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Novel Treasure Hunt Explores Earth And Mineral Sciences Library
Today's libraries are not just for books, computers and magazines -- one university library now has its own geocache thanks to a Penn State librarian.
US Presidential Candidates And Their Views On Scientific Issues
What are the United States presidential candidates'positions on scientific topics ranging from evolution to global warming? A report in Science, addresses these questions and profiles the nine leading candidates on where they stand on important scientific issues. Future Computer: Atoms Packed In An 'Egg Carton' Of Light?
Scientists at Ohio State University have taken a step toward the development of powerful new computers -- by making tiny holes that contain nothing at all. The holes -- dark spots in an egg carton-shaped surface of laser light -- could one day cradle atoms for quantum computing. Food Chemistry News
On the menu today, why red wine is a no-no when it comes to fishy cuisine, how chemists can help you improve your gravy, and a whole platter of food chemistry to tempt your taste buds:“Red wine with red meat, white wine with fish.” But, have you ever wondered why? Japanese chemists have discovered that [...]Food Chemistry News is a post from: Sciencebase Science Blog Salmon DNA Points The Way To Green Electronics
An expert in light-emitting diodes is intensifying the properties of LEDs by introducing biological materials, specifically salmon DNA. Electrons move constantly ?think of tiny particles with a negative charge and attention deficit disorder. It is through the movement of these electrons that electric current flows and light is created. He believes that if the electrons?mobility could be manipulated, then new properties may be revealed. New Wastewater Treatment System Removes Heavy Metals
The presence in the environment of large quantities of toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, zinc or others, poses serious health risks to humans, and this threat puts the scientific community under pressure to develop new methods to detect and eliminate toxic contaminants from wastewaters in efficient and economically viable ways. A new type of nanomaterial called nanostructured silica has been found to fulfill the requisites necessary for these applications. Gas Prices Around the World
This table from May 2004 shows that "gasoline prices in the United States, which have recently hit record highs, are actually much lower than in many countries. A few countries, like Venezuela have prices that are far lower."Prices listed range from over $5 per gallon in several countries to well under a dollar in Venezuela. From CNN/Money. Asthma Sufferers, Hold Your Breath
As someone who developed exercise-induced bronchospasm (mild asthma) only after coming up to Cambridge, having never suffered in childhood, I was rather disappointed to find myself on first one inhaler then a second. The discovery of breathing techniques that helped me control my reliance on bronchodilators, such as Salbutamol, has come as something of [...] Depression May Play A Bigger Role In Readjustment Than Previously Thou
Depression may be an unrecognized readjustment problem for recently returning veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a new study. Researchers working with veterans referred for psychiatric evaluation from a primary care service found that major or minor depression was associated with domestic abuse and other family problems.
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