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Scientists make cells that form eggs and sperm in lab
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. researchers have found a way to coax human embryonic stem cells to turn into the types of cells that make eggs and sperm, shedding light on a stage of early human development that has not been fully understood.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-28
AP IMPACT: Statisticians reject global cooling
WASHINGTON - Have you heard that the world is now cooling instead of warming? You may have seen some news reports on the Internet or heard about it from a provocative new book. Only one problem: It's not true, according to an analysis of the numbers done by several independent statisticians for The Associated Press.
Nations:Denmark People:Barack Obama
2009-10-26
Poll: US belief in global warming is cooling
WASHINGTON - Americans seem to be cooling toward global warming. Just 57 percent think there is solid evidence the world is getting warmer, down 20 points in just three years, a new poll says. And the share of people who believe pollution caused by humans is causing temperatures to rise has also taken a dip, even as the U.S. and world forums gear up for possible action against climate change.
Nations:U.S. People:Barbara Boxer Source:(AP)
2009-10-22
Fed's Yellen: No tightening in next several months
SANTA BARBARA, California (Reuters) - The time for the U.S. Federal Reserve to start pulling back its extensive support for the economy is not close at hand and policymakers have time to decide what sequence of steps they will take, San Francisco Fed President Janet Yellen said on Tuesday.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-20
Hospitals restricting visitors to stop swine flu
WASHINGTON - Visiting a loved one in the hospital? Better check on new flu limits first. Hospitals around the country are turning away visiting children and tightening restrictions on adults, too, in hopes of limiting spread of swine flu in the hallways - although there's little science the limits work.
Nations:U.S.
2009-10-19
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