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Dingo may be oldest dog breed

Australia's dingo may be one of the world's oldest dog breeds, according to a major international genetic study. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 9:57 p.m. Thursday 18th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

NZ smokers chew and quit

A trial at the University of Otago demonstrated the potential for new types of nicotine replacement therapy to help smokers quit. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 9:57 p.m. Thursday 18th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Crop-killing fungi share DNA

Disease-causing Fusarium fungi can share DNA with usually harmless fungi, giving it the weapons to attack crops ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 9:10 p.m. Thursday 18th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

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Smoking ban cuts heart attacks

A new study has found that New Zealand’s ban on smoking in public led to a decrease in heart attacks, especially for older non-smokers. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 5 p.m. Thursday 18th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Most Aussies not racist

Research has found that most South Australians get along with different races – but 12% openly identify as being racist. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 12:41 a.m. Thursday 18th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Obesity shows scare kids

Reality TV shows on obesity are making children worried about growing up obese, according to a new study. eedburner.com/~r/sciencealert-latestnews/~4/_ecqcilm438" height="1" width="1"/> ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 11:59 p.m. Wednesday 17th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Recycled AC cuts emissions

Remanufacturing old air compressors instead of buying new can help the environment and save money, according to a new study. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 11:59 p.m. Wednesday 17th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

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Heat makes butterflies early

Butterflies are emerging earlier in spring because of climate change, according to a new study – it’s not just a coincidence. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 5 p.m. Wednesday 17th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Protein starves cancer cells

Researchers have found a protein that blocks the formation of blood vessels – and fights cancer as well as a leading cancer drug. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 5 p.m. Wednesday 17th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Swimming helps older women

A new study has found that swimming is better exercise than walking for older women, for both fitness and weight control. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 5 p.m. Wednesday 17th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Resistance gym helps teens

Teens can safely do resistance training, according to a new study – overturning beliefs that it would stunt growth or cause injury. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 5 p.m. Tuesday 16th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Ball catchers track motion

Researchers have a new theory on how people figure out where a ball will land, based on tests with an outfielder and a virtual ball. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 5 p.m. Tuesday 16th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Rogue star set on collision

According to calculations, a star is likely to collide with the solar system in 1.5 million years, causing comets and asteroids to fall on our planet. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 11:09 a.m. Tuesday 16th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Resistance good for teens

A fitness study has found that resistance training can benefit the muscular health of both girls and boys during adolescence. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 10:55 a.m. Tuesday 16th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Human 'germ print' found

Scientists have discovered that humans leave a trail of unique - and lasting - bacteria behind them in their daily lives. ScienceAlert - Latest Stories - 10:43 a.m. Tuesday 16th March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

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