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Tollbooth Ventilation System Effective In Protecting Workers From Traf
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that tollbooth ventilation systems at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel are effective in keeping air toxins out of the tollbooth and away from the workers. 2007 Farm Bill: A California Perspective
This site brings together viewpoints on the 2007 Farm Bill from "various industry sectors -- nutrition, agriculture, resources"in the state of California ("the largest agricultural producer and exporter in the nation."). "Covering such issues as energy, nutrition, conservation, and rural development -- the farm bill is an omnibus multi-year authorizing law for major food and farm programs. ... [and] domestic assistance programs (food stamps)."From the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 'Empty Nester' Parent Birds Use Recruitment Calls To Extend Offspring
By studying a habituated population of pied babblers (Turdoides bicolor) in the Kalahari Desert, researchers have discovered a surprising new way in which parent birds can extend the period of their care of offspring. The findings are reported by Andrew Radford of the University of Cambridge and Amanda Ridley of the University of Cape Town and appear in the September 5th issue of Current Biology, published by Cell Press. Mathematical Model Predicts Cholera Outbreaks
A mathematical model of disease cycles developed at the University of Michigan shows promise for predicting cholera outbreaks. Scientists Use Gene Transfer Technology And Common Virus To Block Neur
Scientists at the U-M Medical School have developed a way to block the signals responsible for neuropathic pain. The secret to their success is a virus called herpes simplex or HSV -- the same virus that causes cold sores and genital herpes. The scientists use a disabled form of the virus, called a vector, to deliver genes to the nucleus of neural cells. Free Music Now! Lala.com's Plan to Give Songs Away Could Upend the Ind
Lala.com, which launched in 2006 as a CD-swap service, spins into a new business model offering free, unlimited on-demand music streams from major labels. The company hopes to recoup its $160-million investment in licensing deals through music sales -- downloads, physical CDs and vinyl -- with more revenue streams on the way. Social, Church Activities May Protect Against Adolescent Smoking
Preventing youth smoking could take a village or a neighborhood. Church and school activities may help reduce smoking among youth in disadvantaged areas, according to a new survey. African-American youths reported less cigarette use overall than white youths. Across racial lines however, young people involved in extracurricular school activities or programs at church were less likely to smoke even though they were exposed to same neighborhood risks as the smokers. At a Glance: Mexico: Flood Response Targets Immediate Needs of Childre
Description of UNICEF efforts to aid those affected by the November 2007 floods in southern Mexico. Features news and audio clips, photos, and a report of the immediate needs for those impacted by the flooding in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Also includes brief background and statistics about Mexico, material about funding appeals and donor updates, and a link to the UNICEF site for Mexico (in Spanish). From UNICEF. Researchers Grow Their Longest Carbon Nanotube Ever
A nanospace race has raged to successfully grow a nanotube array suitable for many uses. And now a UC research team, in conjunction with First Nano, is ahead -- by a thousandth of a hair. Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
Companion website to a 2006-2007 exhibit that presents "some of the most recent dino discoveries in the fields of paleontology, biomechanical engineering, and paleobotany."Features a field guide to dinosaurs, audio and video clips, dinosaur trivia, and essays about topics such as the Liaoning Forest in China, dinosaur biomechanics, and mass extinctions. Includes classroom materials. From the California Academy of Sciences.
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