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Sudan
Human rights news from Sudan covering the Darfur conflict. Links to background information, excellent topical maps, and a video feature. From Human Rights Watch, an independent organization for human rights. Students Who Believe Intelligence Can Be Developed Perform Better
Two studies that followed junior high students have demonstrated that students who believe intelligence can be developed may improve their math achievement. In each study, which each involved two groups of 12-year-olds, one group believed that intelligence could be expanded. This group in both studies showed improvement in math achievement over time. The findings underscore the importance of students' beliefs about their efforts and the need to strengthen motivation and achievement. Refusal Of Medical And Surgical Interventions Common Among Chronically
Chronically ill older persons frequently refuse medical and surgical interventions recommended by their physicians, according to a recent study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. The study suggests that physicians continue to recommend invasive or risky interventions for people with advanced illness despite the patient's view that these treatments may be too burdensome, or that the treatment doesn't fit with their goals of care. Men And Women Differ In Brain Use During Same Tasks
New research from the University of Alberta shows that men and women utilize different parts of their brains while they perform the same tasks. The results of the research are reported this month in the journal NeuroImage. The study involved volunteers who performed memory tasks, verbal tasks, visual spatial tasks and simple motor tasks while their brain activity was monitored with functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) technology. China From the Inside
Companion website for this television series that "provides a rare insider's view of China,"covering topics related to the Communist Party, women in China, environmental issues, and religious groups. Provides in-depth features on specific areas of the program, opinion pieces, an interactive map with field audio recordings around the country, a China-U.S. comparison quiz, lesson plans, and more. A co-production of KQED Public Television and Granada Television. Fowl Play: Adult Swim's Low-Budget, High-Geek, Stop-Mo Hit Robot Chick
Robot Chicken, the Adult Swim network's hit series, is about as far, far away from mainstream TV as you can get. The show's 15-minute episodes are packed with silly superheroriffs and abundant fart jokes acted out by carefully posed action figures. Plus, a peek behind the scenes. Oxygen Deprived Brains Repaired And Saved
Scientists from Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute have found special proteins that protect the brain after it has been damaged by a lack of oxygen, which occurs in conditions such as stroke, perinatal asphyxia, near-drowning and traumatic brain injury. Beach Pollution Is Worst During New And Full Moon
A new study of 60 beaches in Southern California suggests that water pollution varies with the lunar cycle, reaching the highest levels when tides are ebbing during the new and full moon. The findings could help beachgoers and managers better assess the potential risk of swimming. The report appears in the Aug. 1 issue of the American Chemical Society's journal Environmental Science &Technology. The California Backyard Orchard: A University of California Resource f
Includes information on the benefits of home orchards, how to choose a site, planting and maintenance tips, pest control, links to related resources, and more. Covers tree and shrub fruits and nuts, berries, and table grapes. Includes events and maintenance calendars, a glossary, and a guide to using the services of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners program. Cell-death Receptor Links Cancer Susceptibility And Inflammation
Researchers demonstrated for the first time a link between cell-death-inducing TRAIL's receptor and cancer susceptibility. Unexpectedly, they also found a connection -- via TRAIL -- between inflammation and cancer susceptibility.
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