Posts Tagged ‘ Zany ’

Facebook is a double-edged sword for people with low self-esteem

12 February, 2012

A study has shown that the negativity that characterises people with low self-esteem passes through their laptop, and could make them unpopular.

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Good advice: science in the political bear pit

5 February, 2012
Good advice: science in the political bear pit

In the dark and cosy chambers of Westminster, the Lords are pondering why scientific advice for ministers is in such a jumble.

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Big week for Parkinson’s – From boxing champions to molecular research

2 February, 2012
Big week for Parkinson’s – From boxing champions to molecular research

Hugely promising results in Parkinson’s research shed light on its cause and more effective treatment

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Giants collaborate to eliminate tropical diseases

30 January, 2012
Giants collaborate to eliminate tropical diseases

Making history: Big pharmaceutical companies join forces with Bill Gates, WHO, World Bank and numerous charities to eliminate NTDs

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The physics of cancer: Q&A with Prof Jim Al-Khalili

30 January, 2012

Jim Al-Khalili explains how quantum physicists and biologists are working together to understand cancer.

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