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Why Are Huge Numbers Of Camels Dying In Africa And Saudi Arabia?
Why are so many Arabian camels dying? Analyses are being conducted to confirm or rule out the hypothesis of food intoxication in the countries concerned. Poisoning caused by the ingestion of toxic plants, mycotoxins (microscopic fungi), or mineral deficiencies has also been suggested. The deaths are probably due to a multitude of factors, which have a detrimental effect on the immune system, including some viruses which could increase the severity of infections or parasitic infestations in animals. Purdue's Gold Nanorods Brighten Future For Medical Imaging
Researchers at Purdue University have taken a step toward developing a new type of ultra-sensitive medical imaging technique that works by shining a laser through the skin to detect tiny gold nanorods injected into the bloodstream. Findings are detailed in a research paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Supremes Decline Secret Law Case
Civil liberties pioneer John Gilmore's quest to make airport ID rules public won't fly with the Supreme Court. Last we heard, you can board a plane without ID, but with secret rules, who knows for sure? In 27B Stroke 6. ICON: Innovation Curriculum Online Network
A "digital library of information dealing with K-12 technological literacy."Resources include "lessons, activities, electronic files, technology references, articles, and professional organizations."Registration (free) required to access some materials and services. Searchable by grade level, resource type, technical requirements, and other factors. From the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) and the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC). U.S. Trees Affected By Growing Number Of Health Concerns
A number of emerging forest health issues are affecting the overall vitality of North American forests, say plant pathologists with The American Phytopathological Society. Combat Bots, Sumo Bots and Soccer Bots at the RoboGames All Weekend
Wired News will be covering the RoboGames this weekend in San Francisco. Bookmark this page for ongoing coverage of combat bots, sumo bots, soccer bots and more. NASA Expedition Will Examine Climate Change, Ozone In Tropics
A high-flying NASA mission over Costa Rica and Panama in July and August should help scientists better understand how tropical storms influence global warming and stratospheric ozone depletion. Go Wireless With DJ Music System
Manage your podcasts, music files, subscription services and internet radio stations with this command center. In Gear Factor. Neutron Probe Yields Break In Superconductor Mystery
U.S. and Canadian researchers report a major step toward solving a two-decades-old materials science mystery and progress toward the ultimate goal of engineering materials optimized for magnetic and electric properties. Natural Selection Has Strongly Influenced Recent Human Evolution, Stud
The most detailed analysis to date of how humans differ from one another at the DNA level shows strong evidence that natural selection has shaped the recent evolution of our species, according to a study by researchers from Cornell University, Celera Genomics and Celera Diagnostics published in the Oct. 20 issue of the journal Nature.
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