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Space-Age Tools Boost Food Safety, Quality
Portable inspection devices that detect food safety and quality problems are being developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. Recent food safety outbreaks highlight the need for "space-age"ways to prevent such problems at every step in the food production process -- from farm field to grocery store or restaurant. [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... What Have Scientists Learned Since Mount St. Helens Erupted?
When Mount St. Helen's blew its top in 1980, Charlie Crisafulli was 22 years old and just beginning his career as a research ecologist. One of his first assignments: travel to Mount St. Helens 2 months after the historic eruption and study the aftermath. Strange + 8-Bit + Anime = Str8nime. Learn DIY Filmmaking from M dot St
It's anime on amphetamines — with a throbbing techno beat and a dash of Kabuki. Most of all, M dot Strange's berserk and beautiful We Are the Strangeis a triptastic triumph of DIY filmmaking. Funnel Vision: Student Storm Chasers Seek Tornadoes
They dodge twisters in Dodge City, witness big storms in Big D and follow hailstorms to Hale Center. Talk about your great field trip -- this is it. Texas A&M University's student storm chaser team is the only one of its kind in the state. High Protein, Low-Carb Diet During Pregnancy Improved Triglycerides, F
It has been estimated that up to 32 million Americans have adopted the low-carb style of eating, in part because of its quick and dramatic results. Converts often maintain components of low-carb eating long after they've officially finished dieting. Is Four Agents Decoction (Si Wu Tang) An Effective Treatment For Menst
New research by scientists in Taiwan has shown that an 800-year-old formula, 4 Agents Decoction (Si Wu Tang), does not significantly reduce menstrual pain after three cycles of treatment; however, a beneficial effect may be present after a longer treatment. The dosage regimen and treatment length used in this study are not associated with adverse reactions. Sustainable Energy Source Could Solve Bermuda Triangle Riddle
Cardiff experts have designed world-first technology to investigate sustainable energy sources from the ocean bed by isolating ancient high-pressure bacteria from deep sediments. Wired's How To Wiki: Spot a Fake iPhone and Other Knock-Off Electronic
Apple is undoubtedly counting on doting parents, love-blind fiances, and the spouses of the last remaining tech professionals who don't have one yet, to drop the $400 this holiday season necessary to bring an iPhone into their homes. And as with every status symbol, the iPhone has spawned a bevy of clones that look to take a bite out of Apple's market share either by undercutting a rather steep price point or by adding features and functionality where the iPhone left off. The WiredHow To Wiki gives a few tips on how to spot an iClone as well as presenting some examples of the ones that might be considered worthy alternatives. Everyone likes the underdog, so feel free to add a few iClones of your own. O'Connor Taking Swing Vote Into Retirement
Collection of news stories related to the retirement in July 2005 of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor from the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to information about O'Connor's career (including a 2002 interview), this site provides analysis on Supreme Court succession. From National Public Radio (NPR).
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