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Toxic Byproducts of Carbon Nanotube Manufacturing: Are There Green Alt
A new analysis of byproducts discharged to the environment during production of carbon nanotubes -- expected to become the basis of multibillion dollar industries in the 21st century -- has identified cancer-causing compounds, air pollutants and other substances of concern. The data could help the nanotechnology industry avoid unanticipated health and environmental problems that have plagued other technologies, the researchers say. Combating Holocaust Denial: Holocaust Deniers and Public Misinformatio
This essay discusses Holocaust denial--the belief that the Holocaust never happened--with a focus on refuting the reasons for these beliefs. Includes links to related essays on Holocaust denial, annotated website links, and a press release about the December 2006 Holocaust conference in Iran, stating that it "will serve as nothing more than an international platform for Holocaust denial."From the Holocaust Encyclopedia, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Pigments In Corn, Squash And Other Vegetables May Help Protect Against
Women younger than age 75 years who eat diets rich in the yellow plant pigments lutein and zeaxanthin may have a reduced risk of developing the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Anti-counterfeit drugs with help of RFID
A detailed product proof and improved security against counterfeiting pharmaceutical products become more and more important, especially nowadays when customers can order their drugs online. The legislative pressure increases primarily for reasons of patient safety, incorrect medications, and drug counterfeiting. These issues can be prohibited by absolute traceability of the drug’s packaging. Modern identification procedures such as RFID (radio frequency identification) are able to provide transparency in the pharmaceutical logistics. However, the metal packaging, like blister or tubes, that is often used complicate the identification. Scientists of the Institute of Mechanical Handling and Logistics (IFT) at the University of Stuttgart explore opportunities for a practicable and entirely detectable identification within the research project “RadioPharm”. Harmful Chemicals May Reprogram Gene Response To Estrogen
New research shows that exposure to harmful chemicals and drugs during critical developmental periods early in life may actually "reprogram"the way certain genes respond to the female hormone estrogen. This genetic reprogramming may determine whether people with a genetic predisposition for a disease actually develop the disease. SDSC Systems Enable 14 Billion-Year Sky Survey With Highest Resolutio
The San Diego Supercomputer Center has announced that the most highly defined spatial and temporal simulation of the universe was recently run at the center. Conducted by a research team of astrophysicists headed by Mike Norman of UCSD, the simulation was created using Enzo, a parallel, 3D cosmology hydrodynamics code. Air Quality Improvements Over The Last Decade May Be A Factor In Fewer
Strides in improving the nation's air quality over the past 10 years may be a factor in fewer cases of ear infections in children, according to new research. Piercings Are A Girl's Best Friend? Body Art Study Shows Gender Prefer
University of Florida researchers co-authored a study published recently in the journal Personality and Individual Differences that examined gender differences and personality traits among college students who had at least one tattoo or non-traditional piercing, defined as located anywhere other than the earlobe. National Action Plan For 21st Century Science, Technology, Engineering
The National Science Board yesterday unanimously adopted a motion to release for public comment a draft action plan to address critical 21st century needs in the nation's STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education system.
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