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Sim City: Terrortown
How real is the cyberterrorism threat? A crisis simulation puts a worst-case scenario in perspective. By Chris Suellentrop from Wired magazine. New View Of Doomed Star
A new composite image of the Eta Carinae from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope shows the remnants of a massive eruption from the star during the 1840s. Eta Carinae is a mysterious, extremely bright and unstable star located a mere stone's throw -- astronomically speaking -- from Earth at a distance of only about 7500 light years. The star is thought to be consuming its nuclear fuel at an incredible rate, while quickly drawing closer to its ultimate explosive demise. Pop Culture Bluetooth Sets Take Your Calls in Style
Wired.com dons Bluetooth headsets that sport designs inspired by movies like 'Star Trek' and 'Cheech and Chong: Up in Smoke.' Some models have slightly less pop-culture relevance -- like a dog licking its own genitals.
 Arctic Sea Ice Minimum Shatters All-time Record Low, Report Scientists
Scientists said September 20 that the extent of Arctic sea ice appears to have reached its minimum for 2007 on Sept. 16, shattering all previous lows since satellite record-keeping began nearly 30 years ago. Rants 'n' Raves: Earthly Beauty
Readers appreciate the mystery of the natural world sans aliens, worry about power failures, and describe a tale of MySpace abuse. Milk And Egg Allergies Harder To Outgrow
Considered "transitional"a generation ago, milk and egg allergies now appear to be more persistent and harder to outgrow, according to new research. In what are believed to be the largest studies to date of children with milk and egg allergies, researchers followed more than 800 patients with milk allergy and nearly 900 with egg allergy over 13 years, finding that, contrary to popular belief, most of these allergies persist well into the school years and beyond. Unlocking The Secrets Of Ripening For Better Tasting Fruits And Veggie
Researchers worldwide are learning to control the key chemical processes involved in ripening, a development that will lead to longer lasting, better tasting tomatoes, apples, and other fruits and vegetables, according to a new article. Tamiflu Survives Sewage Treatment
Researchers have discovered that Tamiflu, an antiviral drug used to prevent and mitigate influenza infections, is not removed or degraded during normal sewage treatment. Consequently, in countries where Tamiflu is used at a high frequency, there is a risk that its concentration in natural waters can reach levels where influenza viruses in nature will develop resistance to it. Infoplease.com: National Poetry Month
Celebrates National Poetry Month (April) by featuring recommendedpoetry sites, notable poets, poetry books for children, poetry award winners and poets laureate, and a selection of seasonal and topical poetry. Includes crossword puzzles and quizzes, as well as a glossary of poetry terms. New Web Tool Helps Doctoral Students Finish Dissertations
Earning a doctorate takes several years of classes and seminars, with a massive research paper--the dissertation--as the final hurdle. For some students, the enormity of it can be overwhelming. A team at the University of Michigan has been working since 2001 to develop tools to help students of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies in the dissertation process. The result is Grad Tools, an interactive web site launched in December.
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