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Flu Roundup

November 19, 2004

Resting mice were more likely to die from the flu, and drinking too much water when sick can lead to …

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Phishing

November 18, 2004

New online scams exploit your own behavior to get you to give up personal information

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Breastfeeding Chemical

November 17, 2004

Nursing mothers emit chemical signals that increase sexual desire in other women.

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Flu Season

November 16, 2004

Why is there a flu season? (Virus is transmitted more easily because people stay indoors.)

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Day After Tomorrow

November 15, 2004

The movie ÒThe Day After TomorrowÓ changed viewers' understanding of global climate …

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Perception Roundup

November 12, 2004

Volunteers mistook harmless tools for guns when the face they saw was black, and people who see …

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Cola Brains

November 11, 2004

How a cola tastes depends on brand recognition, with Coke having the strongest imprint

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Morphine-Free Poppy

November 10, 2004

Finding the genes responsible for blocking morphine production in the poppy

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Flu Fatality

November 9, 2004

How exactly does the flu kill you? (Exacerabates underlying condition or drowns your lungs in fluid)

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Satellites for Sudan

November 8, 2004

Satellite images were used to document the violence in Sudan's Darfur region.

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Lying Roundup

November 5, 2004

Only a small percentage of people can spot liars, and sucking up will leave a good impression in a …

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Sibling Heart Disease

November 4, 2004

Having a sibling with heart disease increases your risk more than a parent does.

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