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  • July 2008
    • The Secret of the Strad's Superiority

      The Secret of the Strad's Superiority

      (Newser) - Stradivarius violins—300 years old and valued at least $3 million each—are universally recognized as producing the richest sounds. Now, the Daily Telegraph reports, scientists believe they know why. X-rays of several old and new instruments show the wood used by 17th-century violin makers has a more uniform density than modern violins. How that was achieved remains a mystery. More »

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      violin   Stradivarius violin   Stradivari   CT scanner

  • November 2007
    • Boom in CT Scans Alarms Docs

      Boom in CT Scans Alarms Docs

      (Newser) - Advances in CT scans may help doctors diagnose patients quickly effectively, but also expose them to dangerous levels of radiation, the Boston Globe reports. The number of CT scans in the US climbed from 20 million in 1995 to 63 million in 2005, but many aren't actually necessary—and pose cancer risks. Some doctors are recommending cutting back.  More »

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      medical treatment   medical devices   CT scanner   radiology

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