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Supercomputing On Demand: New Resource for Rapid Response
Somewhere in Southern California a large earthquake strikes without warning, and the news media and the public clamor for information about the temblor -- Where was the epicenter? How large was the quake? What areas did it impact? A neew supercomputing system can make a difference. Beautiful Birds: Masterpieces From the Hill Ornithology Collection, Co
This site "traces the development of ornithological illustration in the 18th and 19th centuries and highlights the changing techniques —from metal and wood engraving to chromolithography —during that period."Includes an exhibition, timeline of artists and authors, a guide to the ornithological collections at Cornell University libraries, and a bibliography. Searchable. From Gene Discovery To Preventing Eye Disease
Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University provide evidence for retinal injury caused by moderate light exposure in dogs with a mutation in the rhodopsin gene. Since the blindness in these dogs mimics that observed in human RP caused by mutations in the rhodopsin gene, the investigators strongly recommend limiting excess light exposure in these patients. Egypt's Golden Empire
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series about Egypt's New Kingdom (1550-1212 B.C.). It features a timeline and information about pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Akhenaten, Tutankhamen, and Nefertiti. Also includes interactive features about ancient Egyptian life and hieroglyphic writing, and resources for teachers. Identifying Patients At High Risk For Total Hip Replacement
A new study examined patients with hip pain to determine their disease progression and to find out how many underwent total hip replacement over the course of several years. Marine Lobsters of the World: An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue o
This 1991 publication introduces species of marine lobsters of interest to fisheries. Includes a glossary, illustrated descriptions of the lobster species, a list of species by major marine fishing areas, a bibliography, and an index of scientific and vernacular names. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Chemists Perfect Fast Way To Synthesize Libraries Of Gold Nanoparticle
A diverse library of functionalized undecagold clusters synthesized at the University of Oregon Materials Science Institute is featured on the Sept. 5 cover of Inorganic Chemistry. The study by Jim Hutchison and Gerd Woehrle describes 22 functionalized clusters, the mechanism of the ligand exchange and the optical properties of these clusters.
Controlling The No. 1 Cause Of Death: How Lifestyle Affects Heart Dise
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. Although some risk factors, such as age and heredity, cannot be controlled, many factors, including smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity and inactivity can be modified, thus, lowering the risk. This lifestyle concern is thoroughly explored in the headline article of the debut issue of the new American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM) published by SAGE. Cassini's Radar Spots Giant Crater On Titan
A giant impact crater the size of Iowa was spotted on Saturn's moon Titan by NASA's Cassini radar instrument during Tuesday's Titan flyby.
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