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Stem cells used to induce mouse hearts to repair themselves
Post Date: 2015-06-19 01:37:50 by Tatarewicz
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PHILADELPHIA, June 18 (UPI) -- Using the communications vesicles excreted by stem cells, researches at the Temple University School of Medicine induced the damaged cells of a heart in a mouse model to heal themselves. "Our work shows that the best way to regenerate the heart is to augment the self-repair capabilities and increase the heart's own capacity to heal," said Raj Kishore, Ph.D., director of the Stem Cell Therapy Program at the Center for Translational Medicine at Temple University's School of Medicine, in a press release. "This way, we're avoiding risks associated with teratoma formation and other potential complications of using full stem cells. ...
'Scaffold' technology could help scientists grow organs
Post Date: 2015-06-18 02:48:21 by Tatarewicz
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BRISTOL, England, June 17 (UPI) -- Researchers have engineered a type of "scaffold" technology that allows them to grow larger pieces of tissue in the lab and may lead to growing entire organs for transplant patients. Previously, only small pieces of tissue could be grown because of oxygen not reaching cells at the center of the tissue as it grew larger. "We were surprised and delighted to discover that we could deliver the necessary quantity to the cells to supplement their oxygen requirements," Dr. Adam Perriman, of the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol, said in a press release. "It's like supplying each cell with its own ...
Sen Jim Inhofe – Climate Alarmists Fooled Him Too At First – Until He Saw Their Jackpot
Post Date: 2015-06-17 07:07:12 by HAPPY2BME-4UM
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At the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change held in Washington, D.C. last week, Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee was both the keynote speaker and an award recipient. He was presented with the Political Leadership on Climate Change Award by former senator and president of the Heritage Foundation, Jim DeMint. Inhofe reflected back on his journey from the early nineties when he assumed that since everybody who was supposed to be an expert at the UN was claiming that the Earth was warming, it had to be true. He went along with the herd, until he realized the amount of money that was being extorted from the people of the ...
Are You EMP Prepared? (I'm not)
Post Date: 2015-06-16 19:47:18 by Lod
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This could get seriously ugly. Supposedly for 2B the entire nation could be properly shielded.
Putin and Obama Panicked When They Saw This
Post Date: 2015-06-16 16:29:21 by BTP Holdings
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Hi, my name is Richard M. Watson And in this short and unprecedented video, I’m going to reveal, the secret that almost got Thomas Edison the Nobel Prize for energy... Edison An invention that changed his life dramatically… But almost got him written out of the history books... Because his invention had not only the ability to modify the course of the entire energy industry but also change mankind's history forever. That's why under the dark cloak of the Great War, Big Electric had to place the plans under wraps and silence both the media and our renowned inventor. But now, it is time for everyone to know the truth after decades of lies, deceptions and even ...
America’s Most Advanced Climate Station Data Shows US In A 10-Year Cooling Trend
Post Date: 2015-06-15 20:27:29 by HAPPY2BME-4UM
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Data from America’s most advanced climate monitoring system shows the U.S. has undergone a cooling trend over the last decade, despite recent claims by government scientists that warming has accelerated worldwide during that time. The U.S. Climate Reference Network was developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide “high-quality” climate data. The network consists of 114 stations across the U.S. in areas NOAA expects no development for the next 50 to 100 years. The climate stations use three independent measurements of temperature and precipitation to provide “continuity of record and maintenance of well-calibrated and highly accurate ...
Liberal Senator Compares “Climate Skeptics” To Mafia
Post Date: 2015-06-15 17:00:34 by BTP Holdings
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Liberal Senator Compares “Climate Skeptics” To Mafia Racketeering is a criminal activity which is designed to benefit organized crime and includes extorting money and illegal business activities. It doesn’t take a legal scholar or a lawyer to understand what this is saying (unless you happen to be Bill Clinton arguing over what the word “is” means). But Rhode Island Democrat, Sheldon Whitehouse, suggested that anti-racketeering laws (RICO) should be used against climate skeptics because he thinks that climate skeptics must be funded by oil companies. I mean, obviously, anyone who disagrees with global warming must be getting paid off or financially benefiting ...
