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                                Science, Medicine, Technology
Science

  1. Satellite to test Einstein predictions - Apr 2, 2004
  2. The New York Times > Arts > Darwin-Free Fun for Creationists
  3. Solving the mystery of the dancer mice, and cleft lip too
  4. Language 'center' of brain shifts with age
  5. Women Remember Appearances Better Than Men, Study Finds
  6. Low Vitamin B12 is Associated With Poorer Memory in Older People With The High-Risk Genotype For Alzheimer's
  7. Women marry men who look like dad
  8. Pheromones soothe stressed out dogs 
  9. Love a 'gender-bending experience' - May 6, 2004
  10. Was Galileo Wrong?
  11. The New York Times > Science > A Top Scientist's Research Is Under Attack
  12. Bacteria could aid autistics: Clinical trial will put probiotic bugs to the test.
  13. DNA computers to fight diseases
  14. Early human fire mastery revealed
  15. Advanced scope's mirror in place
  16. Neanderthals were 'adults by 15'
  17. Researchers find evidence that sea turtles navigate with magnetic maps
  18. New research finds summer-born women have fewer children
  19. Mars rover to explore crater secrets - May 6, 2004
  20. Report: U.S. losing ground in science education - May 6, 2004
  21. Mars Scientists Find Tempting New Rocks
  22. Mars Rovers in Autumn: A Life-and-Death Drama on the Red Planet
  23. Space Station Spotting: Now is the Season
  24. Teen Brains on Trial: Science News Online, May 8, 2004
  25. Words in the Brain: Reading program spurs neural rewrite in kids: Science News Online, May 8, 2004
  26. How we dig up distant memories
  27. Hourglass figure fertility link
  28. Parasites Encouraged the Evolution of Sex
  29. Ancient arthropod caught moulting
  30. Andes drought leaves Lima thirsty
  31. Cassini probe sights moon target
  32. BBC NEWS | Health | Morning coffee 'not best boost'
  33. The New York Times > International > Americas > David Reimer, 38, Subject of the John/Joan Case, Dies
  34. Hormones Converge in Love
  35. Dads Deliver More Than Just DNA, Scientists Say
  36. Overfishing Could Make Cod Extinct in 15 Years-WWF
  37. Space Station to Eclipse Jupiter Thursday
  38. Newlyweds advised to lower hopes
  39. Vietnam plan to make people taller
  40. 'Junk' throws up precious secret
  41. Library of Alexandria discovered
  42. Record entries for science prize
  43. Norway opens whale-hunting season
  44. Image reveals Mars' active past
  45. Monsanto drops plans for GM wheat
  46. Past predators not found wanting
  47. X-Prize 'will be won this year'



Medicine  Top, Science, Medicine, Technology
  1. Made in India, the Ideal `Cocktail' for AIDS
  2. Has the Romance Gone? Was It the Drug?
  3. Genetic Link Seen in Cancer Drug's Power
  4. Combat raises risk of rare disorder: Chemical cause sought for damage to soldiers' nerves.
  5. Hormone may offer hope for treating some behavioral disorders
  6. Study Links Child Obesity and Soft Drinks
  7. Flesh-eating disease found in N.S
  8. Brain cooling cuts risk to babies
  9. Calls for Federal Inquiry Over Untested Cow
  10. Attacking bipolar disorder in young adults boosts outcome, says Stanford study
  11. Gene Therapy Reduces Drinking in Rats with Genetic Predisposition to “Alcoholism”
  12. Study detects protein in human milk linked to reduced risk of obesity
  13. Diseases 'do not stop allergies'
  14. India outlaws smoking in public
  15. Breast milk helps reduce obesity
  16. Morning-After-Pill Ruling Defies Norm
  17. EATING DISORDER BEHAVIORS LINKED TO SUICIDE RISKS
  18. Survey of adults reveals life-long consequences of ADHD
  19. Brain cooling cuts risk to babies
  20. Vitamins 'increase cholesterol'
  21. Housework 'is good contraceptive'
  22. Lack of iron has lasting effects
  23. Brain curse strikes musicians
  24. Urine test 'spots kidney cancer'
  25. 'Flesh-eating bug' hits pygmies
  26. Corn syrup linked to diabetes: Epidemic reflects rise in refined sugars.
  27. Childhood conduct problems may predict depression among young adults
  28. FDA Criticized on Contraceptive Pill Applications (washingtonpost.com)
  29. Calif. Immigrants Outlive Native Residents - Study
  30. Vitamins Ward Off Osteoporosis Fractures
  31. Doctors 'should wear white coats'
  32. Gene therapy may block HIV spread
  33. Fish diet 'boosts foetal growth'
  34. Health websites no threat to GPs
  35. Empathy finding offers autism hope


  Technology  Top, Science, Medicine, Technology
  1. Sasser net worm disruption grows
  2. Hide-and-seek with mobiles 
  3. This Time It's Real: An Antimissile System Takes Shape
  4. Microchip reunites cat with owner
  5. Album gets ringtone only release
  6. Truckers taking to Wi-Fi - May 7, 2004
  7. CDs, DVDs not so immortal - May 6, 2004
  8. Hide-and-seek with mobiles
  9. Technology Special Wireless
  10. Hollywood Star's Wartime Secret Becomes a Screenplay
  11. Teen 'confesses' to Sasser worm
  12. Long lashes thwart ID scan trial
  13. Intel focuses on new 'super' chip
  14. Virtual skin looking even better
  15. s - Company Introducing Low-Carb Wines
  16. Daughter inspires funky wheelchair



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