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Scripps Research Scientists Solve Structure Of A Critical Innate Immun
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have solved the structure of a crucial human immune system molecule called TLR3, an acronym for Toll-like receptor three. In an upcoming issue of the journal Science, the protein is described as a large horseshoe-shaped coil composed of 23 leucine-rich repeats (LRRs). Geologists Use Particles From Galaxy's Far Reaches To Understand Proce
Scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation and the European Commission of the European Union have announced a new initiative--called CRONUS, for cosmic-ray produced nuclide systematics--to measure cosmic rays from far-distant supernovas to time the history of the Earth's surface. Billions of cosmic rays impact Earth every year. The infinitesimal particles blast apart the atoms of Earth's atmosphere and rocks, changing them into new elements. Now, NSF has awarded $5.8 million over five years for geologists to measure the accumulated results of these atomic transmutations in rocks at Earth's surface. Simple Reason Helps Males Evolve More Quickly
Evolutionary biologists have focused on sex differences since Darwin's "Origin of Species."A straightforward but seemingly underappreciated explanation for the ability of males to answer the call of sexual selection may be that their genetic machinery is simpler. Very Large Diamonds Produced Very Fast
Researchers at the Carnegie Institution's Geophysical Laboratory have learned to produce 10-carat, half-inch thick single-crystal diamonds at rapid growth rates (100 micrometers per hour) using a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. This size is approximately five times that of commercially available diamonds produced by the standard high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) method and other CVD techniques. In addition, the team has made colorless single-crystal diamonds, transparent from the ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths with their CVD process. Anglo Boer War Museum
Website for this museum in South Africa devoted to the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902. "Although the protagonists were Britain and the two Boer Republics, the population of South Africa as a whole became embroiled in the war either directly or indirectly."Features a timeline of events, photos, biographies, and related material. The Independents: The Ashcan School &Their Circle From Florida Collect
Essay about this group of early 20th century painters, who worked in "a style of realism that was later, imprecisely, designated 'The Ashcan School.'"Includes information about their genesis as "The Eight,"their involvement in the Armory Show of 1913, and links to information about individual artists, such as Robert Henri, George Bellows, and Maurice Prendergast. By a curator of American art at the Flint Institute of Arts, Flint, Michigan. Childhood Obesity Due To A Host Of Unhealthy Pressures, Study Shows
Unhealthy options and pressures influence nearly every part of children's daily lives, according to several new studies. Most middle and high schools across the United States contract with soft drink bottling companies, giving students easy access to sugary beverages. Current school policies, neighborhood characteristics and advertising collectively impact the childhood obesity epidemic?and together create an overwhelmingly unhealthy environment for young people. RatatouilleStar Patton Oswalt on Geeks vs. Nerds
This summer, Oswalt plays to both the mainstream audience and his geek niche with the release of Brad Bird's latest Pixar opus, Ratatouille (he voices the lead rodent, Remy), and his own second comedy album, Werewolves and Lollipops. Wired's Gadget Lab Tests All
Highlights from Gadget Lab's reviews of the latest tech on offer include the Mu SL Folding Bike. Food Scientist Develops Process For Allergen-free Peanuts, According T
An agricultural researcher has developed a simple process to make allergen-free peanuts. The new process -- believed to be a first for food science -- could provide relief to millions of peanut allergy sufferers, and be an enormous boon to the entire peanut industry.
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