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Panel: NASA needs to do more to spot killer asteroidsNASA is falling well short in its goal to spot huge asteroids that could threaten Earth, and it needs more money and skywatchers to do the job, a science panel said Wednesday.
USATODAY Thursday, August 13, 2009Why MRIs Don't Lead to Better Cancer SurvivalMRI technology may be better than mammography at picking up breast tumors, but studies show using it doesn't mean better survival or less tumor recurrence for breast cancer patients
TIME Thursday, August 13, 2009Sleep patterns in children and teenagers could indicate risk for depression, researcher findsSleep patterns can help predict which adolescents might be at greatest risk for developing depression, a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found in a five-year study.
Eurekalert.org Thursday, August 13, 2009Coordination needed to support green-fingered youthsYoung people working on conservation projects are often coerced into "grunt" activities like digging holes or picking up litter and gain little from environmental volunteering, according to research at the University of Exeter.
Eurekalert.org Thursday, August 13, 2009MRI may cause more harm than good in newly diagnosed early breast cancerA new review says using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before surgery to assess the extent of early breast cancer has not been shown to improve surgical planning, reduce follow-up surgery, or reduce the risk of local recurrences.
Eurekalert.org Thursday, August 13, 2009Nation Digest: Judge Rebuffs Obama on Mining WasteWEST VIRGINIA A federal judge on Wednesday rebuffed the Obama administration's attempt to reverse a Bush-era rule that allows surface mine waste to be dumped near streams.
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Amazon Thursday, August 13, 2009India's water use 'unsustainable'Parts of India are on track for severe water shortages, according to results from Nasa's gravity satellites.
BBC Thursday, August 13, 2009NASA Panel Grapples With Cost of Space PlansA committee convened by NASA is weighing the feasibility of space missions that include Moon bases, touring asteroids and landing on Mars.
New York Times Thursday, August 13, 2009An 'Increase' in Big Storms May Just Be Better DetectionThe high number of storms reported since the mid-1990s may reflect improved observation and analysis techniques, not a meteorological change for the worse.
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