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But modern drip irrigation uses underground computerized probes and long plastic tubes to slowly release water over long distances.
BBC: The Negev desert wine route
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There are also ideas around using the technology to slowly release drugs inside the body or to build sensors for the brain and heart.
BBC: 'Melt in the body' electronics devised
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It is hoped this will prevent greater flooding in winter and maintain water levels during the summer as the peat continues to slowly release water during the hotter months.
BBC: Gwynedd pupils dig deep to study the health of peat
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At least 18 companies are now pursuing macular degeneration treatments, including stem-cell treatments, anti-inflammatory medicines and implants that slowly release protective proteins to stave off cell damage.
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Now, if you had a combination therapy with nanoparticles, the drugs would slowly release into the tumor cells and you would have high, sustained levels of drug in the tumor.
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The original OxyContin was, initially, seen as a breakthrough in pain relief because it would slowly release its active ingredient, oxycodone, over 12 hours, allowing people with chronic pain to be able to take fewer pills, sleep through the night, and generally be less tortured by their condition.
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Grab the seat of your chair to brace yourself and extend your legs straight out in front of you so they are parallel to the floor, then release slowly to work out your muscles.
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For these reasons, Jens, the idea guy, considered proceeding more slowly with Wave's release.
CNN: The genius brothers behind Google Wave
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Yes, we now release new products more slowly.
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Sigh No More is the rare kind of album most labels would love to release: A full-length that slowly rises up the charts, sticking to the Billboard 200 and the public consciousness like glue, usually for months and months.
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The demand for credit from an increasing number of major projects awaiting approval will lead to a gradual release of loans in June and July, and the growth of the credit is expected to slowly rebound.
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