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Lightning-produced radiation a potential health concern for air travel New information about lightning-emitted X-rays, gamma rays and high-energy electrons during thunderstorms is prompting scientists to raise concerns about the potential for airline passengers and crews to be exposed to harmful levels of radiation. Arctic Sea Ice Continues Decline As Temperatures Rise New satellite records monitored by a national team of collaborators show a four-year pattern of extremely low summer sea-ice coverage in the Arctic that continued in September 2005, which may be the result of warming temperatures and earlier spring melting. 80 Years of Robots in Hollywood This article highlights films that have featured robots, starting with Fritz Lang's 1927 "Metropolis,"and including "The Stepford Wives,""Star Wars,""Alien,""Blade Runner,"and others. It also provides links to three other articles related to the 2007 film "Transformers."From Time Magazine. Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated With Radiation Face Increased Risk University of Minnesota cancer researchers found that children who received radiation treatment for cancer face an increased risk for brain and spinal column tumors later in life. First Human Tests Of Antidepressant Bupropion As Methamphetamine Addic A new study led by researchers at UCLA's Semel Institute suggests the antidepressant bupropion may help treat methamphetamine addiction. No medications presently are approved for treating methamphetamine addicts. Novel Bacterial Strains Clear Algal Toxins From Drinking Waterhttp://f
Garlic's Goodness Best Released With A Crush Consuming large amounts of raw garlic may be good for your heart, but not necessarily your social life. So, how do we best enjoy these pungent little bulbs, without missing out on their impressive health benefits? Crush them. Then bake them slightly. Intrinsic Eye Protein Halts Angiogenesis Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, of the University of Kentucky, and Dr. Balamurali Ambati, of the Medical College of Georgia, have jointly published a paper in the journal Nature detailing major research discoveries in corneal avascularity and angiogenesis. Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover How Substitutions Are Made For If there were no bench for second-string players on a football team, who would substitute for tired or injured team members? A team of Weizmann Institute scientists has found that, if the team were made up of genes, they might pull athletes who can play a little football in a pinch from nearby basketball or rugby teams. Alchemical Reactions The latest issues of my ChemWeb Alchemist and Reactive Reports columns are both available online.Headline stories this month ask important questions, such as: Why does cannabis get you “high”? What is it about the psychoactive component in marijuana, THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, that exerts its special effects? Researchers hoping to use THC as a therapeutic agent [...]
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