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Number of Kentuckians with Alzheimers on the increase
Bowling Green, Ky
(2009-09-14)
The number of Kentuckians with Alzheimer's disease is increasing, according to a study released earlier this year. But Alzheimer's Association spokesperson Dee Anna Esslinger says researchers are making progress on ways to improve the lives of those with the disease. Esslinger adds that an estimated 70% of those with Alzheimer's receive care from family members. Dan Modlin reports.
Race to recreate Big Bang conditions reignited
(2009-11-21)
ZURICH (Reuters) - After a year's delay, scientists at the world's biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate "Big Bang" conditions that had sparked suggestions the earth would be sucked in by millions of black holes.
Station alarms delay second spacewalk
(2009-11-21)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two spacewalkers halted a body-conditioning sleepover in a low-pressure chamber on the International Space Station on Saturday after a false depressurization alarm shut down ventilation fans.
Race to recreate Big Bang conditions is on again
(2009-11-21)
ZURICH (Reuters) - After a year's delay, scientists at the world's biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate "Big Bang" conditions that had sparked suggestions the earth would be sucked in by millions of black holes.
Art collector finds Galileo's lost tooth, fingers
(2009-11-20)
ROME (Reuters) - An art collector has found a tooth, thumb and finger of the renowned Italian scientist Galileo Galilei who died in the 17th century, Florence's History of Science museum said on Friday.
CERN restarts Big Bang collider for biggest test yet
(2009-11-20)
GENEVA (Reuters) - Scientists are restarting a giant sub-atomic particle collider built to reproduce "Big Bang" conditions, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) said on Friday.
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