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NASA's Spitzer Unearths Primitive Black HolesAstronomers have come across what appear to be two of the earliest and most primitive supermassive black holes known. The discovery, based largely on observations from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, ...
PepsiCo to Remove Full-Sugar Soft Drinks from Schools WorldwidePepsiCo announced today a voluntary policy to stop sales of full-sugar soft drinks to primary and secondary schools worldwide by 2012. This marks an important development in supporting safe and health...
New report reveals the environmental and social impact of the 'livestock revolution'A new report by an international research team explores the impact of the global livestock industry on the environment, the economy and human health. Global meat production has tripled in the past thr...
Study Evaluates Costs and Benefits of New Chemotherapy DrugsNew chemotherapy agents appear associated with improvements in survival time for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer but at substantial cost. David H. Howard, PhD, and colleagues at Emory Unive...
Nurses' Research Settles a Common Cancer Concern: Skin CareGiven the complexity of cancer treatment, skin care may seem like a small matter. However, a nurse at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center knew that skin issues were a constant source of anxiety for many...
