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Rants: Saved and Charmed
Readers remember Italy's slow trains, hail software that saved their MP3s and sound off about whining gamers. Wnt Signaling Controls The Fate Of Stem Cells In Adult Brains
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a crucial cellular signal that controls the fate of stem cells in the brains of adult mice. NASA Satellites Eye Coastal Water Quality
Researchers armed with data from two NASA satellites have invented a way to map the fleeting changes in coastal water quality from space. Sediments entering the water as a result of coastal development or pollution can cause changes in water turbidity ?a measure of the amount of particles suspended in the water. Sediments suspended from the bottom by strong winds or tides may also cause such changes. Knowing where the sediments come from is critical to managers because turbidity cuts off light to the bottom, thwarting the natural growth of plants. Gentler Chemotherapy Before Stem Cell Transplant Causes Long-term Remi
Treating relapsed follicular lymphoma patients with a milder chemotherapy regimen before they receive a blood stem cell transplant from a donor resulted in long-term complete remission for 45 of 47 patients in a clinical trial. Altered Sex Hormone Levels, Higher Body Temp Affects Sleep Quality In
In an examination of potential relationships between objective sleep measures, nocturnal sex hormone levels, and the nocturnal course of body temperature of older postmenopausal women, a new study finds that altered levels of both sex hormones and gonadotropins may contribute to sleep disturbance in older postmenopausal women and confirm the results of previous studies indicating that higher body temperature is associated with poorer sleep quality. Voices From the Wall: Personal Stories About the Fall of the Berlin Wa
This site from 2006 celebrates the 16th anniversary of the reunification of Germany (October 3, 1990) and how the Berlin Wall came down starting on November 9, 1989. Features a timeline with video clips about the Berlin Wall, personal accounts, and material about how the wall has been "dismantled, destroyed, and commemorated."Includes links to related sites. From the German Embassy, Washington, D.C. When Will Biofuels Be At Every Fuel Pump, And From Where Will They Com
Ethanol blends are already available at some US gas stations. However, their availability varies from state to state, depending on the volume of ethanol produced. Sources of biomass for biofuel production in each state also vary widely. Although there is no finite development timeline, there is clearly a race for biofuels as the cost of petroleum reaches previously unimaginable levels, reserves diminish, and environmental concerns soar. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an Englishamateur league mat
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Physicists See Similarities In Stream Of Sand Grains, Exotic Plasma At
Streams of granular particles bouncing off a target in a simple tabletop experiment produce liquid-like behavior also witnessed in a massive research apparatus that simulates the birth of the universe. Bill Brandt: A Centenary Retrospective
This site is a companion to an exhibit that celebrated "the centenary of the birth of Bill Brandt (1904-1983), Britain's best-loved photographer of modern times."It features a biography, images of selected photographs (such as people sheltering in the subway and of celebrities), and a description of his working methods. Also includes a bibliography and links to sites about related photographers of the 20th century. From the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London.
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