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Scientists Melt Million-year-old Ice In Search Of Ancient Microbes
Researchers have thawed ice estimated to be at least a million years old from above Lake Vostok, an ancient lake that lies hidden more than two miles beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Clot-busting Drugs May Help Detect Potentially
A possible diagnostic use for clot-dissolving drugs such as tPA has been found by Medical College of Georgia researchers working to improve a test that identifies potentially deadly blood clots in the legs. Kashmir Flashpoint
This site keeps abreast of the ever-changing complexion of the territorial dispute and rising tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and the Line of Control. It includes analyses of war scenarios, US-Pakistan relationships, nuclear risks, the "forgotten plebiscite,"background information on the origins of the dispute, and a timeline on the troubled relationships. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The news is also available in Hindu and Urdu. New Light On The Role Of Sex Chromosomes In Health And Disease
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hailed the first comprehensive analysis of the sequence of the human X chromosome, saying that this provides sweeping new insights into the evolution of sex chromosomes and the biological differences between males and females. Bone Quality Regulator Identified, Suggests Drug Target
UCSF scientists have determined that the quality of bone matrix, a key component of bone, is regulated by a molecule known as transforming growth factor beta. The finding, they say, suggests a possible target for preventing and treating bone fractures associated with aging and genetic diseases. Toward Pinpointing The Location Of Bacterial Infections
In an advance in the emerging field of bacterial imaging, scientists are reporting development of a method for identifying specific sites of localized bacterial infections in living animals. Elections ... the American Way
Introduction to the electoral system in the United States. Topics include requirements to be a presidential candidate, who can vote and how this has changed over time, the political party system, how presidents are elected (including the primary system and electoral votes), and significant issues through time. Part of a website designed for teachers from the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. Architecture Week
Architecture Week is Britain's annual public celebration of modern and historic architecture. The site features lists of hundreds of events and downloadable audio of selected walking tours. Also includes activities for children and lesson plans "that are designed to offer experiences that enable young people to connect with their surroundings."From the Arts Council England and Royal Institute of British Architects in association with the Architecture Centre Network. "That Laboratory of Abolitionism, Libel, and Treason": Syracuse and th
This exhibit explores the role of Syracuse, New York, in the Underground Railroad, the system that helped African American slaves escape to freedom. "Syracuse served as an important station along this freedom trail because of its central location on the Erie Canal and its associated waterways and travel routes."Includes digitized historical documents, maps and charts, and images of local abolitionists and reformers. From the Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library.
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