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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Could additives in hot dogs affect incidence of colon cancer?

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 02:26 PM PDT

The addition of ascorbate (vitamin C) or its close relative, erythorbate, and the reduced amount of nitrite added in hot dogs, mandated in 1978, have been accompanied by a steep drop in the death rate from colon cancer, according to new research.

Coffee consumption associated with decreased risk for basal cell carcinoma

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 02:26 PM PDT

Caffeine could be related to an inverse association between basal cell carcinoma risk and consumption of coffee, a study found.

Morning UV exposure may be less damaging to the skin

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:33 PM PDT

New research suggests that the timing of exposure to UV rays -- early in the morning or later in the afternoon -- can influence the onset of skin cancer.

Researchers build transparent, super-stretchy skin-like sensor

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 07:17 AM PDT

Using carbon nanotubes bent to act as springs, researchers have developed a stretchable, transparent skin-like sensor. The sensor can be stretched to more than twice its original length and bounce back perfectly to its original shape. It can sense pressure from a firm pinch to thousands of pounds. The sensor could have applications in prosthetic limbs, robotics and touch-sensitive computer displays.

New device measures viscosity of ketchup and cosmetics

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 05:46 AM PDT

A device that can measure and predict how liquids flow under different conditions will ensure consumer products -- from makeup to ketchup -- are of the right consistency.

French digitial kitchen is a recipe for success

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 05:42 AM PDT

An innovative kitchen that gives step-by-step cooking instructions in French could spark a revolution in language learning in the UK.

Video games used in new treatment that may fix 'lazy eye' in older children

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 10:56 AM PDT

A new study conducted in an eye clinic in India found that correction of amblyopia, also called "lazy eye," can be achieved in many older children, if they stick to a regimen that includes playing video games and standard amblyopia treatment.

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