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Satellite Images Corroborate Eyewitness Accounts Of Human Rights Abuse
A new analysis of high-resolution satellite images pinpoints evidence consistent with village destruction, forced relocations and a growing military presence at 25 sites across eastern Burma where eyewitnesses have reported human rights violations. Radio Industry Hits Shuffle
IPod-style stations are entering markets and replacing DJs from coast to coast. A flailing industry hopes the format can turn the tide against mounting competition. By Randy Dotinga. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Flavanols Key To Potential Chocolate Benefits
Phytochemicals known as flavanols, which are found in chocolate, fruits and vegetables, can boost the levels of nitric oxide in the blood of smokers and reverse some of their smoking-related impairment in blood vessel function, according to a new study in the Oct. 4, 2005, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Earth's Gravity Scar
A new ESA study predicts that the devastating Sumatran earthquake, which resulted in the tragic tsunami of 26 December 2004, will have left a 'scar' on Earth's gravity that could be detected by a sensitive new satellite, due for launch next year. Who Do You Trust? Men And Women Answer That Differently
Men and women differ in how they decide which strangers they can trust, according to new research. A study found that men tended to trust people who were part of a group with them. Women, on the other hand, were more likely to trust strangers who shared some personal connection, such as a friend of a friend. Cassini Finds Enceladus Tiger Stripes Are Really Cubs
The Cassini spacecraft has discovered the long, cracked features dubbed "tiger stripes"on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus are very young -- between 10 and 1,000 years young. These findings support previous results showing the moon's southern pole is active. The pole had episodes of geologic activity as recently as 10 years ago. These cracked features are approximately 130 kilometers long (80 miles), spaced about 40 kilometers (25 miles) apart and run roughly parallel to one another. Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Companion website to a documentary about some of the sea creatures found at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Includes features on jellyfish blooms, tracking a great white shark, and seafood choices. Provides photos, video, and a small selection of links and reading suggestions. From the PBS Nature program. Investigating Failure Mechanisms Of Fuel Cells Will Improve Their Dura
Understanding how and why fuel cells fail is the key to both reducing cost and improving durability, according to researchers. The problems they are addressing include chemical attack of the membrane, carbon corrosion and platinum instability. Review: Gateway XHD3000 Gaming LCD - Rocks Rolls and Frags
We're awestruck by the new Gateway monitor -- console games look snazzy, the LCD has a mind-boggling resolution and HD video is some of the finest we've seen. The best gaming monitor ain't cheap, though.
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