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First 'genetic map' of Han Chinese may aid search for disease suscepti
The first genetic historical map of the Han Chinese, the largest ethnic population in the world, as they migrated from south to north over evolutionary time. [Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Scientists See Water Ice In Fresh Meteorite Craters On Mars
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has revealed frozen water hiding just below the surface of mid-latitude Mars. The spacecraft's observations were obtained from orbit after meteorites excavated fresh craters on the Red Planet. Decoding Mars's Cryptic Region
Mars Express's OMEGA instrument has given planetary scientists outstanding new clues to help solve the mystery of Mars's so-called 'cryptic region.' Humboldt Squid On The Move
Over the last five years, large, predatory Humboldt squid have moved north from equatorial waters and invaded the sea off Central California, where they may be decimating populations of Pacific hake, an important commercial fish. Ironically, these squid may have benefited from the decline of large tuna and billfish in the Equatorial Pacific. Historically, such large commercial fish preyed on and competed with the Humboldt squid for food. Wireless Binds Tibetan Exiles
Western "hacktivists" and Tibetan refugees build a mesh network in the Himalayas using junk parts and free software. It's decentralized, robust and reliable. And it's monkey-proof. A special report by Xeni Jardin from Dharamsala, India. In Our Hearts, Not Our Homes: TAOS Project to Prevent Wild &Exotic Pet
Publications, resources, and advocacy pieces presenting arguments against keeping wildlife as pets. Find materials "to post, distribute, or present in your local community, at club meetings, schools, religious institutions, and other organizations,"such as Web banners, flyers, and ads to place in newspapers. Includes a lovely "Slide Show"featuring wildlife in their natural habitats, plus a teacher's guide and materials suitable for children. From The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS). DNA Self-assembly Used To Mass-produce Patterned Nanostructures
Duke University scientists have used the self-assembling properties of DNA to mass-produce nanometer-scale structures in the shape of a 4x4 grids, on which patterns of molecules can be specified. They said the achievement represents a step toward mass-producing electronic or optical circuits at a scale 10 times smaller than the smallest circuits now being manufactured. British Engineer Works To Secure Cost Effective Tidal Power
A British engineer believes he can secure cost effective tidal power by innovatively placing existing turbine designs inside large bore underwater pipes. Review: HP Blackbird 002 Gaming PC Rules the Roost
It's a gaming PC that spares nothing in its devotion to speed, style and luxury features. Does a kick-ass liquid cooling system, over-clocked hardware, secret compartments, tons of ports and hidden Allen wrenches tempt you? We've got the details in our hands-on review.
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