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X-factor
Latest issue of the X-factors webzine is now online. Read on for more information. Birds Take Cues From Their Competitors
The idea that animals other than humans can learn from one another and pass on local traditions has long been a matter of debate. Now, a new study reveals that some birds learn not only from each other, but also from their competitors. Common Ancestry Of Bacterium And Plants Could Be Key To An Effective N
Rutgers researchers have discovered that the chlamydia bacterium, which causes a sexually transmitted disease (STD), shares an evolutionary heritage with plants. That shared evolutionary heritage, which is not found in most other bacteria, points to a prime target for development of an effective cure for chlamydia infections. A Startling Diary Reveals The Onset Of Autism
A meticulous diary kept by a mother of twins has revealed indicators of autistic behaviour in children as young as six months of age. U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Back to School
Facts and statistics about the annual autumnal phenomenon of children and teachers returning to school. Browse topics such as school enrollment, the cost of education, back-to-school shopping, the benefits of education, and more. From the U.S. Census Bureau. Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark, the Quivira Co
Companion to an exhibition of "maps, books and illustrations, dated 1544 through 1802, of the west coast of North America."View annotated map images (some with audio clips) on topics such as early explorers, California as an island, secret Russian exploration in the Pacific, Captain James Cook's voyages to the north Pacific, and overland to the Pacific in the late 1700s. From the Sonoma County (California) Museum and a California winery. New Tools Move Polio Eradication Drive Into Final Stage
Strong advances in the remaining polio endemic areas and the recent introduction of new tools have moved the global polio eradication effort into its final phase in all but one country of the world. Cell-death Receptor Links Cancer Susceptibility And Inflammation
Researchers demonstrated for the first time a link between cell-death-inducing TRAIL's receptor and cancer susceptibility. Unexpectedly, they also found a connection -- via TRAIL -- between inflammation and cancer susceptibility. Iraq Elections At-a-glance
"The interim Iraqi government has set a date of 30 January 2005 for its first nationwide election since the toppling of Saddam Hussein. BBC News looks at some of the key issues surrounding the vote and how it will take place."Also includes links to stories about likely candidates and related topics. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Where the Blubber Meets the Road
Gas is expensive enough without burning more of it than necessary. But if you're wolfing down cheeseburgers and packing some extra tonnage that's exactly what you're doing, a new study concludes.
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