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• Enceladus water story reinforced
  The Cassini probe returns yet more data to back up the idea of a sub-surface sea on Saturn's moon Enceladus.
  
• Smartphone keys get quantum trick
  A quantum physics trick is set to give smartphones and hand-held devices pressure-sensitive switches and touchscreens.
  
• Shuttle makes final night flight
  The US space agency (Nasa) has launched its shuttle Endeavour on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
  

• 'Igredients for life' present on Saturn's moon Enceladus, say scientists
  Some of 'the major ingredients for life' are present on one of Saturn's moons, according to scientists. A team working on the Cassini-Huygens mission have found negatively charged water ions in the ice plume of Enceladus. Their analysis of data gathered during the spacecraft's plume fly-throughs in 2008 provide evidence for the presence of liquid water.
  
• Auto exhaust linked to thickening of arteries, possible increased risk of hea...
  Swiss, California and Spanish researchers have found that particulates from auto exhaust can lead to the thickening of artery walls, possibly increasing chances of a heart attack and stroke.
  
• Cars of the future could be powered by their bodywork, thanks to new battery ...
  Parts of a car?s bodywork could one day double up as its battery, according to the scientists behind a new project in the UK.
  
• Dangers of older allergy drugs often underestimated and overlooked
  Experts warn that older antihistamines in over-the-counter allergy medications -- the most common form of self-medication in allergic rhinitis -- may be hazardous to our health. A position paper reviews new data on the treatment of allergies with older antihistamines compared with newer, second-generation H1-antihistamines.
  
• Biologist solves mystery of tropical grasses' origin
  Biologists have found that rainfall, not temperature, was the primary trigger for the evolutionary beginnings of C4 tropical grasses.
  
• 'Counterfactual' thinkers are more motivated and analytical, study suggests
  Counterfactual thinking -- considering a "turning point" moment in the past and alternate universes had it not occurred -- heightens one's perception of the moment as significant, and even fated, according to a new study. Armed with a sense that life may not be arbitrary, counterfactual thinkers are more motivated and analytical in organizational settings, the study suggests.
  
• Probing exoplanets from the ground: A little telescope goes a long way
  NASA astronomers have successfully demonstrated that a David of a telescope can tackle Goliath-size questions in the quest to study Earth-like planets around other stars. Their work provides a new tool for ground-based observatories, promising to accelerate by years the search for prebiotic, or life-related, molecules on planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system.
  
• Poor hand-grip strength associated with poor survival
  Poor or declining hand-grip strength in the oldest old is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, found a new article. The fastest growing segment of the elderly population is the group older than 85 years, classified as the oldest old.
  
• Detecting cancer early
  A new testing method is being developed to detect cancer soon after the tumor has formed. It will identify characteristic substances in the blood which accompany a certain type of tumor. The first steps in the development have already been completed.
  
• Marijuana ineffective as an Alzheimer's treatment
  The benefits of marijuana in tempering or reversing the effects of Alzheimer's disease have been challenged in a new study.
  
• Ultra-cold chemistry: First direct observation of exchange process in quantum...
  Considerable progresses made in controlling quantum gases open up a new avenue to study chemical processes. An Austrian research team has now succeeded in directly observing chemical exchange processes in an ultra-cold sample of cesium atoms and Feshbach molecules.
  
• Morality research sheds light on the origins of religion
  The details surrounding the emergence and evolution of religion have not been clearly established and remain a source of much debate among scholars. Now, a new article brings a new understanding to this long-standing discussion by exploring the fascinating link between morality and religion.
  
• Brain location for fear of losing money pinpointed -- the amygdala
  Two patients with rare lesions to the brain have provided direct of evidence of how we make decisions -- and what makes us dislike the thought of losing money.
  
• Mediterranean diet may lower risk of brain damage that causes thinking problems
  A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a new study.
  
• Beer is a rich source of silicon and may help prevent osteoporosis
  A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Beers containing high levels of malted barley and hops are richest in silicon.
  
• Blueberries counteract intestinal diseases
  It is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research shows that blueberry fiber is important and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, such as ulcerative colitis. The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten together with probiotics.
  
• Plant derivative could help refine cancer treatment
  Researchers are seeking to refine cancer treatment with an anti-inflammatory plant derivative long used in Chinese medicine.
  
• Music, not gadgets, related to teenagers' headaches
  Use of most electronic media is not associated with headaches, at least not in adolescents. A study of 1,025 13- to 17-year-olds found no association between the use of computer games, mobile phones or television and the occurrence of headaches or migraines. However, listening to one or two hours of music every day was associated with a pounding head.
  
• Carcinogens form from third-hand smoke
  Nicotine in third-hand smoke, the residue from tobacco smoke that clings to virtually all surfaces long after a cigarette has been extinguished, reacts with the common indoor air pollutant nitrous acid to produce dangerous carcinogens.
  
• Drug shows promise for Huntington's disease
  An early stage clinical trial of the experimental drug dimebon (latrepirdine) in people with Huntington's disease appears to be safe and may improve cognition.