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[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... Divorce Reduces Chance Of New, Successful Relationship
After a separation or divorce the chances of marrying or cohabiting again decrease. In particular, a previous marriage or children from aprevious relationship reduce the chances of a new relationship. Moreover, the prospects are slimmer for women compared to men. A possible explanation for this negative impact of previous experiences might be that people are more cautious following a divorce. Cancer Cells Forming Blood Vessels Send Their Copper To The Edge
New information about a link between the growth of blood vessels critical to the spread of cancer and the copper in our bodies has been discovered by researchers from the US Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago, using a beamline at the Advanced Photon Source. Researchers Predict A New State Of Matter In Semiconductors
Conventional matter exists in three familiar forms-solid, liquid and gas. But under special circumstances, quantum theory predicts exotic states of matter, such as superconductors in which electrons flow with no resistance and Bose-Einstein condensates in which atoms move as a collective whole. Now, in the December 15 issue of the journal Science, three Stanford physicists theorize a new state of matter that may pave the way for electronic devices that dissipate less energy and generate less heat. Deaf to warnings of mp3 player risk
Are you deaf to the risks of hearing loss from mp3 player aural satisfaction?According to a survey published today by Deafness Research UK, more than half of 16-24 year olds listen to their MP3 player for more than an hour a day, with almost 20% using for 21 hours a week. Trouble is, 68% of [...] Proteins As Parents: Recombining Parts Yields New Mechanical Propertie
A team from the University of British Columbia succeeded in producing proteins with new mechanical properties through the combination of two "parent"protein fragments. Circadian Gene Helps The Brain Predict Mealtime
By investigating how animals can predict the timing of food availability, researchers have identified the first gene critical for anticipation of mealtime. This gene, called Period 2, is a key component of the circadian time-keeping system. Patent Medicine Trade Cards
Website for an ongoing effort to digitize a collection of 19th century "small, colorfully illustrated advertising cards touting a particular medicine and its many cures. The illustrations often have little to do with any of the ailments purported to be cured. They were pure advertising and very collectible."Searchable by keyword, such as "oil, extract, tonic, disease, ache, consumption, ague, dyspepsia, kidney, liver, heart, bowels, [and] appetite."From the University of California, Los Angeles, Library. Web Apps and Online Life Take Center Stage at Web 2.0 Summit
Web applications and online life take center stage at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. Bird Flu Study Highlights Need To Vaccinate Flocks Effectively
Incomplete vaccination of poultry flocks could make the spread of deadly strains of avian flu such as H5N1 worse, scientists at the Universities of Edinburgh and Warwick have found.
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