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Pre-natal Alcohol Exposure Shapes Sensory Preference, Upping Odds Of L
Young people whose mothers drank when pregnant may be more likely to abuse alcohol because, in the womb, their developing senses came to prefer its taste and smell. Researchers have found that because the developing nervous system adapts to whatever mothers eat and drink, young rats exposed to alcohol (ethanol) in the womb drank significantly more alcohol than nonexposed rats. The Mitchell Report
"On March 30, 2006, baseball commissioner Bud Selig asked former Sen. George Mitchell to investigate steroid use in baseball. Now, [on December 13, 2007] the report is out."Includes full text of the over 400-page report, a list of Major League Baseball players discussed in the report, video clips, and related news and analysis. From ESPN. Autonomous Lenses May Bring Microworld Into Focus
When Hongrui Jiang looked into a fly's eye, he saw a way to make a tiny lens so "smart"that it can adapt its focal length from minus infinity to plus infinity -- without external control. Incorporating hydrogels that respond to physical, chemical or biological stimuli and actuate lens function, these liquid microlenses could advance lab-on-a-chip technologies, optical imaging, medical diagnostics and bio-optical microfluidic systems. National Coupon Month
These materials related to National Coupon Month (September) proved information about how "you can learn about all the new coupon trends, where to find coupons and some great, easy clipping tips."Also includes a history of coupons (back to the 1890s), lesson plans, and a worksheet for calculating potential savings. From the Promotion Marketing Association (PMA). Innovative Generator Could Spark Energy Savings
An innovative residential generator that can produce both heat and electricity could spark a revolution in energy efficiency, said Eric Guyer (S.M. 1974, Sc.D. 1977), the CEO of Climate Energy, during an MIT Energy Club talk recently. Guyer described Climate Energy's micro-combined heat and power unit (micro-CHP) to the standing-room-only crowd gathered in the Tang Center as "hopefully, the next big thing in energy." NY Food Museum
This online museum presents exhibits about the foods and the culinary history of New York City. Features exhibits about how New Yorkers ate 100 years ago (including information about production, manufacturing, and dining), ethnic restaurants in New York, and information about the pickle (including a timeline and recipes). Also includes links to related sites. Note: may not display properly in Mozilla. Cognitive Scores Vary As Much Within Test Takers As Between Age Groups
How precise are tests used to diagnose learning disability, progressive brain disease or impairment from head injury? Timothy Salthouse, Ph.D., a noted cognitive psychologist at the University of Virginia, has demonstrated that giving a test only once isn't enough to get a clear picture of someone's mental functioning. It appears that repeating tests over a short period may give a more accurate range of scores, improving diagnostic workups. Can Supplements Help People with Diabetes Avoid Retinopathy?
In theory, Vitamins C and E and magnesium could help prevent or limit diabetic retinopathy (DR), a potentially blinding disease, since each nutrient causes the body to respond in ways that alter retinopathy mechanisms. New Research Sheds Light On Stroke Development
A new study examines the usefulness of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), a process of scanning and mapping the brain, in establishing the relationship between abnormalities in the cardiovascular system and stroke. This research is helping to determine how a stroke develops. The study is published in current issue of Journal of Neuroimaging. Remembering One Man's Dream
Wired News pauses to honor the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Social justice is an everyday challenge -- today we are inspired by a man who revoked violence as a solution to conflict.
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