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Chemistry Of Volcanic Fallout Reveals Secrets Of Past Eruptions
A team of American and French scientists has developed a method to determine the influence of past volcanic eruptions on climate and the chemistry of the upper atmosphere, and significantly reduce uncertainty in models of future climate change. Cyberspace, the Wild New Yonder
The U.S. Air Force will establish a separate command to safeguard cyberspace, a sphere considered vulnerable to attack yet vital to the nation's communications, defense and financial networks. Brain Changes In Alzheimer's Disease Are More Likely To Present As Dem
Researchers from the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center found that plaques and tangles in the brain, the changes seen in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD), are more likely to be expressed as dementia in women than in men. Passive Smoking In Childhood May Increase Risk Of Lung Cancer In Later
Children who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (passive smoking) are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer as adults, says a paper in this week's BMJ. Those children exposed to passive smoking on a daily basis and for many hours are the most vulnerable -- facing over treble (3.63) the risk of those who grew up in smoke-free environments. Coming To The Arctic Near You: The Longer, Hotter Summer
In a paper that shows dramatic summer warming in arctic Alaska, scientists synthesized a decade of field data from Alaska showing summer warming is occurring primarily on land, where a longer snow-free season has contributed more strongly to atmospheric heating than have changes in vegetation. Volunteers wanted for simulated 520-day Mars mission
Starting in 2010, an international crew of six will simulate a 520-day round-trip to Mars, including a 30-day stay on the martian surface. In reality, they will live and work in a sealed facility in Moscow, Russia, to investigate the psychological and medical aspects of a long-duration space mission. ESA is looking for European volunteers to take part. Avoiding Fuel Economy Isn't New
While the Bushies haven't prompted car makers to fix fuel economy or emissions, the inconvenient truth is that the Clinton-Gore team failed to live up to its promises, too. In Autopia. Rants: Private Parts
Readers remark on cybercrime and the power of pornography. Plus: Links to our most popular blog posts. The Problem With Self-help Books: The Negative Side To Positive Self-s
In times of doubt and uncertainty, many Americans turn to self-help books in search of encouragement, guidance and self-affirmation. The positive self-statements suggested in these books, such as "I am a lovable person" or "I will succeed," are designed to lift a person's low self-esteem and push them into positive action. According to a recent study in Psychological Science, however, these statements can actually have the opposite effect. Lifestyle And Diet May Stop Or Reverse Prostate Cancer Progression
Men with early stage prostate cancer who make intensive changes in diet and lifestyle may stop or perhaps even reverse the progression of their illness, according to a new study. The research is the first randomized, controlled trial showing that lifestyle changes may affect the progression of any type of cancer. Study findings are published in the September issue of the Journal of Urology.
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