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NASA Finds 'Big Baby' Galaxies In Newborn Universe
Two of NASA's Great Observatories, the Spitzer and Hubble Space Telescopes, have teamed up to "weigh"the stars in several distant galaxies. One of these galaxies, among the most distant ever seen, appears to be unusually massive and mature for its place in the young universe. This came as a surprise to astronomers. The earliest galaxies in the universe are commonly thought to have been much smaller associations of stars that gradually merged to build large galaxies like our Milky Way. [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... Engineer Launches Review Of Energy Use In Manufacturing
Timothy G. Gutowski's mission is to help the manufacturing industry lighten up, energy-wise. With a grant from the National Science Foundation, the MIT professor of mechanical engineering is reviewing energy use in manufacturing processes such as machining, grinding, injection molding, advanced machining methods and microelectronics fabrication methods. The goal is to compare the environmental performance of traditional methods to alternative processes, alternative product designs and proposed new processes. Climate Change Will Significantly Increase Impending Bird Extinctions
Where do you go when you've reached the top of a mountain and you can't go back down? It's a question increasingly relevant to plants and animals, as their habitats slowly shift to higher elevations, driven by rising temperatures worldwide. In one of the first analyses of extinction rates to incorporate the most recent climate change scenarios set forth in the IPCC 2007 reports, researchers say that by 2100 up to 30 percent of land-bird species may be extinct. Pathway That Eliminates Genetic Defects In Red Blood Cells Discovered
Researchers have discovered a unique molecular pathway that detects and selectively eliminates defective messenger RNAs from red blood cells. Knowing how this specific surveillance system works can help researchers better understand hereditary diseases. Penn Theorists To Create Optical Circuit Elements
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have theorized a means of shrinking electronics so they could be run using light instead of electricity. Their circuit elements would take a beam of light on a path of gold to a miniaturized world of new electronics. Gift Wrapping Alternatives
Features ideas for gift-wrap made from calendars, children's artwork, old maps, and other materials. Also includes instructions for making fabric gift bags and trimming gifts with natural materials such as evergreen branches. Lost water of the Napa Valley vineyards
Deep cracks in the soil of some Napa Valley vineyards are swallowing up precious irrigation water. Stanford researchers estimate water losses could exceed 10 percent, but are working with growers on ways to stanch the outflow. Museo dell' Olivo/ Olive Tree Museum
The website for this museum (located in Imperia, Italy) features history of the olive tree and information about olive cultivation and oil production. Includes a virtual tour of the museum, a brief discussion of the role of olive oil in the Mediterranean Diet, and images of olive pits, oil lamps, tree, harvesting, and olive oil production equipment. Available in several languages. The National Numismatic Collection
Website for the National Numismatic Collection (NNC) of the Smithsonian Institution. "The NNC contains many great rarities in coins and currency, ... as well as fascinating objects such as beads, wampum, dentalia, and other commodities once used as money."View selected coins, currency, and medals from the collection, and virtual exhibits on topics such as on the evolution of American money from gold coins to credit cards. The FAQ section includes references and links.
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