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Stories about: University of Amsterdam

Massive Stars Are Even More Massive at Birth According to the conclusions of a new scientific study, it would appear that stable equilibrium is the operative concept when it comes to the formation of new stars. Even if they form from immense hydrogen clouds, they tend to shrink until they reach a balance. This is also true for massive stars, of the type that ... 7 December 2011 05:11 GMT Why People with Power Are So Rude In an interesting new study, experts were able to determine that people who accede to power tend to change, and start playing a part that has been laid out by others before them. They suddenly begin to smile less, speak louder than usual, and interrupt others all the time. There seems to be a connection in the minds ... 23 May 2011 10:46 GMT Mobile Phones, Risky to Use in Hospitals The electromagnetic interference of mobile phones seems to be even more dangerous than previously thought. Recent studies have shown that this can affect the way that hospital equipment works, endangering the patients' lives.This sounds more like a myth that will raise some eyebrows and convince few people. Stil... 10 September 2007 09:21 GMT