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The Official Nathan Hale Website
"Here you will find information about Captain Nathan Hale, famous American Revolutionary War patriot and the official Connecticut State Hero. You will also learn about his family, [and] their homestead."Features a timeline, bibliography (covering his work as a spy), and materials for children about Colonial "spycraft"(such as a code and invisible ink). Also includes links to related sites. From the Antiquarian &Landmarks Society, Connecticut's statewide heritage organization. Nanomanufacturing: First Systematic Study Of Cadmium Selenide Nanostru
Researchers have taken an important step toward high-volume production of new nanometer-scale structures with the first systematic study of growth conditions that affect production of one-dimensional nanostructures from the optoelectronic material cadmium selenide (CdSe). AKARI's View On Birth And Death Of Stars
AKARI, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) infrared astronomical satellite with ESA participation, is continuing its survey of the sky and its mapping of our cosmos in infrared light. New exciting images recently taken by AKARI depict scenes from the birth and death of stars. Seasonal Depression Awareness Month: December
The shorter days and decreased light of winter can trigger "symptoms of depression, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)."This page explains the symptoms of and treatment options for SAD, and offers links to information on related mental health topics. From the National Mental Health Information Center of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Invasive Plant Secretes Acid To Kill Nearby Plants And Spread
Scientists have uncovered a hidden weapon that one of the most invasive wetland plants in the United States uses to silently and efficiently "bump off"its neighbors. The invasive strain of Phragmites australis, or common reed, believed to have originated in Eurasia, exudes from its roots an acid so toxic that the substance literally disintegrates the structural protein in the roots of neighboring plants, thus toppling the competition. Slowing Alzheimer's Disease By Keeping Mind And Body Active
Researchers have uncovered the pathways behind the protection offered by environmental stimulation in Alzheimer's disease, further confirming that enhanced mental and physical activity slows neurological decline. The paper by Ambrée et al., "Reduction of amyloid angiopathy and A² plaque burden after enriched housing in TgCRND8 mice: involvement of multiple pathways,"appears in the August issue of The American Journal of Pathology. Ex-CFO Resigns From Apple Board
Fred Anderson, who served as Apple's chief financial officer from 1996 to 2004, leaves the company's board of directors after an internal investigation reveals details of stock-manipulation tactics that maximized execs' profits. In Cult of Mac. Rapidly Rotating Star Dubbed 'King Of Spin' By Research Team
New ultraviolet observations indicate a Milky Way star is spinning nearly 200 times faster than Earth's sun, the probable result of a merger between two sun-like stars whose binary orbit recently collapsed, according to a University of Colorado at Boulder astronomer. Shivering: Body's Wiring For Sensing, Responding To Cold Explained
Researchers have uncovered the system that tells the body when to perform one of its most basic defenses against the cold: shivering. The scientists have discovered the brain's wiring system, which takes temperature information from the skin and determines when a person should start shivering. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying...
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