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Lake-Effect Snow: When Mountains Make the Difference

University of Utah researchers ran computer simulations to show that the snow-producing “lake effect” isn't always enough to cause heavy snowfall, but that…

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Loyalty Pays Off: Shopping Insights from Ruhr-Universität Bochum

A skilful negotiator can save a lot of money when shopping in his favourite store. This was found out by researchers at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) in a…

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Loyalty Triumphs: RUB Study Reveals Impact of Price Reductions

This was found out by researchers at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) in a large-scale study. An extra five percent discount is, on average, no problem – as…

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Blood May Hold Clues to Increased Risk of Memory Problems, Stroke in Post-Menopausal Women

Research published in the February, 13, 2013, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, shows that fragments of…

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Yale study links common chemicals to osteoarthritis

PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food…

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University of Florida Reports 2012 U.S. Shark Attacks Highest Since 2000

The U.S. saw an upturn in attacks with 53, the most since 2000. There were seven fatalities worldwide, which is lower than 2011 but higher than the yearly…

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Underage Youth Drinking Concentrated Among Small Number of Brands

The report, published online by Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, is the first national study to identify the alcohol brands consumed by underage…

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New Hope Against Multi-Resistant Germs: Innovations Unveiled

An increasing number of bacteria is evolving antibiotic resistance. Much-feared representatives of this steadily growing group include Staphylococci strains….

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Marketing technique: Activating gender stereotypes just to knock 'em down

A new study by USC Marshall Professor Valerie Folkes and Ohio State University Professor Shashi Matta looks at the issue of product perception of consumers…

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New Study Explores Cyberstalking Victims’ Experiences

Nobles, along with Bradford Reyns of Weber State University, Kathleen Fox of Arizona State University and Bonnie Fisher of the University of Cincinnati,…

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Researchers discover “Achilles’ heel” for lymphoid leukemia

An international research team coordinated at the IRCM in Montréal found a possible alternative treatment for lymphoid leukemia. Led by Dr. Tarik Möröy, the…

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Energy – Research for Transition

A future changeover to renewable energies is the subject of a new study by a team of economic scientists. Two major problems with our energy supplies make such…

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Going Along Means Getting Along — and That's Not Always Good, Baylor Study Finds

“The punch line is very simple: Conformity leads to positive feelings, attachments, solidarity — and these are what motivate people to continue their…

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Lower drinking ages lead to more binge drinking

The findings are available online in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. The researchers tracked the long-term drinking behavior of more than 39,000…

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Nitrogen Boosts Toxic Algae Growth, Study Reveals

Researchers from San Francisco State University found that nitrogen entering the ocean — whether through natural processes or pollution — boosts the growth…

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Study: Number of People with Alzheimer’s Disease May Triple by 2050

“This increase is due to an aging baby boom generation. It will place a huge burden on society, disabling more people who develop the disease, challenging…

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