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Peep Research: A Study of Small Fluffy Creatures and Library Usage
This humorous site pretends to evaluate "the ability of [marshmallow] Peeps themselves to actually do research."Peeps are observed photocopying, consulting with reference librarians, using microfilm, and working on group projects. "Created for an exhibit in the 'Faculty Peep Show' on display at ... Millikin University [Illinois] ... [to] commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of marshmallow peeps." NASA Advances Water Recycling For Space Travel And Earth Use
Water is one of the most crucial provisions astronauts need to live and work in space, whether orbiting Earth, working at a lunar base or traveling to Mars. The Water Processor Assembly developed by the Marshall Center will improve water recycling on the International Space Station. Exposure To Dioxins Influences Male Reproductive System, Study Of Viet
A dioxin toxin contained in the herbicide Agent Orange affects male reproductive health by limiting the growth of the prostate gland and lowering testosterone levels. First Mouse Model Of Schizophrenia Developed
Researchers have genetically engineered the first mouse that models both the anatomical and behavioral defects of schizophrenia, a complex and debilitating brain disorder that affects over 2 million Americans. Alarming Rate Of Drinking And Driving Among Rural Middle Schoolers Fou
Warnings that alcohol and driving don't mix are generally targeted at adults or high school students, but a new study finds that some middle schoolers in rural areas are drinking and driving as well. Researchers surveyed 290 middle school students in the Mississippi Delta and found that 17 percent had driven an automobile after drinking. Animal Sounds
This table lists animal sounds represented in more than a dozen languages. Some of the sounds include bee droning, cat purring, chicken clucking, mouse squeaking, lion roaring, and owl hooting. Also features animal commands and typical pet names in different languages. From a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Adelaide, whose interests include device physics and noise. Murder Suspect Selling Namesys
In an exclusive jailhouse interview with Wired News, Hans Reiser, accused of killing his wife, says he's looking to unload his open-source file system company to help pay legal costs. Joshua Davis reports from Dublin, California. The Best Both Of Worlds: How To Have Sex And Survive
Researchers have discovered that even the gruesome and brutal lifestyle of the Evarcha culicivora, a blood gorging jumping spider indigenous to East Africa, can't help but be tempted by that "big is beautiful"mantra no matter what the costs. Researchers found that despite the inherent risk of sexual cannibalism, virgin females were attracted to bigger males when losing their virginity before opting for the safer smaller male as a longer term mate choice. Copper Ridges Nearly Double X-ray Sensor Performance
A series of copper ridges nearly doubles the resolution of experimental X-ray sensors, enabling more precise identification of the X-ray "fingerprints"of different atoms, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) report. The sensors are expected to be powerful tools for astronomy, such as in determining the temperature and motion of matter in space, and for semiconductor materials analysis, helping to differentiate between nanoscale contaminant particles on silicon wafers. Short Story Index
"An index to short stories in collections and anthologies in the Los Angeles Public Library. Only stories which are not listed individually in the Library's on-line catalog are included in this file."Records include the title of the collection or anthology. Searchable by author and title.
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