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Evidence Of Same-sex Mating In Nature
The study provides the first evidence of naturally occurring same-sex mating, and sheds light on the genetic and environmental factors that play important roles in the evolution of the current population structure of this pathogenic fungus. Manhattan Projects
As urban populations grow, skylines are rapidly getting taller. Cities like London and Dubai will be scraping more of the sky by 2012. By Patrick Di Justo from Wired magazine. Memory Loss In Older Adults Due To Distractions, Not Inability To Focu
For those 60 and over, memory lapses seem a given; an inevitable consequence of aging. A new study by UC Berkeley neurologists shows that there are indeed changes in the aging brain that affect short term memory. The problem, however, is not with focusing on relevant information, but with filtering out distractions. Also, memory loss is not inevitable. Six of 16 older subjects showed no cognitive impairment. Interactive Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger of Disappearing
The "information collected on a large number of endangered languages in all parts of the world is now available online starting with the map of the African continent."Includes information about endangered, moribund, and extinct languages. Browsable by language or location. Includes link to the 2003 "Language Vitality and Endangerment Paper."From United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). What 'Beowulf' Means for Convergence ofMovies and Games
Forget about Angelina Jolie getting virtually naked. The CGI magic that brings this epic tale to the screen is what's really revolutionary. NOTCHing Up Heart Development
Defects in the heart and/or blood vessels (cardiovascular defects) in both humans and mice can result from mutations in any one of a number of genes encoding proteins that are part of the Notch signaling cascade. However, it has not been determined which cell type these mutations affect to cause these cardiovascular defects. Food Events: Hogmanay
This article, by an author of several cookbooks, covers food and drink traditions for celebrating Hogmanay, the new year's celebration in Scotland. Accompanied by recipes, including Scotch pancakes, lamb stew, and rumbledethumps (a dish containing potatoes, turnips, and kale), and seven-cup pudding. From the British Broadcasting Corporation's food website. Huge Success With Directly Loaded Implants In The Mouth
In the near future toothless patients will no longer have to wait several months for ordinary titanium implants to heal. Nearly every one of 450 patients who had bridges anchored in their implants had immediate success. Most patients who have titanium implants in their mouth have to wait between four and seven months before the implant is considered stable enough for crowns or bridges to be secured in the screw. Electronic Walls And Ceilings Make It Easy To Change Lighting And Room
The Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST), an LED industry group organized by the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, unveiled a novel concept for lighting homes and offices. The design integrates light-emitting diode (LED) technology with building materials and systems to create electronic walls and ceilings. The design includes interchangeable, modular panels with integrated LED lighting fixtures that "snap"in and out of an electrical grid. Feb. 6, 1971: Fore!
Apollo 14 commander Alan Shepard blasts his way out of a lunar sand trap. Compiled by Tony Long.
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