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Gene Key To Taste Bud Development Identified
Scientists have identified a gene that controls the development of taste buds. The gene, SOX2, stimulates stem cells on the surface of the embryonic tongue and in the back of the mouth to transform into taste buds, according to the researchers. Stem cells are immature cells that can develop into several different cell types depending on what biochemical instructions they receive. Optical Computer Closer: Optical Transistor Made From Single Molecule
Researchers have successfully created an optical transistor from a single molecule. This has brought them one step closer to an optical computer. New 'Superlens' Reveals Hidden Nanostructures
A microscope used to scan nanostructures can be dramatically enhanced by using a "superlens,"reports an international team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry and the University of Texas at Austin in this week's issue of Science. Passport in Time (PIT): A Volunteer Program of the USDA Forest Service
Locate volunteer opportunities involving restoration of archaeological sites in our national forests and parks and places of historic interest and importance. "PIT volunteers work with professional FS archaeologists and historians on national forests throughout the U.S. on such diverse activities as archaeological survey and excavation, rock art restoration, survey, archival research, historic structure restoration, oral history gathering, and analysis and curation of artifacts."From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS). [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Two Slits Are Better Than One
Careful experimentation and theoretical analysis of a double-slit experiment have finally quashed a controversy in fundamental physics – the complementarity-uncertainty debate.Ever since the catflap to the quantum world was opened up to us and Schrödinger’s feline friend was idiomatically let out of the bag, to mix a metaphor or two, there have been more questions [...] Divorce Reduces Chance Of New, Successful Relationship
After a separation or divorce the chances of marrying or cohabiting again decrease. In particular, a previous marriage or children from aprevious relationship reduce the chances of a new relationship. Moreover, the prospects are slimmer for women compared to men. A possible explanation for this negative impact of previous experiences might be that people are more cautious following a divorce. Childhood Obesity Due To A Host Of Unhealthy Pressures, Study Shows
Unhealthy options and pressures influence nearly every part of children's daily lives, according to several new studies. Most middle and high schools across the United States contract with soft drink bottling companies, giving students easy access to sugary beverages. Current school policies, neighborhood characteristics and advertising collectively impact the childhood obesity epidemic?and together create an overwhelmingly unhealthy environment for young people. PS3 Packs Promise, Lacks Punch
The PlayStation 3's potential is vast but it can't match the Xbox 360's features in its current iteration. By Chris Kohler. Consequences of a Rising Bay/Global Warming: New Set of Maps Reveals H
These February 2007 maps, "which the Bay Conservation and Development Commission prepared for The Chronicle, offer a detailed look at how a changing shoreline would affect life around the [San Francisco] bay."Includes a map showing current shoreline and potential shoreline if bay rises one meter, and detailed maps for specific areas, such as Oakland Airport and the South Bay. Also includes link to related article. From SFGate.com, website for the San Francisco Chronicle.
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