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Friday 29 February 2008
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Bacteria Make Snow And Rain
Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD
Scientists in the US have discovered that living organisms like bacteria play an important role in making rain and snow in the atmosphere. The discovery could help researchers understand the role of living organisms in...
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Ten Per Cent Of US Adults Not Getting Enough Sleep, Survey
Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week reported the results of a study based on a 2006 survey of four US states that suggests ten per cent of adult Americans are not getting enough daily rest or sleep...
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Baxter Recalls All Heparin Vial Products
Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD
Baxter International Inc announced yesterday, Thursday 28th February, that it was recalling all remaining multi-dose and single-dose heparin sodium and HEP -LOCK heparin flush products now that alternative suppliers are...
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