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Study uses Twitter to find biological rhythms
A Cornell U. study published Friday in the journal Science used Twitter to study changes in peoples’ moods, discovering that seasonal variations in day length affect people in similar ways across cultures, indicating there is an underlying biological rhythm at work.
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Universe’s darkest planet absorbs 99.9 percent light
The darkest planet in the known universe would look as bright as a full moon if it were located in Earth’s solar system. Unfortunately, this planet is located 718 light years away from our solar system. The planet, known as TrES-2b, probably absorbs 99.
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Doctors find gene that lowers post-surgery survival rate
People who have a certain genetic variant may have a lower survival rate after coronary bypass surgery, according to Duke U. Medical Center researchers.
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MRIs prove effective in detecting breast cancer
MRI screenings can be more effective than traditional mammograms at finding breast cancer in women at high risk for the disease, Duke U. researchers found.
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Researchers study biology of traumatic brain injuries
Harvard U. researchers have recently uncovered some of the biological mechanisms underlying the traumatic brain injuries caused by bomb explosions, suggesting future avenues for improved treatment and therapy.
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New copper development may lead to lower tech prices
Copper might soon save cell phone screens from cracking in traumatic falls. Benjamin Wiley, Duke U.
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Academic advisors may offer biased counseling
Students should think twice the next time they blindly follow advice from their academic advisors. A recent study conducted by Sunita Sah, a post-doctoral associate at Duke U.'s Fuqua School of Business, and George Loewenstein, Herbert A.
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Species displaced by climate change face unexpected obstacles
As climate change affects many animals' habitats, conservationists, environmentalists and scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about their ability to survive environmental disruptions. In a yearlong study that began in early 2009, Dov Sax, Brown U.
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Scientists link neurological diseases to zinc levels
Zinc should be part of any balanced diet, but it also regulates signals in your brain. Researchers at Duke U.