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Distracting Visuals Clutter TV Screen; Viewers Less Likely To Retain C
In the past few years, television stations have begun to reformat their screen presentations to include scrolling screens, sports scores, stock prices and current weather news. These visual elements are all designed to give viewers what they want when they want it. However, Kansas State University professors Lori Bergen and Tom Grimes say that it's not working. Machinima Marches Toward Amusing
A film festival hits New York City this weekend, but do you really want to go? Machinima -- making movies from games -- has been long on hype and short on watchability, but that's starting to change. By Jason Silverman. Study Finds Surprising Links Between Depression, Suicide, And Epilepsy
Researchers have found provocative evidence that the brain dysfunction that underlies epilepsy may also determine whether people are at risk for suicide. The study also suggests that depression and suicide may have different brain mechanisms.
New Microfluidic Devices Found To Be Effective Method Of In-vitro Fert
Technology that more closely mirrors the natural fertilization process is showing promise as a new method of in-vitro fertilization, researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have found. The researchers found that microfluidics -- an emerging area of physics and biotechnology that deals with the microscopic flow of fluids -- can be used successfully for IVF in mice. Psychologists Explore Public Policy And Effects Of Media Violence On C
Psychologists have authored a new study that reviews the literature on children's exposure to media violence and assesses the lack of effective public policy response to curb the risks. They also recommend more effective public policy strategies in the future. Gear Gallery: Crisp HD Radios, Cool Air Mice and More
In this week's gear gallery, our editors check out two HD radios, a PDA phone that can take on almost any mobile app and arguably the coolest air mouse in the universe. No Strong Link Between Tomatoes And Reduced Cancer Risk, FDA Finds
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review has found only limited evidence for an association between eating tomatoes and a decreased risk of certain cancers, according to an article published online July 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. BRAC: Base Realignment and Closure 2005
Information about the Defense Department's May 2005 recommendations for military base closures and realignments. The site features a FAQ, a glossary, detailed recommendations, medical recommendations, and information on prior BRAC rounds back to 1988 (browsable by year and state). Also includes links to sites on related topics, such as transition information for civilian employees. From the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Space Station Assembly: Elements: Zarya Control Module, Baikonur Cosmo
Background information about the Russian "launch complex where Sputnik 1, Earth's first artificial satellite, was launched. The rocket that lifted Yuri Gagarin, the first human in orbit, was also launched from Baikonur."Includes a photo and map of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in June 2005. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). [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...
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