‘inorganic life’

Sept 19, 2011

Scientists in Scotland are conducting pioneering research to create life from inorganic chemicals, Science Daily reported. Life on earth is based on organic biology in the form of carbon, while the inorganic world is considered inanimate. (University of Glasgow)A team of researchers at the Univ
Smokers don't make better lovers: study

Sept 16, 2011
Feathers in amber reveal dinosaur diversity

Sept 16, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) — In science fiction, amber preserved the DNA that allowed rebirth of dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. In real life, amber preserved feathers that provide a new image of what dinosaurs looked like."Now, instead of scaly animals portrayed as usually drab creatures, we have solid evid
Laughter really is the best medicine

Sept 15, 2011

PARIS (AFP) - A rattling good laugh with friends will help you deal with pain thanks to opiate-like chemicals that flood the brain, according to a British study released on Wednesday.Researchers carried out lab experiments in which volunteers watched either comedy clips from "Mr Bean" or "Friends,"
Scientists: Bacteria spreading in warming oceans

Sept 14, 2011

BRUSSELS (AP) -- Warning: The warming of the world's oceans can cause serious illness and may cost millions of euros (dollars) in health care.That is the alarm sounded in a paper released online Tuesday on the eve of a two-day conference in Brussels. (MCT)The 200-page paper is a synthesis of the fin
Wayward penguin 'Happy Feet' missing in action

Sept 13, 2011

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- The wayward penguin known as ``Happy Feet'' is missing in the Southern Ocean.Experts tell The Associated Press the most likely scenario is that the emperor penguin's satellite transmitter fell off. The small unit was attached to his feathers with super glue and was de
Hot new planet could be in habitable zone -- barely

Sept 13, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Astronomers believe they have found a second planet outside our solar system that seems to be in the right zone for life, just barely.But it would feel like a steam bath -- hot, sticky and beyond uncomfortable. This undated handout image provided by The Europeans Southern Obs
Report: NASA needs to keep more astronauts on hand

Sept 8, 2011

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- NASA needs to keep more astronauts on staff than planned even though no one is being launched from the home turf, a new report urged Wednesday. (MCT)Many astronauts have retired or quit with this year's end of the space shuttle program. But a robust corps still is needed