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Failing schools chemistry labs
Almost £2billion (about $3.7b) is needed to refurb school chemistry laboratories and help ensure British science remains viable, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry. If the money is not ring-fenced vital plans to upgrade the labs will fall a quarter of a century behind government targets.The RSC’s chief executive Richard Pike said today: “Our [...] Dropping Religious Activities Linked To Increased Anxiety In Women
For many, religious activity changes between childhood and adulthood, and a new study finds this could affect one's mental health. Women who had stopped being religiously active were more than three times more likely to have suffered generalized anxiety and alcohol abuse/dependence than women who reported always having been active. Conversely, men who stopped being religiously active were less likely to suffer major depression when compared to men who had always been religiously active. [Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Washington Huskies: The Official Athletic Site of the University of Wa
Background and news about University of Washington men's and women's sports teams, such as baseball, basketball, crew, football, and track. Find schedules, results, audio and video clips, player profiles and interviews, and more. Includes material for recruiters and a section on Husky traditions, such as spirit songs and tailgating. From CSTV (College Sports Television) Networks, Inc. and the University of Washington. Lungs'Pressure Needn't Threaten Heart Transplant Survival
Heart surgeons at Johns Hopkins say people who need heart transplants can largely avoid transplant failure due to elevated blood pressure in their lungs with the help of proper drug treatment. Straight Dope on the IPod's Birth
The magical music player wasn't plucked from a stone by Steve Jobs. Here's the story of how a team of designers and engineers produced Apple's groundbreaking gadget. Commentary by Leander Kahney. UCSB Makes Important Advances In Studies Of Retinal Detachment
Scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara's Neuroscience Research Institute are reporting significant advances in their studies of retinal detachment. California Department of Education: Curriculum &Instruction
This site provides "information for improving student academic achievement of content standards by communicating policy and expectations and supporting districts by providing instructional guidance."It features content and curriculum standards for grades K-12, and access to materials by subject matter (such as foreign language, history-social science, and mathematics). Also includes news about adopted/rejected programs and related information. Dumb Math Tests a Canadian Thing
A weird series of events yields Canada's skill test -- a four-part math problem to make lotteries and promotions legal. But don't look for a real challenge. By Robert Lemos. Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources
A 290-page report about perceptions of libraries, based on extensive research conducted by OCLC in the summer of 2005. "The findings indicate that information consumers view libraries as places to borrow print books, but they are unaware of the rich electronic content they can access through libraries."Discusses the possible datedness of the library brand and provides public comments. The report is downloadable for free in whole or in part (a bound paper version is available for purchase).
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