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Zune's Manufacturer: Toshiba?
Documents on the FCC's website indicate that Toshiba is actually manufacturing Microsoft's Zune MP3 player, and offer new details about the device's wireless features and color options. In Listening Post. Major Visual Disorders In People Over 40 May Be Costing U.S. Economy B
Major visual disorders in Americans older than 40 years may cost the U.S. economy an estimated $35.4 billion a year, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Idea Photographic: After Modernism
Companion to a 2002-2003 photography exhibition that "draws upon the work of more than 126 artists, ranging from well-recognized masters in the field to emerging young talents."Explore themes (such as "Photogram Aesthetic"and "Beyond Realism"), artists (such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Margaret Bourke-White, and Man Ray), and images. Includes essays and exhibition materials. From the Museum of Fine Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center:
Materials about the proper care and handling of tree fuit by producers after harvesting, for these Washington state crops: apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruit. Find articles on diseases and disorders, improving quality and flavor, marketing, packaging, storage, and shipping for specific varieties such as Gala and Fuji apples, Anjou and Bosc pears, and Rainier and Lambert cherries. Also includes general material about postharvest practices such as use of chemicals. Kids'Bike Injuries Are Major Public Health Concern
Researchers concluded that bicycle-related injuries among US children may be a more significant public health concern than first thought. Children and adolescents aged 20 years and younger comprise more than half of the estimated 85 million bicycle riders in the U.S. It has been long-known that bicycle-related injuries result in more emergency department visits for children than any other recreational sport. Satellite Images Reveal State Of Health Of World's Coral Reefs
A first-of-its-kind survey of how well the world's coral reefs are being protected was made possible by a unique collection of NASA views from space. A team of international researchers using NASA satellite images compiled an updated inventory of all "marine protected areas"containing coral reefs and compared it with the most detailed and comprehensive satellite inventory of coral reefs. Asia Quake Disaster
News, background, videos, analysis, eyewitness accounts, death tolls, survivors' accounts, and more about the Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami of December 2004. Includes information on individual countries with links to related news, message boards, and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Mice Provide Insight Into Therapy-induced Cancers In Humans
Scientists have developed a new tool that may prove to be invaluable for investigating the long-term mutagenic effects of chemotherapy and radiation, therapies that are widely used for the treatment of cancer. The research study, published in the October issue of Cancer Cell, provides evidence that a genetically engineered mouse model faithfully recapitulates treatment-associated cancers that occur in humans and may be useful for investigating the mechanisms involved in the development of therapy-induced cancers and for testing preventive strategies. Hybrids Will Not Die Out
Detractors like GM's Bob Lutz say the hybrid platform will always be a money loser -- hey Bob, way to encourage the engineers working on next-gen vehicles. But the evolution continues despite the naysayers. In Autopia. New Clues To The Dark Side Of A Key Anti-tumor Guardian
In work reported this week, researchers studying p53 function in fruit flies show new evidence that despite the protective role of p53 as a guardian against tumor formation, normal levels of p53 activity -- at least in some cell types -- may indeed contribute to aging and decreased lifespan.
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