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The French Revolution
Companion site to a documentary that introduced the people and events of the French Revolution, covering "the formation of the National Assembly to the storming of the Bastille, the women's march on Versailles to the detainment of the king and queen,"and more. Includes a timeline (1770-1796), a "Revolutionary Challenge"game, and photos and video clips from the documentary. From the History Channel. Does Evolution Select For Faster Evolvers? Horizontal Gene Transfer Ad
A new study suggests the speed of evolution has increased over time because bacteria and viruses constantly exchange transposable chunks of DNA between species, making it possible for life forms to evolve faster than they would if they relied only on sexual selection or random genetic mutation. The Rice University findings come from the first exact solution of a mathematical model of evolution that accounts for cross-species genetic exchange. The Human Rights Index for the Arab Countries
This site, "sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (UNDP-POGAR), is a repository for the entire set of United Nations documents pertaining to human rights and the responses, including reservations, by the Arab member states to the committees that monitor the core international human rights treaties."View documents by source, topic, year, or treaty committee. Also includes publications on jurisprudence, torture, and related topics. In English and Arabic. Software Crafts Alternate Routes For Troubled Commuters, Predicts Best
Websites for commuters are nothing new, but researchers in Sunnyvale, Calif., have developed an advanced system with a twist: in addition to tracking traffic congestion, the program crunches data from 14,000 sensors, in some cases every 30 seconds, to decipher evolving rush-hour patterns. Background on the Plame Investigation
Collection of news stories and background on the grand jury investigation of the leak of CIA agent Valerie Plame's name to the press, which in October 2005 resulted in the indictment of vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter"Libby. Highlights include "Key Players in the CIA Leak Investigation"and a slide show of Libby's career. From washingtonpost.com, the online presence of The Washington Post. Registration (free) required. Prenatal Sonography Has No Effect On The Intellectual Capacity Of The
Scientists carrying out a major epidemiological study at Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University have discovered that there is no clear correlation between routine ultrasonic scans and intellectual impairment. Malaria Treatment Efficacy Compromised In Certain HIV-positive Patient
A weakened immune response resulting from HIV infection can lead to trouble when it comes to treating malaria, according to a new study appearing in the Oct. 1 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online. United States Senate Office of Public Records [Lobby Filing Disclosure
"In accordance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 the Secretary of the Senate has initiated this program to allow the public to view filings received by the Office of Public Records."View digitized images of lobby reports by name (registrant, client, lobbyist), client country or state, filing year (1998-present), and other criteria. Includes instructions for using the program. From the U.S. Senate. Wounded Knee: The Museum
Website for this South Dakota museum devoted to exploring the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, in which "a small band of Lakota families ... became the focus of the last military operation of the U.S. Army in its centuries-long effort to subdue the Native American tribes."Features discussions of changing treaty provisions and areas, sensationalist journalism, the Wounded Knee encampment, and survivors. Also includes a chronology, video clip, and links to related sites. If You Want More Babies, Find A Man With A Deep Voice
Men who have lower-pitched voices have more children than do men with high-pitched voices, researchers have found. And their study suggests that for reproductive-minded women, mate selection favors men with low-pitched voices.
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