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New Theory Of How Planets Form Finds Havens Of Stability Amid Turbulen
A new theory of how planets form finds havens of stability amid violent turbulence in the swirling gas that surrounds a young star. These protected areas are where planets can begin to form without being destroyed. The theory will be published in the February issue of the journal Icarus. Genome Wide Search For Genes Underlying Anxiety Disorders Turns Up Une
Increasing the activity of two enzymes better known for their role in oxidative stress metabolism turns normally relaxed mice into "Nervous Nellies,"according to research conducted at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and reported in the early online edition of Nature. Certain Female Fish Have Special Mating Preference
A biologist at Washington University in St. Louis has shown that for some fish species, females prefer males with larger sexual organs, and actually choose them for mating. That does not exclude males with an average-sized sex organ, called a gonopodium. These fish out-compete the larger-endowed males in a predator-laden environment because they have a faster burst speed than the males with larger genitalia -- their endowment slows them down, making them easy prey. Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches
This annual report of water quality at U.S. beaches includes information about beach-water pollution, health risks, and state standards and closing/advisory standards. Includes detailed data for individual states and composite data and graphs. Also includes related information on topics such as 10 simple things individuals can do to help improve beach-water quality and protect their health. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Science Geek Gifts for All
Banish underwear from your gift-giving list this year! Your smarty-pants friends and relatives aren't as hard to buy for as you might think. The web is full of brain-gratifying gift ideas. By Kristen Philipkoski. Macworld: Last Year's iPhone Announcement Is a Tough Act to Follow
Apple's stock has doubled since the introduction of the iPhone and the Apple TV set-top box at last year's Macworld. How can Steve Jobs top that at Macworld 2008? Research Shows Where Brain Interprets 'Pitch'
ohns Hopkins researchers have discovered a discrete region of the monkey brain that processes pitch, the relative high and low points of sound, by recognizing a single musical note played by different instruments. Sequencing Of The Oyster Mushroom Genome
Professor of Microbiology at the Public University of Navarre, Antonio Gerardo Pisabarro de Lucas, is leading an international project to sequence the genome of the oyster mushroom. The oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, will be the first edible mushroom in the world to be genetically sequenced. Beating The Stink: Environmental Engineer Works To Eliminate Odor In B
The county of Los Angeles may not like this distinction, but environmental engineer John Novak says the sludge from this area of California has the worst odor of any he has ever tested. A walk inside his laboratory, sealed-off from other testing facilities on the Virginia Tech campus, produces instant agreement. Cell Mutations That Lead To Apoptosis May Contribute To Aging In Mamma
A University of Florida study has found that mutations in the mitochondria caused by obesity and lack of exercise -- not oxidative stress from free radicals -- may be a key factor in the aging process.
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