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Blackbeard the Pirate ... and the Presumed Wreck of Queen Anne's Reven
Illustrated presentation about Blackbeard, "the most notorious pirate in the history of seafaring,"and his flagship the Queen Anne's Revenge. Features an overview of the "Golden Age of Piracy"(1689-1718) and details about archaeological activities related to the shipwreck presumed to be the remains of the Queen Anne's Revenge (off the Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina). From the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Studies Find No Evidence That Estrogens In Soy Increase Uterine Cancer
Studies in monkeys and women suggest that unlike traditional estrogen therapy, a diet high in the natural plant estrogens found in soy does not increase the risk of uterine cancer in postmenopausal women, according to Mark Cline, D.V.M., Ph.D., an associate professor of comparative medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Burmese Buddhism and the Spirit Cult Revisited: An Interdisciplinary C
Details about this 2004 academic conference on religious practices in Burma in relation to those of its neighboring Theravada country, Thailand. "[O]ur knowledge of Burmese religion and society is still limited, due to the fact that Burma (Myanmar) has been inaccessible to foreign scholars since the military takeover in 1962."Includes a conference overview, text of most of the conference papers, and a few conference photos. Organized by the Stanford University Center for Buddhist Studies. Another Step Toward A Liquid Telescope On The Moon
Scientists have taken another step toward building a liquid telescope on the moon. Researchers have found a combination of materials that allows the creation of a highly reflective liquid mirror capable of functioning even under harsh lunar conditions. Cannabis Could Increase Risks Of Psychotic Illness By 40 Percent
Cannabis could increase risk of psychotic illness later in life by 40 per cent. There is now enough evidence to warn young people that using cannabis could increase their risk of developing a psychotic illness later in life. Cannabis, or marijuana, is the most commonly used illegal substance in most countries, including the UK and USA. Microbial Fuel Cell: High Yield Hydrogen Source And Wastewater Cleaner
Using a new electrically-assisted microbial fuel cell (MFC) that does not require oxygen, Penn State environmental engineers and a scientist at Ion Power Inc. have developed the first process that enables bacteria to coax four times as much hydrogen directly out of biomass than can be generated typically by fermentation alone. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Gates Foundation: Not Experts
Under fire from the Lost Angeles Times for investing in companies with poor environmental, health and safety records, Bill and Melinda say investment decisions are outside their area of expertise, and they prefer to focus on funding worthy projects. In Bodyhack. Secrets Of Red Tide Revealed
In work that could one day help prevent millions of dollars in economic losses for seaside communities, chemists have demonstrated how tiny marine organisms likely produce the red tide toxin that periodically shuts down US beaches and shellfish beds. This work could help prevent red tide outbreaks. Metabolic Study In Mice Could Lead To 'Good Cholesterol'Boosters
Researchers have identified a new player in the control of so-called "good"cholesterol that circulates in the bloodstream and reduces heart attack risk, according to a new article.
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