Self-reliance is a never-ending quest.
Post Date: 2015-06-15 16:35:39 by BTP Holdings
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Self-reliance is a never-ending quest. government, home defense, privacy, safety | 15 Comments There’s something very ironic going on in America these days. The government tells us how important it is to protect our environment. We’re told we need to conserve energy. We’re even advised to prepare for emergencies with stockpiles of food and water. But do they really mean it? If so, why do they harass people who take the warnings seriously and do everything within their power to become independent and self-reliant? Installing solar panels and wind turbines, for example, helps protect the environment, takes pressure off a very vulnerable electrical grid and saves money. ...
U.S. Catholic Bishops Release Barrage of Propaganda on 'Climate Change' Preceding Pope Francis' Encyclical on Ecology this Thursday
Post Date: 2015-06-15 11:45:50 by Artisan
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In anticipation of Pope Francis' much ballyhooed encyclical on ecology this Thursday June 18, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a barrage of propaganda regarding 'climate change' and carbon pollution standards. To sum it up, they say that as Christians we should protect the environment and the gifts that God has bestowed upon us. That is correct, so far so good. They admit they aren't scientists, and that as religious men they seek the common good of humanity and God's creation. But then from there, they obviously take as a 'given' the leftist view of the global warming alarmists and promote the carbon tax agenda. As I reported earlier this ...
Google to offer Mac-friendly version of Chrome
Post Date: 2015-06-15 05:19:12 by Tatarewicz
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PALO ALTO, Calif., June 14 (UPI) -- Google's beloved Internet browser is about to get a Mac-friendly makeover, addressing a number of concerns raised by Apple users over the years. Google's Chrome is one of the most popular Internet browsers, and for good reason. It's simple and intuitive, yet powerful and adaptable. But it's not perfect. All that Internet-browsing muscle takes up processing space and eats up battery life. Safari, Apple's own browser, is much more efficient on Macs. But now Google has plans to close the gap. Senior Chrome engineer Peter Kasting recently announced that forthcoming Chrome updates will boost the browser's efficiency by tweaking the ...
Scientists now attempting to 'rewild' crops through genetic engineering in order to pass them off as organic
Post Date: 2015-06-15 01:48:51 by Tatarewicz
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(NaturalNews) The biotechnology industry is scrounging for new inroads to slip more GMOs into the food supply, and a new study out of Denmark proposes accomplishing this task using fake organics. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the Danish National Research Council believe they can get away with "rewilding" existing crops through genetic engineering and create a whole new breed of "organic" crops that don't require pesticides or herbicides. Despite the name, these new crops will be the exact opposite of organic, possessing artificial gene mutations bred specifically for cultivation ease and efficiency. It's everything that organic isn't, in ...
China aims to send craft to Mars in 200 days with electric thrusters
Post Date: 2015-06-15 00:34:30 by Tatarewicz
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China is looking to develop an "interstellar" weapon based on electric thruster technology to send a spacecraft to Mars in just 200 days, according to a report from the official Xinhua news agency. Electric propulsion is still regarded as relatively weak but is still strong enough to propel humans into space at significantly lower costs than traditional propulsion systems, which is why the technology is regarded by the international aerospace community as the way of the future. China has developed this technology by itself as other parties such as the United States, Russia, the European Union and Japan are all keeping their research confidential. The development has reached a ...
Fourth test of China's WU-14 hypersonic glide vehicle confirmed
Post Date: 2015-06-15 00:26:58 by Tatarewicz
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Want... A fourth test of China's ultra high-speed hypersonic glide vehicle for nuclear delivery called the WU-14 was carried out by the People's Liberation Army last week, Bill Gertz, senior editor of the Washington Free Beacon, wrote in an article published on June 11. Gertz said the test was conducted on June 7. As this is the the fourth test of the WU-14 in the past 18 months, US intelligence analysts believe the PLA has set a high priority on the development of the vehicle. The first WU-14 test is understood to have taken place on Jan. 9, 2014, followed by further tests on Aug. 7 and Dec. 2. All four tests have been conducted at the same facility in western China, the report ...
