Space shuttle tech eyed for eye cataract tests
NASA gadget repurposed to detect early cataract risk noninvasively. Johns Hopkins doctors test the device to screen eye patients while astronauts may join later studies. Government prototypes exist with no commercial maker yet, but consumer adoption could spur prevention steps and drug trials.
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Australian author jailed in Thailand for insulting monarchy
Australian writer Harry Nicolaides, 41, received a three year prison term for insulting the Thai monarchy over a few sentences in a self published 2005 novel Verisimilitude. He was escorted in shackles and expressed remorse saying he had respect for the king and did not intend harm. The judge said the passage showed abuse of royal power and caused dishonor to the king and crown prince.
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Hamas security squads patrol Gaza City as order efforts begin
Uniformed Hamas security teams took to Gaza City's streets on Monday as leaders vowed to restore order after a three week Israeli offensive. The militant group claimed victory, while reconstruction faced fear and border controls. Ban Ki Moon planned a Gaza visit to assess damage and visit UN facilities.
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Brain study finds women struggle to suppress hunger more than men
A Brookhaven study scans 13 women and 10 men after overnight fasting to test hunger inhibition. Despite reporting reduced hunger, women's brain regions driving food drive remained active, suggesting gender differences in neural control of eating. Nora Volkow notes possible differing nutritional needs between sexes.
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Russia Ukraine sign natural gas deal ends European cutoff
Putin and Tymoshenko sealed an outline agreement at Moscow HQ to resume Gazprom Naftogaz shipments to Europe after a two week stoppage. Officials said gas could take up to 36 hours to enter Ukraine and reach European customers as tensions over 2009 prices cooled.
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