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Carbon-capture Technology To Help UK Tackle Global Warming
Cutting-edge technology that "captures"polluting carbon dioxide and stores it permanently inside rocks will be developed at a new £1.1M research center at the University of Nottingham. Feb. 22, 1997: Hello, Dolly
Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, makes her debut. Compiled by Tony Long. Unconventional Brain Circuits Offer Clues To Insomnia-obesity Connecti
Unconventional wiring of the brain circuits that govern sleep and waking might explain the prevalence of insomnia and the condition's association with obesity, according to new work published in the April issue of Cell Metabolism. Characterized by a chronic inability to fall asleep or remain sleeping, insomnia is estimated to affect one in every eight Americans. By finding ways to interfere with that unconventional wiring, scientists may advance on new treatments for insomnia, the researchers said. One Is Ready for One's Close-up
This September 2006 article discusses shifting attitudes in Britain about depictions of the royal family on screen. Describes BBC prohibitions in the 1940s of impressions of leading political figures, deference given to the royal family in the 1950s-1970s, American television depictions of the marriage of Charles and Diana in the 1980s, and the release of the movie "The Queen"in 2006. From Guardian Unlimited, the website of the British newspaper, The Guardian. Live Recombinant Adenovirus Vaccine Technique Explored
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are exploring ways to develop new vaccines for a variety of illnesses using genetically modified adenoviruses, a common cause of respiratory infections. Oral adenovirus vaccines have long been proven to be safe and effective. Very Young Children Can Step Into The Minds Of Storybook Characters
A psychology study shows that preschoolers can already perform an impressive feat: getting immersed in the life, thoughts and feelings of a character. The study used an innovative approach to explore children's storytelling ability, focusing on how well they comprehend stories instead of how well they tell them. GAO: Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Could Benefit From
This November 2005 report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommends practices for the management of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), which has "undergone a number of changes in recent years, including a 2003 transfer from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and a 2005 transfer from ICE back to TSA."Discusses training efforts, career opportunities, internal controls, and related topics. Opens directly into a PDF file. Next Departure For Mars Stands Ready To Fly
A NASA robotic explorer equipped to dig up and analyze icy soil on Mars sits atop a 13-story tall stack of rocket engines prepared for liftoff before sunup on Saturday. A Delta II launch vehicle will carry the Phoenix Mars Lander into Earth orbit and, about 90 minutes later, give it the push needed to send it to Mars. To Stop Evolution: New Way Of Fighting Antibiotic Resistance Demonstra
A team of scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and the University of Wisconsin have demonstrated a new way of fighting antibiotic resistance: by stopping evolution. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community...
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