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City Says Exxon Is Liable for Tainted Well Water in Queens

Fri, 08/07/2009 - 06:42

At issue in a trial in federal court in Manhattan is use of a gasoline additive, MTBE, which enhanced engine performance.

Television Viewing Linked to Blood Pressure Increases in Children

Fri, 08/07/2009 - 05:51

Children who watched a lot of television had higher blood pressure readings regardless of whether they were more sedentary over all, researchers reported.

Particle Collider Will Operate, but at Half Power

Fri, 08/07/2009 - 05:02

The Large Hadron Collider, which has been plagued by thousands of suspect electrical splices, will begin doing physics this winter at half power.

Hispanics Who Move to U.S. Face Higher Cancer Rates

Fri, 08/07/2009 - 04:35

Cuban-Americans experienced the most dramatic cancer increases after moving to Florida, while Mexican-Americans experienced the least.

China Sees Progress on Climate Accord, but Resists an Emissions Ceiling

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 21:53

China’s leading negotiator on climate issues said he was optimistic about the coming conference in Copenhagen.

Personal Health: The Fog That Follows Chemotherapy

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 20:27

Nearly every chemotherapy patient experiences short-term problems with memory and concentration, but for some the problems are more prolonged.

Doctors in Cuba Start Over in the U.S.

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 19:55

For some, it’s better to be a nurse in the U.S. than to be a doctor in Cuba.

Dot Earth: Fertility Rise for Richest

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 17:37

A surprising rise in fertility is seen in richest countries.

On the Fairway, New Lessons in Saving Water

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 15:16

State governments are turning to golf courses, long seen as water guzzlers, for tips on conservation.

NASA Narrows Options for Post-Shuttle Future

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 06:48

President Obama’s blue-ribbon panel considered new targets for the nation’s human spaceflight program, from returning to the moon to a wider exploration of deep space.

Dot Earth: Is the Climate Problem in Our Heads?

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 23:48

Psychologists examine the role of human nature in shaping the climate problem, and impeding solutions.

Oysters Are on the Rebound in the Chesapeake Bay

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 17:47

After decades of overharvesting along the Virginia shore, large experimental reefs are now home to more than 180 million native oysters, scientists say.

Observatory: Even Tiny Organisms Can Stir Up an Ocean

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 15:53

Researchers estimate that ocean mixing caused by small marine creatures is roughly equal to that contributed by winds and tides.

Edward Hall, Expert on Nonverbal Communication, Is Dead at 95

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 05:59

Mr. Hall was a cultural anthropologist who pioneered the study of nonverbal communication and interactions between members of different ethnic groups.

New Strain of H.I.V. Is Discovered

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 05:57

The main strain of the virus is believed to have come from chimpanzees, but a new strain traces back to gorillas.

The Wild Side: Dawn at the Museum

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 02:33

DNA science has transformed the old-fashioned natural history museum into a rich trove for the study of genetics in the 21st century.

Research Undermines Dog Domestication Theory

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 02:27

A new report “leaves in disarray” the thesis that dogs evolved in East Asia, scientists say.

Nobel Halo Fades Fast for Climate Change Panel

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 02:26

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is searching for ways to guide, without prescribing action.

Asperger’s Syndrome, on Screen and in Life

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 18:45

Three coming movies focus on people living with Asperger’s syndrome.

Mind: Does a Nation’s Mood Lurk in Its Songs and Blogs?

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 18:42

Statisticians at the University of Vermont analyzed song lyrics, blogs and speeches to try to determine the national state of well-being.

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