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Submission + - Nasal spray to be tested to treat obesiy

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on Thursday December 07, 2006 @04:35AM

54mc writes: "The Boston Globe reports that Compellis Pharmecuticals has been issued an initial patent for a nasal spray that aims to treat obesity by blocking the senses of smell and taste."

Submission + - "Nullity" solves 1200 year-old problem

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on Wednesday December 06, 2006 @10:44PM

54mc writes: "The BBC reports that Dr. James Anderson, of the University of Reading, has finally conquered the problem of dividing by zero. His new number, which he calls "nullity" solves the 1200 year old problem that niether Newton nor Pythagoras could solve, the problem of zero to the zero power. Story features video (Real Player only) of Dr. Anderson explaining the "simple" concept."

Submission + - Star "Guzzled" by Black Hole

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on Wednesday December 06, 2006 @10:25PM

54mc writes: "Reuters reports that NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer has seen a star torn apart.
From the article:
"For the past two years, scientists have monitored the dramatic events as the star, residing in a galaxy in the Bootes constellation, was ripped apart by the black hole."
California Institute of Technology tells the story from another angle."

Submission + - Significan Mars Finding

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on Wednesday December 06, 2006 @02:27AM

54mc writes: "Last week, NASA announced that the Mars Global Surveyor may be near the end of its mission. Nasa today will announce a "significant find" on Mars. The announcement will be carried on NASA TV and streaming online at NASA TV's website."

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