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Who Laid The First Egg? Scientists Closer To Linking Embryos Of Earth'
A decade ago, geobiologist Shuhai Xiao and his colleagues discovered thousands of 600-million-year-old embryo microfossils in the Doushantuo Formation, a fossil site near Weng'an, South China. In the February issue of Geology, the journal of the Geological Society of America, Xiao will report discoveries about the intermediary stage that links the embryo to the adult. Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
"Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country."Listed by country, with accompanying information sheets. From the U.S. State Department. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Earth's Core More Complex Than Thought: Atoms Form Layers Of Spiral Pa
It is hard to know what is going on over 3000 kilometers beneath our feet, but until recently scientists were fairly confident that they understood the way the iron atoms in the Earth's core packed together. However, new research has overturned conventional thinking and revealed that the structure of the core is not as straightforward as was once thought. Plant Doctors Target Sudden Oak Death
Majestic oaks and woody backyard plants like azaleas and camellias can both fall victim to a microbe that's perhaps best known for causing Sudden Oak Death disease in California woodlands. The fungus-like microorganism, Phytophthora ramorum, is the target ofAgricultural Research Service scientists working in laboratories and greenhouses on both coasts. Masi Oka: Coder, Actor, Hero
He plays a bored office worker in Heroes, but in real life he's the brains behind some slick movie special effects. By John Gaudiosi. Economist.com: Cuba
This backgrounder provides an overview of Cuban business and economy, with links to articles about specific events and topics. Discusses U.S.-Cuba relations, Fidel Castro, the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, Cuban economic relations with other countries, tourism, and more. From the website of The Economist magazine. Wieslander Vegetation Type Maps &Photographs
A collection of over 3,000 digitized photographs of natural vegetation in California, taken during the 1920s and 1930s as part of a U.S. National Forest Service survey. Many of the photographs feature links to corresponding historical topographical maps from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Searchable, and browsable by place name (quad), species, and interactive map. From the Marian Koshland Bioscience and Natural Resources Library, University of California, Berkeley. Too Much Sugar Turns Off Gene That Controls Effects Of Sex Steroids
Eating too much fructose and glucose can turn off the gene that regulates the levels of active testosterone and estrogen in the body, shows a new study in mice and human cell cultures that's published this month in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. This discovery reinforces public health advice to eat complex carbohydrates and avoid sugar. Operation Babylift
"This is the story of Operation Babylift, an amazing and far-reaching event in adoption history. In 1975 over 3,000 infants and children were airlifted from Vietnam and adopted by families around the world."The site features an overview, photographs, articles, and original stories from those who assisted in Operation Babylift and from adoptees. Also includes links to related sites. From the president of national support group Families with Children from Vietnam.
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