Higher pain tolerance in athletes may hold clues for pain management

Stories of athletes bravely "playing through the pain" are relatively common and support the widespread belief that they experience pain differently than non-athletes. Yet, the scientific data ...

Thu 17 May 12 from Medical Xpress

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Neuroscientists develop video game for stroke recovery

Stroke experts in the U.K. work with Limbs Alive to develop the first in a collection of action video games that encourage movements to relearn arm and hand control.

10 hours ago from CNET Cutting Edge

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Britain must build spaceport to avoid being 'left behind' in the tourism space race, business leaders claim

A spaceport would help the British space industry 'really lift off' and bring in millions to the economy, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).

9 hours ago from Daily Mail

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Lots of nail biting on the eve of a historic launch

The SpaceX Dragon capsule is prepared for a mission to the International Space Station, and officials are managing expectations

6 hours ago from Newscientist

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DNA barcoding verified the discovery of a highly disconnected crane fly species

Northwestern Europe harbors one of the best known biotas, thanks to the long faunistic and floristic traditions practiced there. However, some animal groups are far better known than others. ...

12 hours ago from Phys.org

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Measuring transient x-rays with lobster eyes

(Phys.org) -- A technology that mimics the structure of a lobster's eyes is now being applied to a new instrument that could help revolutionize X-ray astronomy and keep astronauts safe on the ...

13 hours ago from Phys.org

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Scientists study serious immune malfunction

Defects in the gene that encodes the XIAP protein result in a serious immune malfunction. Scientists used biochemical analyses to map the protein's ability to activate vital components of the ...

Thu 17 May 12 from Medical Xpress

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Andromeda's majestic spray of billions of hot stars

Well, what can I say about this devastating and jaw-dropping picture of ...

7 hours ago from Discover Magazine

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Space Double Feature Weekend: SpaceX Launch and Solar Eclipse

Check out Wired's website this weekend for all your space needs: the SpaceX launch on Saturday May 19, and an annular solar eclipse in Sunday May 20.

5 hours ago from Wired Science

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Explosions cause brain damage through head movement

Brain trauma from explosions often experienced by soldiers are caused by sudden head movements rather than high-pressure shockwaves

Wed 16 May 12 from Newscientist

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