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The Judicial Confirmation Process: Selecting Federal Judges in the Twe
A collection of essays from 2004 by "a panel of leading legal scholars and political scientists ... [presenting] their thoughts, analyses and suggestions on the overall judicial confirmations process."Topics include anatomy of a confirmation, and whether the judicial confirmation process is broken. From Jurist, a website from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Mayo Clinic Says Open Nephron-sparing Surgery Remains The 'Gold Standa
Urologists often view less-invasive surgery techniques as more desirable for the patient, but in a study of open nephron-sparing surgeries (NSS) from 1985 to 2001 at Mayo Clinic, researchers found that the "gold standard"of open surgery for kidney tumors should remain the first choice for many patients. The study appears online today in The Journal of Urology. Treatment For Rare Liver Disease Increases Mortality Risk
Patients with primary biliary cirrhosis who are treated with methotrexate have an increased risk of death, according to a new systematic review of studies. Huge Settlement Unearthed At Stonehenge Complex
Excavations supported by National Geographic at Durrington Walls in the Stonehenge World Heritage site have revealed an enormous ancient settlement that once housed hundreds of people. Archaeologists believe the houses were constructed and occupied by the builders of nearby Stonehenge, the legendary monument on England's Salisbury Plain. ... LII: This Week's Batch, January 20, 2005
This week we bring you profiles of Condoleeza Rice and Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, an assessment of tsunami damage and guidance for journalists covering disasters, Black history sites and native American enterprises, mangroves and songbirds, and more. In More New This Week, In More New This Week , read up on wood, tularemia, artist Dan Flavin, San Francisco history, rock art in northern England, and other can't-miss sites. Bon appetit from the LII team: librarian-editors Karen, Wendy, Jennifer, Maria, Pat, Tom, and Charlotte, and our 100-and-change contributors. Microbial Remains Of Some Of The Oldest Forms Of Life Discovered
Researchers have identified microbial remains in some of the oldest preserved organic matter on Earth, confirmed to be 3.5 billion years-old. A comparison with organic matter from rocks of similar age in South Africa also yielded microbial remains identical to those from the Pilbara site in Australia. Not Just Humans Benefit From Animal Biotechnology
Laboratory animals are the source of major discoveries and breakthroughs in biology, not just in tackling disease but also unravelling fundamental molecular processes. New technology capable of analysing animal genes across the whole genome is now yielding many benefits for agriculture and human society. Electronic Walls And Ceilings Make It Easy To Change Lighting And Room
The Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST), an LED industry group organized by the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, unveiled a novel concept for lighting homes and offices. The design integrates light-emitting diode (LED) technology with building materials and systems to create electronic walls and ceilings. The design includes interchangeable, modular panels with integrated LED lighting fixtures that "snap"in and out of an electrical grid. Small Is Different: Computer Sims Vital Tools In Exploring Nanoworld
Years ago, when Uzi Landman and his colleagues set out to uncover some of the rules that govern why a non-reactive metal like gold acts as a catalyst when it is in nanoclusters only a few atoms in size, they didn't sit down in a lab with the precious metal. Instead, they ran computer simulations and discovered that gold is a very effective catalyst when it is in clusters of eight to two dozen atoms. Fall-Related Injuries During the Holiday Season —United States, 2000-2
This report looks at "nonfatal fall injuries associated with decorating or related activities."The report notes "males were 40%more likely than females to be injured in falls."Includes data and prevention strategies. From the December 10, 2004, issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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