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A Nano, Mega Memory Circuit
Researchers develop a memory circuit 100 times denser than anything yet seen, and its the size of a human white blood cell. By the Associated Press. Designing An Ultrasensitive 'Optical Nose' For Chemicals
A laser-based method for identifying a single atom or molecule hidden among 10 trillion others soon may find its way from the laboratory to the real world. Chemical Switch Triggers Critical Cell Activities
The freeze-frame image of a molecular relay race, in which one enzyme passes off a protein like a baton to another enzyme, has solved a key mystery to how cells control some vital functions, according to investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Testosterone Supplementation For Older Men Appears To Have Limited Ben
Older men with low testosterone levels who received testosterone supplementation increased lean body mass and decreased body fat, but were no stronger and had no improvement in mobility or cognition compared with men who did not use the supplement. Independent Inquiry Committee Into the United Nations Oil-for-Food Pro
This committee's purpose is to "collect and examine information relating to the administration and management of the [United Nations] Oil-for-Food Programme, including allegations of fraud and corruption on the part of United Nations officials, personnel and agents, as well as contractors."The website contains documents issued by the committee discussing the management of the program, a FAQ about the committee, and related material about this UN humanitarian relief program in Iraq. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Bloggies: Weblog Awards
"The Bloggies are ... publicly-chosen awards given to weblog writers and those related to weblogs."View award winners and nominees back to 2001, when the award program started. Categories have included best blogs in particular regions, writing, design, photography, humor, blog tagline, topical blogs (such as food and politics), lifetime achievement, and more. Simple Two-in-one Test Signals High Risk After A Heart Attack
Everyone loves a two-fer, but a two-in-one heart test that has the potential to save lives is the real deal. According to new research, pairing two findings from one simple test makes it significantly more likely that doctors will identify patients who face the greatest risk after a heart attack. Problems in both the nervous system and the heart's electrical system spell trouble. Super Water Repellent Could Cause Big Wave In Market
A new water repellent outperforms nature at its best and could open a floodgate of commercial possibilities. The super-water repellent (superhydrophobic) material is easy to fabricate and uses inexpensive base materials. The process could lead to the creation of a new class of water repellent products, including windshields, eyewear, clothing, building materials, road surfaces, ship hulls and self-cleaning coatings. The list of likely applications is virtually endless. The Muppets
Here is the official "informative, interactive, entertaining and downright peculiar world of Muppet Studios. ... You can play games at the Muppet Studio Lounge, make music at Club Mayhem, read the web's hottest blog, Miss Piggy's exclusive new 'Sow and the City' diva diary, and learn the latest behind-the-scenes news."Use the map to reach these and other features, including "Central Casting,"which has profiles of Kermit, the Swedish Chef, Gonzo, Fozzie, and other characters.
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