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Bush Budget Funds NASA, Cuts EPA
The president's proposed $2.9 trillion spending plan includes a nice boost for the space program, but cuts environmental protection. Maybe we can move to Mars. Luke O'Brien reports from Washington. Spices halt growth of breast stem cells, study finds
A new study finds that compounds derived from the spices turmeric and pepper could help prevent breast cancer by limiting the growth of stem cells, the small number of cells that fuel a tumor's growth. Diet And Regular Soft Drinks Linked To Increase In Risk Factors For He
Drinking more than one soft drink daily -- whether it's regular or diet -- may be associated with an increase in the risk factors for heart disease, Framingham researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. "We were struck by the fact that it didn't matter whether it was a diet or regular soda that participants consumed, the association with increased risk was present,"said the senior author. National Weather Service: Climate Prediction Center: Climate Assessmen
A collection of material providing a "technical review of global climate variations and their global impacts on seasonal and annual time scales."Includes topics such as north Atlantic hurricane seasons (NOAA forecasted "a 95%to 100%chance of an above-normal 2005 Atlantic hurricane season,"in August 2005), West and Midwest flooding, and heat and dryness in Europe. Also includes seasonal monitoring information. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). PaintBall.com
This site promotes the game of paintball in the United States. It features news, reviews of paintball supplies, tips for playing the game, safety information, and a list of paintball fields. Also includes photos, discussion forums, and related information. Searchable. Star Burst Caught in Real Time
A NASA satellite catches the action as a massive star smashes to smithereens. It open up a whole new universe to astronomers. By Kristen Philipkoski. Gallery: Chaos in Berlin
Hackers and sympathizers converge at the 23rd annual Chaos Communication Congress -- 4,200 of them -- flying their mini surveillance copters and wearing LED clothes. Living to 100 and Beyond: Search for Predictors of Exceptional Human L
This 2005 research paper "explores possible predictors of exceptional human longevity such as familial factors, early-life living conditions, month-of-birth, and birth order."Includes data tables and a bibliography. From the Center on Aging at the University of Chicago; sponsored by the Committee on Life Insurance Research of the Society of Actuaries. Purdue Biologists Clarify How A Cellular 'Spacecraft' Opens Its Airloc
Scientists have a tough time visualizing the tiny hatchways that allow nutrients to pass into our cells, but biologists may have found the next best thing: a glimpse into the workings of the "motor"that opens and closes them. A research team has clarified the connection between these minuscule and the steps by which they use a cell's energy to permit or deny materials entry into the cell. The Omnificent English Dictionary In Limerick Form (OEDILF)
Limericks, or so we've been told/Are sometimes quite hard to behold./The text may be naughty,/Or downright plain bawdy;/On this site, all types will unfold. "As an international writing project, our limericks frequently use local spellings, grammar, punctuation and, most likely, rhymes that may not be familiar to all readers."Project is in early stages; expect gaps. From limerick writers in over a dozen countries where English is spoken.
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