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Displaced Gopher Tortoises Might Survive On Islands, Say Researchers
The gopher tortoise, a burrowing reptile unique to the U.S. Southeast, is gradually disappearing because the dry, sandy upland where it commonly dwells is ideal for development. But University of Florida researchers say the tortoise's ability to survive in coastal areas may be one key to future preservation efforts. ... LII: This Week's Batch, March 24, 2005
This week we offer our annual Adoration of the Peeps, with three sites related to those small, squishy marshmallow confections. Also treat your eyes to a vision of the world in light and darkness, then expand your mind with sites related to end-of-life decisions, the holidays Easter, Purim, and Holim, folksonomies, Malcolm Gladwell, Frida Kahlo, and much more. In More New This Week find yet more sites related to ceramics, pottery, lead poisoning, and more. Bon appetit from the LII team: librarian-editors Karen, Wendy, Jennifer, Maria, Pat, Tom, Charlotte, and Jerry, and our 100-and-change contributors. What Makes A Host Profitable? Parasites Balance Host Nutritive Resourc
Is host immunity enough to explain parasite success? Scientists have shown that parasites balance host nutritive resources against immunity. They conducted research in a free-living colonial bird whose nestlings are heavily infested by blood sucking ectoparasites. They observed that ectoparasites achieved highest survival on nestlings in intermediate condition. Fewer Calories Or More Exercise: The Effect On Body Composition Is Ide
When it comes to body composition and fat distribution, a calorie is a calorie, regardless of whether it's controlled by diet alone or a combination of diet and exercise. New research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &Metabolism reveals that dieting alone is equally effective at reducing weigh and fat as a combination of diet and exercise--as long as the calories consumed and burned equal out. NASA Mars Rover Ready For Descent Into Crater
NASA's Mars rover Opportunity is scheduled to begin a descent down a rock-paved slope into the Red Planet's massive Victoria Crater. This latest trek carries real risk for the long-lived robotic explorer, but NASA and the Mars Rover science team expect it to provide valuable science. Forsyth Scientists Identify A Gene Responsible For Facial Diversity
Researchers at the Forsyth Institute have discovered that the genes that influence the jaws of cichlid fish, tropical freshwater fish renowned for head shape diversity, offer insight into overall vertebrate diversity. The scientific studies led by R. Craig Albertson, PhD., Staff Associate, show that the growth factor gene, bmp4, is both associated with and has the potential to alter jaw morphology in a way that approximates natural variation among fish species. Advanced Placement Report to the Nation
January 2005 report about Advanced Placement (AP) tests, voluntary tests taken by high school students for college placement and credit. Part I of the report presents data on racial/ethnic demographics and related information for public schools throughout the United States. Part II presents "data from all schools participating in AP worldwide, public and nonpublic, to identify schools currently leading the world in AP participation and performance."From the company that administers the tests. The Mothers Movement Online (MMO)
The intention of this site "is to promote economic and social justice for mothers and others who do the caring work of our society. The MMO delivers high quality content on mothers' issues, including original features, interviews, essays, reviews, and commentary. We also locate and list other online sources relating to motherhood as a social issue."Also includes a listing of upcoming events and advocacy activities. Searchable. Rhapsody's a Raspberry
Interested in subscribing to music instead of buying one song at a time? Unfortunately, RealNetworks' alternative to iTunes -- the Rhapsody subscription service -- is not music to the ears. Commentary by Leander Kahney. Threats To Hope: Desperation Affects Reasoning About Product Informati
When our hopes are threatened, we often turn to the marketplace for help. Can't fit into the gorgeous outfit you bought for your high school reunion? Trying to get pregnant? Want a bigger house but afraid you can't afford it? A new study argues that in situations like these, consumers are susceptible to "motivated reasoning."We believe what we want to believe about products that promise to help --- even if the arguments don't come from credible sources.
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