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National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB)
Website for this federal government board that "provide[s] advice to federal departments and agencies on ways to minimize the possibility thatknowledge and technologies emanating from vitally important biological research will be misused to threaten public health or national security."Includes a FAQ, lists of members and participating agencies, archived audio and documents from meetings, and related material. Motivation by anticipation: Expecting rapid feedback enhances performa
The timing of expected feedback impacts individuals' performance: Students who were told they would receive feedback quickly on their presentations earned higher grades than students who expected feedback at a later time. Furthermore, when students expected to receive their grades quickly, they predicted that their performance would be worse than students who were to receive feedback later. This pattern suggests that anticipating rapid feedback may improve performance because the threat of disappointment is more prominent. Mysterious Energy Burst Stuns Astronomers
In a shock finding, astronomers have detected a huge burst of radio energy from the distant universe that could open up a new field in astrophysics. One of the astronomers noted that the burst may have been produced by an exotic event such as the collision of two neutron stars. New Method For Combating Prostate Cancer Under Development
A novel method of drug delivery to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells has recently been developed. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death for men in the U.S. Current treatments for metastatic prostate cancer (cancer cells that spread to other parts of the body) include hormonal therapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which frequently have serious side effects. Genetically Engineered Corn Could Harm Aquatic Ecosystems
A widely planted variety of genetically engineered corn has the potential to harm aquatic ecosystems. Pollen and other plant parts containing toxins from genetically engineered Bt corn are washing into streams near cornfields. Consumption of Bt corn byproducts produced increased mortality and reduced growth in caddisflies, aquatic insects that are related to the pests targeted by the toxin in Bt corn. Researchers found caddisflies that were fed leaves from Bt corn had growth rates that were less than half those of caddisflies fed non-Bt corn litter. Snowmelt In Antarctica Creeping Inland, Based On 20 Year Of NASA Data
In a new NASA study, researchers using 20 years of data from space-based sensors have confirmed that Antarctic snow is melting farther inland from the coast over time, melting at higher altitudes than ever and increasingly melting on Antarctica's largest ice shelf. Catching The Interstellar Wind: Spacecraft Finds Ribbon-like Structure
NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, spacecraft has made it possible for scientists to construct the first comprehensive sky map of our solar system and its location in the Milky Way galaxy. The new view will change the way researchers view and study the interaction between our galaxy and sun. Results include the discovery of a narrow ribbon of bright details or emissions not resembling any of the current theoretical models of the interstellar boundary region. Trojan-Horse Therapy Blocks Buildup Of Alzheimer's Plaques
A potential new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer's disease protects brain cells in culture by drastically reducing the neurotoxic amyloid protein aggregates that are critical to the development of the disease. The treatment involves dispatching a small molecule into the cell to enlist the aid of a larger "chaperone"protein to block the accumulation of the brain-clogging protein. International Move To Train More Forensic Medicine And Science Experts
A new degree designed to equip doctors and scientists with the expertise needed to investigate deaths resulting from acts of genocide, terrorism, natural disasters such as Tsunami, transport accidents and drug abuse will be launched next week at an international Forensic Science conference in Hong Kong. G.I. Jones Photographic Archive of Southeastern Nigerian Art and Cultu
Collection of photos from the 1930s by photographer G.I. Jones, who researched and studied "the peoples of southeastern Nigeria -- particularly the Igbo people."Images depict festivals, masks, drums, shrines, wood figures, and other cultural artifacts. Includes a biography of the photographer and a brief bibliography. From Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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