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Why The Amazon Rainforest Is So Rich In Species
Tropical areas of south and central America such as the Amazon rainforest are home to some 7,500 species of butterfly compared with only around 65 species in Britain. UCL scientists have ruled out the common theory that attributed this richness of wildlife to climate change, in a paper published on 7th December by the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B (Biological Sciences). New Picture Of Earth's Lower Mantle
Laboratory measurements of a high-pressure mineral believed to exist deep within the Earth show that the mineral may not have the right properties to explain a mysterious layer lying just above the planet's core. 'Switchable' Solvents Make Chemical Manufacturing More Environmentally
Researchers from Queen's University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered a new environmentally-friendly way to make chemicals for pharmaceutical and other industries, such as plastics, pesticides, dyes and fragrances. Jovial response to X-rays
On reflection, Jupiter could help us observe solar X-rays from the far side of the sun. Reduced Frontal-lobe Activity And Impulsivity May Be Linked To Alcohol
Increased impulsivity, or a lack of impulse control, is a key characteristic of many psychiatric disorders, including alcohol dependence. Recent studies suggest that increased impulsivity is involved in a predisposition to developing these disorders. A new study of brain processes provides support for this theory. In Video Games, Not All Mayhem Is Created Equal
New research by Iowa State University researchers shows that rewarded violence in video games increases hostility and aggressive thinking and behavior. Violent behavior punished in the context of a video game increases hostility to the same degree, but affects aggressive thoughts and behavior less. Growth Factors Given With Chemotherapy Associated With Increased Risk
Women with breast cancer who receive compounds that stimulate white blood cell production to help their bodies better tolerate chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing a type of leukemia or a condition called myelodysplastic syndrome, according to a new study in the February 7, Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The authors note that the absolute risk of the conditions is very small, but that risk should still be taken into consideration when making treatment decisions. Microsoft Flexes Music Muscle
The software giant's new pay-per-download service offers an easy-to-use interface and above-average sound quality. But some critics wonder if the MSN Music service will foster a widening rift in digital music security standards. By Xeni Jardin. Proclamation by the President: National Day of Prayer and Remembrance
Official press release from President George W. Bush proclaiming September 16, 2005, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina. It is meant to "honor the memory of those who lost their lives, to provide comfort and strength to the families of the victims, and to help ease the burden of the survivors." Urban Experience in Chicago: Hull-House and Its Neighborhoods, 1889-19
This Web site explores the history of Jane Addams and Hull-House, the social settlement she founded in Chicago in 1889. It features "interpretive narrative, selected essays and images, and a great variety of historical texts including relevant letters, memoirs, newspaper and magazine articles, popular literature, political tracts and cartoons."Includes curriculum materials. Searchable. From the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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