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What to Wear to School: The Great Debate Over Dress Codes and School U
This article discusses how "the most recent data indicates that 23%of American public elementary schools have a school uniform policy, but a new book makes the case that uniforms do not improve school safety or academic discipline."Discusses the pros and cons of school uniforms, and uniforms versus dress codes. Also includes links to related articles about clothing shopping for back to school, and to related sites. From Greatschools.net, a California nonprofit organization. New Simulator Is Next Step On The Road To Developing Quantum Computers
Scientists have proven theoretically a novel way to build a simulator that can recreate the way atoms and particles behave in a quantum system, says research published today. The proposed simulator is unique because it could let researchers control how individual particles move and interact with each other. This ability to control individual parts of a quantum system is key to the development of powerful quantum computers in the future. Looking For The Origins Of Music In The Brain
Music serves as a natural and non-invasive intervention for patients with severe neurological disorders to promote long-term memory, social interaction and communication. However, there is currently no plausible explanation of its neural basis for why and how music affects physical and psychosocial responses. Diabetes Most Prevalent In Southern United States, Study Finds
Diabetes prevalence is highest in the Southern and Appalachian states and lowest in the Midwest and the Northeast of America. Researchers have used two public data sources to investigate the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes mellitus at the State level. Bare Down There or Square
When Darpa created the internet, its engineers probably did not envision how the web would affect our most intimate grooming rituals. Commentary by Regina Lynn. Free Music Now! Lala.com's Plan to Give Songs Away Could Upend the Ind
Lala.com, which launched in 2006 as a CD-swap service, spins into a new business model offering free, unlimited on-demand music streams from major labels. The company hopes to recoup its $160-million investment in licensing deals through music sales -- downloads, physical CDs and vinyl -- with more revenue streams on the way. Natural Protection Provides Possible New Treatments For Stroke
Two substances that occur naturally in the brain act to protect the brain during a stroke. This is the conclusion of a dissertation published at the Sahlgrenska Academy, and the discovery may lead to new treatmentsfor stroke patients. Stroke is the result of an infarction, or bleeding, within the brain, and it may lead to impaired movement, impaired sensation, and difficulties in cognitive function and speech. Approximately 30,000 people are affected by stroke each year in Sweden, and it is the most common cause of long-term dependence on care. Katrina and the Waves
The floodwaters that inundated New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina were not as toxic to humans as previously thought. The findings published by researchers at Louisiana State University are good news for those who were exposed directly to the floodwaters, although say nothing of the physical devastation caused by the flood. Researchers Show Traditional Chinese Exercises Can Help Combat Diabete
A pilot study for Australia's first clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises in preventing the growing problem of diabetes has produced startling results Superbug Antibiotic Defence Uncovered
Scientists have found out one of the ways in which the Staphylococcus aureus (SA) bacterium, a multi-drug resistant 'superbug,'is able to fight off one of the latest drugs of last resort used to treat it.
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