Higher carbon dioxide reduces plants' ability to absorb nutrients
Post Date: 2015-06-13 07:18:30 by Tatarewicz
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Wheat is among the many plants whose ability to absorb nitrogen is negatively affected by increased carbon dioxide in the air. GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 12 (UPI) -- Increased carbon dioxide in the air decreases plants' ability to absorb nitrogen, even in plants whose growth has not been affected by the change, according to a new study. The University of Gothenburg study found the effect widely held true in field studies in eight countries and on four continents in crops, grasslands and forests. "The findings of the study are unequivocal," said Johan Uddling, a senior lecturer at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, in a ...
Four easy tips to make your batteries last longer
Post Date: 2015-06-13 06:24:46 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... Here are a few things you can do to make your lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries last longer, whether they be used in an electric car, a large home installation - such as Tesla’s newly announced Powerwall - or in your portable device, such as a smartphone or laptop. These tips will focus primarily on extending the lifespan of Li-ion batteries, so they don’t need to be replaced as often. But if you are looking to maximise running time just for this very moment, possibly at the expense of having to replace the battery earlier, there are some added tips at the end. Tip 1: Use it or lose it It is important to remember that batteries degrade not only during use, but also ...
Armata Designers: This May be the First Unmanned Drone Tank
Post Date: 2015-06-12 23:55:47 by Tatarewicz
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Sputnik... Russia's new Armata tank is a highly touted combat vehicle that is expected to form the backbone of the country's military for years to come, and its designers say it may one day be able to operate autonomously on the battlefield. The tank was unveiled in April ahead of Russia’s World War II Victory Day 70th anniversary parade, and its designers claim it is 20 years ahead of anything in the West. Why May China and India Need Russia’s Armata Super Tank? The Armata does sport some impressive specs, including state of the art weaponry, a remote control turret, and outer armor that explodes on impact to prevent shells from reaching the crew inside. The tank's ...
Engineer creates origami battery, for five cents
Post Date: 2015-06-12 06:57:49 by Tatarewicz
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Origami batteries like this one, developed by Binghamton University researcher Seokheun Choi, could one day power biosensors for use in remote locations. Credit: Jonathan Cohen, Binghamton University Photographer Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can be used to create beautiful birds, frogs and other small sculptures. Now a Binghamton University engineer says the technique can be applied to building batteries, too. Seokheun "Sean" Choi developed an inexpensive, bacteria-powered battery made from paper, he writes in the July edition of the journal Nano Energy. The battery generates power from microbial respiration, delivering enough energy to run a paper-based ...
Four ways China can counter US X-47B UCAV: Sina Military
Post Date: 2015-06-11 20:27:32 by Tatarewicz
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Want... China has four ways to counter the United States Navy's US Navy's X-47B unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), says the Beijing-based Sina Military Network. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the X-47B is said to provide the US with a major advantage over that offered by traditional fighter jets. The UCAV conducted its maiden flight in 2011 before completing ground tests and commencing test flights in 2013. In-flight refueling tests began at the start of this year. Even when taking mid-air refueling in account, fighter jets only have a range of about 1,500 nautical miles but their combat range is actually much lower as pilot fatigue needs to be factored in, restricting missions ...
First baby born from ovary tissue frozen during mother’s childhood
Post Date: 2015-06-11 05:35:55 by Tatarewicz
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A team of Belgian doctors have managed to restore fertility in a 27-year-old woman using a piece of ovarian tissue that was removed and frozen when she was 13. This is the first time this procedure has worked with non-adult tissue, offering new hope for women who are infertile as a result of medical treatments during their childhood. The case study has been published in the journal Human Reproduction. "This is an important breakthrough in the field because children are the patients who are most likely to benefit from the procedure in the future," said lead author, researcher and gynaecologist Isabelle Demeestere, in a press release. "When they are diagnosed with diseases ...
