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Fans Orbit in Star Wars Galaxy
A long time ago in a multiplex not so far away, a pop-culture phenomenon was born. Today, spaced-out Star Wars enthusiasts still feel the Force, amassing vast toy collections and even changing their names to Darth Vader. By Jacob Ogles. Space Mission Xeus Probes Origins Of The Universe
XEUS, which stands for X-ray Evolving Universe Spectroscopy, aims to study the fundamental laws of the Universe. With unprecedented sensitivity to the hot, million-degree universe, XEUS will explore key areas of contemporary astrophysics: growth of supermassive black holes, cosmic feedback and galaxy evolution, evolution of large-scale structures, extreme gravity and matter under extreme conditions, the dynamical evolution of cosmic plasmas and cosmic chemistry. Preventing The Brown Potato Chip In The Bag
You can say goodbye to the unpopular brown potato chip, thanks to a scientist who has found an enzyme that ensures potatoes stay golden when cooked. Food scientists have discovered an enzyme in a particular potato variety that prevents chips made from cold-stored Ontario potatoes from browning. Discovery At UCSB May Lead To New Drugs To Treat Cancer, Control Ferti
A recent discovery in cellular biology at UC Santa Barbara may allow scientists to enhance organ regeneration by stem cells, prevent the progression of cancer, and control fertility. It was described in a paper published in the May issue of the journal Developmental Cell, the most widely cited journal in developmental biology. Blindness From Smoking Terrifies Teens, But Few Realize The Two Are Li
Teenagers fear blindness more than lung cancer or stroke, but nine out of 10 don't know that smoking can rob them of their sight in later life, reveals research published ahead of print in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The findings are based on the responses of 260 clubbers aged between 16 and 18, collected at four UK venues in Bournemouth, Winchester, Manchester and Southampton. Hacking the Human Life Span
Resveratrol, a compound found in grape skin and red wine, is the latest tool in the kit for many highly educated professionals who believe they can increase longevity by changing their body chemistry. By Brandon Keim. Paper Cuts: A Blog About Books
This blog is "about books and other forms of printed matter, written by Dwight Garner, senior editor of The [New York Times] Book Review. Look here for book news and opinion, interviews with writers, regular raids on the Book Review's archives, and other special features."Includes posts on topics such as the 50th anniversary of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road"in 2007 and playlists of songs from writers. From The New York Times. Mayo Clinic Recommends Broadening Treatment To Battle Recurrence Of En
Mayo Clinic researchers studying endometrial cancer have found that patients at risk for relapse based on identified risk factors had a 46 percent probability of experiencing recurrence within five years despite treatment with state-of-the-art therapy. Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Increased After Clindamycin Use For Comm
In the first study to directly compare the emergence of antibiotic resistance following topical treatment between two antibiotics routinely prescribed for a common vaginal infection, researchers from the Magee-Womens Research Institute have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria more likely to develop with the drug clindamycin than metronidazole. NASA Assesses Hurricane Katrina Damage
NASA is marshaling agency resources to assist Gulf Coast-area facilities that suffered damage from Hurricane Katrina. The agency is preparing to provide help for NASA employees and contractors whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
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