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  1. Good Buzz: Tiny vibrations may limit fat-cell formation

    Mice that spend time on a mildly vibrating platform develop bone or muscle cells in preference to fat cells.

    By Nathan Seppa

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    Mild vibration encourages precursor cells to turn into muscle and bone. This seems like something NASA could use to keep astronauts fit. Rich DesiletsSanta Rosa, Calif. It would be interesting to some way check fat versus muscle cells in airline pilots and crew; ship crews; anyone who rides the subways to work or the passengers […]

    By Science News
  3. Math

    Mathematical Fortune-Telling

    A researcher uses game theory to predict the outcome of political and business challenges, including the current dispute with Iran over nuclear technology.