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British Cattle Give tuberculosis To Badgers
The controversial practice of killing wild badgers to prevent tuberculosis in cattle is unlikely to succeed, according to a new study led by Rosie Woodroffe, an ecologist at the University of California, Davis, and a member of Britain's Independent Scientific Group on Cattle TB. Asthma Linked To Allergies, NIH Study
Researchers have found that more than 50 percent of the current asthma cases in the country can be attributed to allergies, with approximately 30 percent of those cases attributed to cat allergy. Other common allergens were the fungus Alternaria and white oak, which accounted for approximately 21 percent each. Space 'Eye' For Textiles
An artificial eye developed for Earth observation is now being employed to recognise colour variations in dyed fabrics: a critical element of textile production. This could significantly reduce the 160 million metres of dyed fabrics discarded annually in Europe with high environmental costs. Senior Citizens At Risk For Pneumonia
The recent flu vaccine shortage has focused attention on elderly people's risk for infection. Like the flu, pneumonia can also cause serious health problems for older people. More than 900,000 cases of community-acquired pneumonia occur each year among seniors in the United States, according to an article in the December 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, now available online. Control Acid Reflux To Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
For most of his adult life, 49-year-old Jim Bonell suffered from acid reflux, but he never considered the condition dangerous. That is, until he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Man-made Soot Contributed To Warming In Greenland In The Early 20th Ce
New research shows that industrial development in North America between 1850 and 1950 greatly increased the amount of black carbon -- commonly known as soot -- that fell on Greenland's glaciers and ice sheets. School Matters
This site from Standard and Poor's "offers comparison tools, benchmarks, and performance indicators designed to help policymakers ... [and others] better understand what is happening in our school systems, [and] how much we are spending related to student achievement."It provides data and analysison schools and districts nationwide. Up to four states may be compared on criteria such as average SAT scores, student/teacher ratio, and spending. Also includes a FAQ and a glossary. Postpartum Hospital Discharges: When Is The 'Right Time?'
This nationwide study is the first ever to prospectively examine the decision-making process of over 4,000 mothers and their physicians around the readiness of mothers and their infants to leave the hospital after childbirth and finds that 17 percent are unready. In Depth: Pope Benedict XVI
Profile of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, 78, who was chosen on April 19, 2005, to succeed Pope John Paul II. He will be known as Benedict XVI. Also includes related news stories, the English text of his first speech as pope, background and analysis, an explanation of relativism, images, and video and audio clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). IRIS Seismic Monitor
"Seismic Monitor allows you to monitor global earthquakes in near real-time, visit seismic stations around the world, and search the web for earthquake or region-related information."The maps on this site "show events retrieved from the IRIS Data Management Center's earthquake database in Seattle, Washington, which receives data from a number of sources."From the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), a university research consortium.
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