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Scientists Discover One Of The Constants Of The Universe Might Not Be
Physical constants are one of the cornerstones of physics -- sacred numbers which we know to be fixed -- but what if some of these constants are changing? Speaking at the Institute of Physics conference Physics 2005, Dr Michael Murphy of Cambridge University will discuss the "fine structure constant"-- one of the critical numbers in the universe which seems to be precisely tuned for life to exist -- and suggest that it might not be constant after all. [Scary] Pregnant woman says 'maternal instinct' helped her kill attack
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. - A pregnant woman who killed her attacker said a maternal instinct helped her fight off the woman who investigators believe was after her unborn child."I do believe that I fought harder because it was for my child,"Sarah Brady told ABC's "Good Morning America"in interviews aired Sunday and Monday. "It is a maternal instinct to protect your child to the very end."Katherine Smith, 22, died Thursday after luring Brady to her apartment to pick up a package supposedly delivered to the wrong address. When Smith pulled out a knife and attacked the pregnant woman, Brady fought back, striking Smith on the head with an ash tray and stabbing her three times with her own knife, police said. Brady, 26, said she didn't know Smith before the two met at Smith's apartment and can't be certain why Smith wanted to kill her."I really am not sure what was going through her mind,"Brady told ABC. "The only thing I thought was that she was going to kill me and my child and that is the only thing that ran through my mind." Men And Women Found More Similar Than Portrayed In Popular Media
The popular media has portrayed men and women as psychologically different as two planets -- Mars and Venus -- but these differences are vastly overestimated and the two sexes are more similar in personality, communication, cognitive ability and leadership than realized, according to a review of 46 meta-analyses conducted over the last 20 years. Scientists Identify Novel Gene Driving The Growth And Survival Of Mela
A team of researchers led by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered a genetic abnormality in the cells of some advanced melanoma patients that worsens their chances of survival, but also might be a target of future drug attack against the dangerous skin cancer. Phase III Study Reveals Potential New Therapy For Gout
Rilonacept (IL-1 Trap) may substantially decrease both disease activity and pain in patients with chronic active gout, according to new research. Gout is a painful and potentially disabling form of arthritis that has been recognized since ancient times. Initial symptoms usually consist of intense episodes of painful swelling in single joints, most often in the feet, especially the big toe. Hurricane Katrina Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
These FAQs cover questions about the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina, including gross state product (GSP) and state personal income for the Gulf Coast region, and impact on gross domestic product (GDP) growth. Includes links to general information about the economic effect of disasters and other related documents, and an estimated schedule for releases that will show the impact of Hurricane Katrina. From the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. Department of Commerce. Coming Soon: The Sun In 3-D
Twin spacecraft designed to capture 3-D 'stereo' views of the sun and solar wind were shipped from Johns Hopkins to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for their next round of pre-launch tests. The Ultimate Rockets' Red Glare?
It's a pyrotechnist's dream come true: 55,000 rockets blasting off at the same time. University of Plymouth's Roy Lowry chats about his attempt to break the simultaneous-rocket-firing world record. Wired News interview by Nigel Watson. 3-D, Zombies and Secrecy: Geekiest Films at Sundance 2008
Catch a glimpse of the movies guaranteed to make a splash at this year's edition of the storied indie film festival. Brain Morphing Technology Simplifies The Surgical Treatment For Moveme
A system that morphs brain images can significantly simplify a neurosurgical technique called deep brain stimulation (DBS) that is gaining popularity in the treatment of movement disorders, including tremor, rigidity, stiffness and slowed movement, caused by a variety of neurological conditions ranging Parkinson's to dystonia to multiple sclerosis to obsessive-compulsive disease.
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