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Parents Show Bias In Sibling Rivalry, Says Study
Most parents would hotly deny favoring one child over another but new research suggests they may have little choice in the matter. Biologists studying a unique species of beetle that raises and cares for its young have found that parents instinctively favor the oldest offspring. Scientist Pinpoints When Weeds Are Most Meddlesome
"Field intelligence"gathered by an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist could give sweet corn growers a new edge in their war on weeds. History Explorer: A Timeline of Stories From Our Exhibits, Collections
This interactive timeline from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History allows users to browse events by historical era or trace historical developments by themes such as "Art and Culture,""Politics and Reform,""Home, Family, and Community,"and "Science, Medicine, and Technology."Images of objects from the museum's online collections and links to online exhibits entice the user to learn more about the shaping of America. Enormous Submarine Landslide 60,000 Years Ago Produced The Longest Flo
An enormous submarine landslide that disintegrated 60,000 years ago produced the longest flow of sand and mud yet documented on Earth. The massive submarine flow traveled 1,500 kilometers -- the distance from London to Rome -- before depositing its load. How Shall a Generation Know Its Story: The Edgar Bowers Conference and
Exhibit about the life and works of William Edgar Bowers Jr., "one of the finest American poets of the 20th century."He was born in Georgia and taught at the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 1958-1991. Features a brief biography accompanied by photographs, poems, correspondence, and related material. Includes a list of books and awards. From the Charles E. Young Library Department of Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles. FDA Buys Technology That Identifies Drug Toxicity To Heart
The University of Rochester Medical Center has a new tool to assess whether a medication might be harmful to the heart. The technology addresses a major health issue -- drug toxicity -- illustrated most recently by Merck's voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx from the market after concerns that it may cause heart attacks and strokes. Shoot Up And Cool Down: Fighting Global Warming By Injecting Sulfur In
Injecting sulfur into the atmosphere to slow down global warming is worthy of serious consideration, according to Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Germany and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California at San Diego. His thought-provoking paper is published in the August issue of the Springer journal, Climatic Change, devoted this month to the controversial field of geoengineering. Fetish: Audio Masterwork, Porsche-Tuned Drill
The Zeppelin iPod-speaker system is majestic to behold and does justice to any Jimmy Page riff. Plus, the Porsche Design P'7911 drill is as rad-looking as it is easy to maneuver. Moderate Alcohol Consumption Enhances The Formation Of New Nerve Cells
Moderate alcohol consumption over a relatively long period of time can enhance the formation of new nerve cells in the adult brain. The new cells could prove important in the development of alcohol dependency and other long-term effects of alcohol on the brain. The findings are published by Karolinska Institutet. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community...
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