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[Interesting] Peru Seizes Cocaine Haul Hidden in Giant Squid
Peruvian police said on Monday they seized nearly 1,540 pounds (700 kg) of cocaine hidden in frozen giant squid bound for Mexico and the United States. Top Chemical Discoveries of 2006
My good friend Stu Borman and his colleagues at Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) have come up with a fascinating mash up of the most important chemical discoveries of 2006.First up, is the total synthesis of UCS1025A, this esoteric-sounding compound is actually a potential inhibitor of the enzyme telomerase, and the incredibly compact synthesis was [...] Killer Dinosaurs Turned Vegetarian: Utah Dinosaur Bones Reveal Missing
May 2005 article about the "discovery of the bizarre new species, Falcarius utahensis,"of dinosaur by paleontologists from the Utah Geological Survey and the Utah Museum of Natural History. The remains of this dinosaur provide "clues about how vicious meat-eaters related to Velociraptor ultimately evolved into plant-munching vegetarians."Includes an artist's conception of the animal, a skeletal reconstruction, and images of some of the bones. From the University of Utah. New Treatment Model For Bipolar Disorder Shows Promise
A new model of treatment for bipolar disorder, similar to care given to diabetics and others with chronic diseases, improved patient outcomes without adding costs, according to new research funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Results appear in Psychiatric Services. Godzilla Conquers the Globe: Japanese Monster Movies in International
This website offers a virtual tour of a 2004 exhibit on the Japanese film genre known as kaijū eiga (monster movies). The exhibit feature movie posters, film programs, lobby cards, and other materials from several countries for Godzilla and other monster movies. Include descriptions of the items and images of related items such as Japanese bestiaries. From the Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture at Columbia University. Metal Heads: Jay Vance's Robotic, Rockin' Bandmates
Fed up with losing bandmates to sex, drugs and day jobs, San Franciscio rocker Jay Vance decided to replace his rhythm section with robots. Device Enables World's First Voluntary Gorilla Blood Pressure Reading
Zoo Atlanta recently became the first zoological institution in the world to obtain voluntary blood pressure readings from a gorilla. This was made possible by the Gorilla Tough Cuff developed by Georgia Tech students. Low Doses Of Anti-depressant May Help Some Women Suffering From Modera
Some women who experience moderate-to-severe premenstrual syndrome may benefit from treatment with low doses of anti-depressant medication, according to a new study led by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher. Researchers Find Missing 'Piece Of The Pie' In Understanding Taste
Scientists funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the National Institutes of Health, are a step closer to unraveling the mystery of taste. In a study published in the December 2, 2005, issue of Science, researchers have pinpointed the chemical responsible for transmitting signals from the taste buds -- small sensory bumps on the tongue, throat, and roof of the mouth -- to the taste nerves leading to the brain. 'Sex' Helps Bacteria Cope With A Changing World
Bacteria feel pressures to evolve antibiotic resistance and other new abilities in response to a changing environment, and they react by 'stealing' genetic information from other better-adapted types of bacteria, according to research published in Nature Genetics.
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