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Undergraduate Develops Antenna To Help Robot Move Like A Cockroach
Can a robot learn to navigate like a cockroach? To help researchers find out if a mechanical device can mimic the pesky insect's behavior, a Johns Hopkins engineering student has built a flexible, sensor-laden antenna. Super Bedsheet Solves Delivery-room Problems
A specially modified, millimeter-thick, super-absorbent bed sheet solves delivery-room problems. US Cricket
Information about the sport of cricket for professional, college, and youth leagues in the United States. Includes team profiles, tournament information, scores, a list of grounds, and news. Also includes information about cricket from around the world, a discussion forum, and information for purchasing cricket supplies. Searchable. Naked Star's Shocking Outburst
An explosive character prone to sudden outbursts has been spotted going off at a tangent through two of the world's biggest telescopes. 3-D Ultrasound Provides In-depth View Of The Brain
Biomedical engineers have adapted a three-dimensional ultrasound scanner that might guide minimally invasive brain surgeries and provide better detection of a brain tumor's location. Brain surgeons currently rely primarily on two-dimensional images produced by MRI or ultrasound. Smoking Associated With Increased Risk Of Diabetes, Study Finds
A review of previous studies indicates that people who currently smoke have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared with nonsmokers, according to an article in the Dec. 12 issue of JAMA. Kidipede
Introductory material designed for children about the history and culture of Europe, Asia, and Africa before 1500. Topics include North America, China, India, west Asia, Greece, Egypt, Africa, Rome, Islam, Germany, and the Middle Ages. Also includes materials for teachers. Kidipede began as a "community service learning project"and is organized and run by a history professor at Portland State University. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Way To Improve Heart Health
While a heart-healthy diet has become synonymous with plenty of fruits and vegetables and little fat and cholesterol, there's more to the story. Omega-3 fatty acids should be part of a heart-healthy diet, too, according to a recent article. Omega-3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat important to overall health. First Evidence That Female Human Embryos Adjust The Balance Of X
Researchers have found the first evidence that a process of inactivating the X chromosome during embryo development and implantation, which was known to occur in mice but unknown in humans, does, in fact, take place in human female embryos prior to implantation in the womb. How One Bacteria Colonizes The Gut And Causes Food Poisoning
Food poisoning caused by the bacteria enterohemorrhagic Eschericia coli O157:H7A results in severe abdominal cramps and bloody diarrhea. In the very young and old it can also cause hemolytic uremic syndrome -- a disease characterized by anemia and kidney failure. A new study has provided new insight into the mechanisms by which EHEC colonize the intestines, which is essential if we are to develop strategies to prevent infection by this bacteria.
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