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A Gift Guide for Game Geeks
Buying a game for a hard-core gamer with an extensive collection is a daunting task. You might be better off opting for one of the myriad accessories, soundtracks or tacky souvenirs designed for gaming fanatics. By Lore Sjöberg. Land Clearing Triggers Hotter Droughts, Australian Research Shows
The clearing of native vegetation has made recent Australian droughts hotter. Scientists applied the CSIRO Mark 3 climate model, satellite data and a supercomputer, and showed that 150 years of land clearing added significantly to the warming and drying of eastern Australia. Teaching Gutenberg
This site explores two topics related to the Gutenberg Bible at the University of Texas. The "Invention"section explores Johann Gutenberg's creation of the first book printed with movable type, and "Books Before and After Gutenberg"considers the development of written materials from clay tablets to facts about modern printing. Includes images, lesson plans, and a glossary. From the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Parkinson's-like Cell Death Blocked By Stopping Inflammatory Factor
Blocking one of the body's natural inflammatory factors gives substantial protection against cell death in the brain associated with Parkinson's disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in a study on rats. 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. Researchers Discover Gene Mutations Linked With A Type Of Chronic Pain
Researchers have discovered gene mutation associated with a type of chronic pain and weakness syndrome. It is the first genetic disease found to be caused by a mutation in a gene of the septin family. Septins form protein filaments to provide scaffolding inside celss, and also play a role in cell division. New Gene Identified For Condition That Causes Blood Clots In Brain
Researchers have identified a new gene linked to cerebral venous thrombosis, a condition that causes blood clots in the veins of the brain that can lead to stroke. The condition is more common in young and middle-aged women. Bacteria Propel Gains In Ammonia Removal
Using an innovative bacterial process, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are paving the way for new, cost-efficient and large-scale methods of removing ammonia from livestock wastewater. Another Step Towards Understanding The Causes Of Narcolepsy
Results of a preliminary study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest a step forward in our understanding of the processes behind narcolepsy; there appears to be an underlying autoimmune process for people with a certain genetic profile. Future diagnostic testing of people with this profile should lead to substantial improvements in disease treatment. Frontline: The Storm
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program "examines how and why government at every level -- local, state and federal -- was unprepared, uncoordinated and overwhelmed in dealing with the Hurricane Katrina disaster."The website features interviews, analysis, a timeline of the warnings leading up to the hurricane, excerpts from home videos, video of the program, readings and links, and a teacher's guide.
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