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Wood Ant Queen Has No Egg-laying Monopoly
Insect queens were thought to have an egg-laying monopoly, but nine wood ant species revealed widespread reproductive activity by worker ants. Genetic analysis showed that as many as one in four eggs were laid by workers. Workers in many insect species can lay unfertilized male eggs, but usually workers in large colonies enforce the exclusive reproduction of the queen. Unlocking The Secrets Of Slowly Digestible Starch
Scientists have begun to unlock the secrets of starches - knowledge that could pave the way for a new generation of more healthful carbohydrates that do not cause spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Those are among the consequences of eating rapidly digestible starch (RDS), perhaps best known in a diet-conscious world as starch in foods such as potatoes and crackers that have a high glycemic index (GI). 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. Fowl Play: Adult Swim's Low-Budget, High-Geek, Stop-Mo Hit Robot Chick
Robot Chicken, the Adult Swim network's hit series, is about as far, far away from mainstream TV as you can get. The show's 15-minute episodes are packed with silly superhero riffs and abundant fart jokes acted out by carefully posed action figures. Plus, a peek behind the scenes. Tsunami Before-and-After Satellite Images
Set of 14 pairs of satellite images of locations in Sri Lanka and Indonesia before and after the Southeast Asia tsunami of December 26, 2004. Use the button to toggle between the before-and-after images depicting devastation and change in the landscapes. Decades Later, Hite Reports Back
2006 interview with Shere Hite, "sex researcher/cultural historian"and author of "The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality"(1976) and other books. Discussion topics include the influence of her books, her research method of analyzing anonymous questionnaires, and why her research is self-financed. Also includes a brief biography of Hite. From USA Today. Mars' Climate In Flux: Mid-latitude Glaciers
New high-resolution images of mid-latitude Mars are revealing glacier-formed landscapes far from the Martian poles, says a leading Mars researcher. Pilot Program Helps Boost Seniors'Activity Levels, Quality Of Life
Older adults often carry a deeply ingrained belief that inactive, sedentary lives are an inevitable part of aging. But this mindset is not just wrong, it can be changed -- with positive physical and mental health results. Researchers show that older adults who participated in a pilot test for a program aimed at changing this mindset became more physically active, increasing their walking levels by about 24 percent -- an average increase of 2.5 miles per week. Researchers Confirm Increasing Risk For Heart Failure In Aging U.S. Po
A report published in the July issue of The American Journal of Medicine suggests that heart failure is an important clinical syndrome affecting residents a large northeast community. Several groups at high risk for developing or dying from heart failure can be identified and targeted for preventive efforts as well as for the receipt of effective treatment modalities. A New Tiger Subspecies?
Genetic analysis provides the basis for subspecies recognition among tigers, and will lead to improved conservation strategies for these endangered animals.
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