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Influenza Survey Uncovers Key Differences Between Bird Flu And Human F
Scientists have found key features that distinguish influenza viruses found in birds from those that infect humans. Specific mutations linked to immune suppression and viral replications differ between bird and human flu viruses could be used to monitor emerging pandemics. Could Adenine From Interstellar Dust Have Triggered Life On Earth? Els
Some of the elements necessary to support life on Earth are widely known - oxygen, carbon and water, to name a few. Just as important in the existence of life as any other component is the presence of adenine, an essential organic molecule. Without it, the basic building blocks of life would not come together. Scientists have been trying to find the origin of Earth's adenine and where else it might exist in the solar system. The answer might be interstellar dust clouds. The same clouds that might have showered young Earth with adenine, could have showered any number of other planets as well. Western Canada's Glaciers Hit 7000-Year Low
Tree stumps at the feet of Western Canadian glaciers are providing new insights into the accelerated rates at which the rivers of ice have been shrinking due to human-aided global warming. Scientists radiocarbon-dated wood from the newly visible stumps to see how long they have been in cold storage. The result was a surprising 7000 years. 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). Breast-feeding Still Best Despite Environmental Chemicals In Human Mil
The presence of environmental chemicals in human milk does not necessarily indicate health risks for infants, according to researchers. Invasion Of New Beach Grass Could Weaken Shoreline Protection
An invasion of American beach grass is under way along the Oregon coast, threatening to change dune ecology and reduce the ability of dunes to protect roads, property and towns from coastal storms. Scientists have documented a slow but steady takeover by this beach grass, an invasive species. They found that protective "foredunes"covered by the new grass species are only about half as high as those created by the European species of grass that were formerly dominant. The Perfect Human
Dean Karnazes runs 200 miles just for fun (he ran 50 marathons in 50 days). Here are 12 secrets to his success. By Joshua Davis from Wired magazine. Nuclear Approach May Help Climate Researchers Pinpoint Volcanic Erupti
There's gold in them thar rings. Tree rings that is, and Penn State researchers are using the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor to measure gold and link the rings to volcanic eruptions. Using Additional Biopsy-scoring Data May Help Determine Prostate Cance
Men with certain scores and patterns based on prostate cancer biopsy were found to be at higher risk of PSA-failure, suggesting that this measurement could help predict the risk of prostate cancer recurrence, according to preliminary research. Sensor Could Detect Concealed Weapons Without X-rays
A new sensor being patented by Ohio State University could be used to detect concealed weapons or help pilots see better through rain and fog. Unlike X-ray machines or radar instruments, the sensor doesn't have to generate a signal to detect objects -- it spots them based on how brightly they reflect the natural radiation that is all around us every day.
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