Iranian scientists unveil domestically made surgery robot
Post Date: 2015-06-11 05:22:41 by Tatarewicz
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PressTV... Iranian scientists have unveiled the first domestically made high precision remote surgery robot. Avicenna, specifically designed to carry out laparoscopic operations, was unveiled during Iran's Second International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2015) on Tuesday. “This robot is an advanced remote surgery system that operates with a monitor and two robotic arms,” said Farzam Farahmand, the director of the Avicenna project. He added that the Iranian robot can also be used “for abdominal and prostate surgery” with a surgeon controlling the arms and viewing the operation via the monitor. “Operations carried out with this device ...
Congress Didn't Notice the FBI Creating a 'Small Air Force' for Surveillance Excessive executive branch secrecy and the legislatureÂ’s oversight failures
Post Date: 2015-06-10 07:31:22 by Ada
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A small plane flies near Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia. The plane is part the FBI's fleet of surveillance aircraft, which are primarily used to target suspects under federal investigation. Such planes are capable of taking video of the ground, and, in rare occasions, can sweep up certain identifying cellphone data.Andrew Harnik / AP Last week, Americans learned that even as the NSA collected information on their telephone and Internet behavior, the FBI was using fictitious companies to secretly operate what the AP called “a small air force with scores of low-flying planes across the country carrying video and, at times, cell phone surveillance technology.” The ...
China’s big biotech bet starts to pay off
Post Date: 2015-06-10 05:57:12 by Tatarewicz
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JapanTimes... SHANGHAI/LONDON – Years of pouring money into its laboratories, wooing scientists home from overseas and urging researchers to publish and patent is starting to give China a competitive edge in biotechnology, a strategic field it sees as ripe for “indigenous innovation.” The vast resources China can throw at research and development — overall funding more than quadrupled to $191 billion in 2005-13 and the Thousand Talents Program has repatriated scientists — allow China to jump quickly on promising new technologies, often first developed elsewhere. These efforts were illustrated vividly in April — not without controversy — when scientists ...
Can Scientists Think?
Post Date: 2015-06-09 09:30:44 by Ada
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Euclid Cannot Explain a Hamburger On the Unz Review I find a piece by Razib Khan, Can a Religious Person be a Good Scientist? His answer, yes, is inarguable since, as he points out, many good scientists are religious (Newton, a Christian, by most accounts did pretty fair work.) But why should it be necessary to ask such a luminously foolish question? Because we live in luminously foolish times. Mr. Khan cites, not approvingly, a scientist who wanted to have another dismissed from his position for being an evangelical Christian. Why? Well, you see, the manner of thinking of religious people renders them incapable of science. This makes sense only in terms of bitter hostility to religion. ...
Here's how your phone can harvest its own radio waves to boost battery
Post Date: 2015-06-08 01:16:28 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... The feeling of anxiety over how long your smartphone battery is going to last is one that's familiar to most of us, but a team from the Ohio State University in the US has come up with an unusual source of extra power: radio waves emitted by the devices themselves. In tests, the researchers were able to boost battery life by as much as 30 percent. While systems already exist to harvest power from ambient electromagnetic energy sources (such as radio waves), until now the technology has been limited in size and scope. In this case, because the radio waves are captured at source - almost as soon as the smartphone emits them - they produce a more powerful charging effect ...
Sword-wielding robot beats Japanese master samurai
Post Date: 2015-06-07 23:20:37 by Tatarewicz
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KITAKYUSHU, Japan, June 7 (UPI) -- Engineers in Japan have built an industrial robot capable of perfectly executing the moves of a samurai master. In a recent exhibition, the robot, named Motoman-MH24, out-dueled its teacher Isao Machii (an actual samurai master). Researchers at Yaskawa Electric Corporation trained their sword-wielding creation to slice and dice with the precision of Machii, essentially uploading the master's human genius onto the robot's software. In a recent video released by the company, Motoman can be seen bisecting fruit with one fell swoop of the katana. Researchers tracked Machii's movements the same way video-game makers film and copy the athletic ...
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