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- Vocal joystick uses voice to surf the Web
The Internet offers wide appeal to people with disabilities. But many of those same people find it frustrating or impossible to use a handheld mouse. Software developed at the University of Washington provides an alternative using the oldest and most versatile mode of communication: the human voice.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:13:46 -0700 - Low-fat diet possibly linked to lower risk of ovarian cancer
A low-fat diet may decrease the risk of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online October 9 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:12:12 -0700 - NASA: Major Step Toward Knowing Origin of Cosmic Rays
Recent observations from NASA and Japanese X-ray observatories have helped clarify one of the long-standing mysteries in astronomy -- the origin of cosmic rays.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:40:51 -0700 - Virtual game helps children escape realities of burn unit
Nurses and physicians are using the latest technology to help young burn victims endure the extreme pain of dressing changes and wound care. Instead of traditional distraction devices, such as books and music, one burn center is now using virtual reality games to distract patients while nurses attend to the patients’ burn wounds.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:54:48 -0700 - Unmarried men rule -- when it comes to testosterone
A fascinating new study is the first outside of North America to observe lower testosterone levels among married men. Supporting a growing body of research, the study reveals that even married men who are considered aloof spouses and provide minimal parenting have much lower testosterone levels than single, unmarried men.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:30:28 -0700 - Lack of cars, food made post-revolution Cubans healthy
Cubans were less prone to heart disease and diabetes during the 1990s when their country went through a prolonged economic crisis, a new study by the University of Michigan shows.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:52:45 -0700 - Brazil issues warrant for scientist's arrest
The government of Brazil recently ordered the arrest of the well-known linguist and anthropologist, Dan Everett.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:20:53 -0700 - Drug cocktail stops brain damage caused by HIV
A combination of drugs widely used to treat infections caused by HIV appears to stop brain damage caused by the virus as well, according to a study published in the October 9, 2007, issue of Neurology.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:11:42 -0700 - Elephants' fear of angry bees could help to protect them
At a time when encroaching human development in former wildlife areas has compressed African elephants into ever smaller home ranges and increased levels of human-elephant conflict, a new study suggests that strategically placed beehives might offer a low-tech elephant deterrent and conservation measure.
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:10:36 -0700 - African megadroughts may have driven the evolution of humans and fishes
From 135,000 to 90,000 years ago tropical Africa had megadroughts more extreme and widespread than any previously known for that region, according to new research.
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