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Rat Brain's Executive Hub Quells Alarm Center If Stress Is Controllabl
Treatments for mood and anxiety disorders are thought to work, in part, by helping patients control the stresses in their lives. A new study in rats by National Institutes of Health (NIH) grantees provides insight into the brain mechanisms likely involved. When it deems a stressor controllable, an executive hub in the front of the brain quells an alarm center deep in the brainstem, preventing the adverse behavioral and physiological effects of uncontrollable stress. Laser, Machining, Used To Create Precision Parts Layer By Layer
Researchers are perfecting a technique for manufacturing parts that have complex shapes and precision internal features by depositing layers of powdered materials, melting the powder with a laser and then immediately machining each layer. The new method can be used for creating parts made of advanced materials such as ceramics, which are difficult to manufacture and cannot be machined without first using a laser to soften the material. Ways To Reduce Gassiness: Certain Foods May Cause Gas
Gassiness: It's embarrassing, bothersome and -- yes, smelly. Sometimes, changing diet can clear the air. Temporarily avoiding certain foods can help identify causes of gassiness. Dairy products, some vegetables, too much fruit sugar and carbonated beverages can sometimes cause the problem. The V-J Day Kiss, 50 Years Later
"It seems as if everybody's claiming to be the sailor -- or the nurse he's kissing -- in the famous photograph taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt for LIFE magazine 50 years ago on V-J Day, August 14, 1945,"the day that Japan surrendered to the Allies in World War II. Includes the original photo, a 1995 reenactment of the photo, and comments from people who claim to be the sailor or the nurse. From Life Magazine. Note: may not display in Firefox. Monitoring Program Finds Serious, Unreported Adverse Drug Reactions
A monitoring program developed by a Northwestern University researcher has successfully identified a large number of previously unknown, serious and often-fatal drug reactions associated with 15 commonly used drugs, including Plavix, thalidomide and drug-coated cardiac stents. Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions
This PDF document from September 2005 "is designed to help archives, arts centers, libraries, museums, historical societies, and historic sites find resources"for "developing disaster plans, providing staff training, and protecting their collections."The report "includes ... information for 15 federal grant and loan programs and covers sources of federal assistance for preparedness, mitigation, and response, ... [and] recovery."Also provides information about sample projects. From the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Best Energy Strategy: Small, Green And Local, Experts Say
The wisest energy strategy for the United States and other countries facing similar challenges is to move away from their reliance on large-scale centralized coal and nuclear plants, and instead, invest in renewable energy systems and small scale decentralized generation technologies. These alternative technologies are simultaneously feasible, affordable, environmentally friendly, reliable and secure. Geologist Urges Seismic Shift In Process For Selecting EarthScope Stud
EarthScope, an enormous, nationwide earth science project, is poised to revolutionize understanding of earthquakes, fault systems, volcanoes and the North American continent's structure. Pregnant Women Should Exercise To Keep Depression Away
While much research focuses on healthy babies for pregnant mothers, little has been published about the physical and emotional health and changes that the mothers go through themselves. Dan Rather: America's News Anchor
Profile of CBS News anchor Dan Rather, from a British point of view. Features a chronology of his career, a video clip on Rather's career, and links to news stories about Rather's retirement announcement and other topics related to Rather and CBS. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
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