Genetic 911: Cells emergency systems revealed

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Toxic chemicals wreak havoc on cells, damaging DNA and other critical molecules. A new study from[...]

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Why are believers willfully ignorant about
atheists

post from Top stories on 05 July 2012 10:22:30 AM. © Top stories

When believers talk about atheists, they often don't bother to talk to any first. What are they afraid of?

Did you hear the one about the Anglican minister who said atheists have no reason for grief?

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The Engine Rebuild Sequence

post from CR4 - Recent Blog Entries on 05 July 2012 10:00:00 AM. © CR4 - Recent Blog Entries

Terry Shea just forwarded this excellent video by YouTuber nothinghereok of a Triumph Spitfire engine rebuild, shot in an entirely unorthodox and infinitely more entertaining manner than most engine rebuild videos we've seen.View the Original Article and Video

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How cooperation can trump competition in monkeys

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Being the top dog?or in this case, the top gelada monkey?is even better if the alpha male is willing to concede at times to subordinates, a new study indicated.

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Better survival for single embryo babies

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Babies born to mothers who had single embryo transfer (SET) during IVF are more robust and likely to survive birth, University of New South Wales research shows.

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Why cancer rate increases with age (it's not what
you think)

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Changing tissue landscape and not necessarily accumulated oncogenic mutations drive cancer rates higher in the elderly.

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July 5, 1943: Defeat at Kursk Heralds Twilight of
the Panzers

post from CR4 - Recent Blog Entries on 05 July 2012 09:15:22 AM. © CR4 - Recent Blog Entries

From Wired Top Stories: The Battle of Kursk begins. It features the largest tank engagement in history. In purely military terms, it's the most decisive battle of the European war. After Kursk, the defeat of Nazi Germany is certain. Read the whole article

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How the Blind Watchmaker made eyes

Since the days of Darwin, eyes and evolution have been an irresistible topic for scientists and amateur authors alike. British biologist St.

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The Ghost in the Shell

Stars are one of the fundamental building blocks of the Universe. Huge, hot, and powerful, they emit energy that can be detected across vast reaches of space. For as long as they live (so to speak) they glow with a fierce luminosity.And even when they[...]

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