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Planets Forming In Pleiades Star Cluster, Astronomers Report
Rocky terrestrial planets, perhaps like Earth, Mars or Venus, appear to be forming or to have recently formed around a star in the Pleiades ("seven sisters") star cluster, the result of "monster collisions"of planets or planetary embryos. Astronomers using the Gemini Observatory in Hawaii and the Spitzer Space Telescope report their findings in an upcoming issue of the Astrophysical Journal, the premier journal in astronomy. Common Pain Cream Could Protect Heart During Attack, Study Shows
New research shows that a common, over-the-counter pain salve rubbed on the skin during a heart attack could serve as a cardiac-protectant, preventing or reducing damage to the heart while interventions are administered. Bidding Frenzy Diagnosed
Eager buyers who get swept up in the excitement of an auction and end up regretting it can take some comfort in knowing why: bidding frenzy, a condition uncovered by University of Alberta researchers. Terabyte Thumb Drives Made Possible by Nanotech Memory
Copper nanowires power low-cost electronic memory that uses one one-thousandth the energy of the ubiquitous flash memory found in most iPhones and other mobile devices. Researchers hope the new memory technology will become the new storage medium of choice. Who Rules the Forest?
This 2005 feature profiles the Mbuti Pygmies of the Ituri forest of Congo. It includes photos, field notes from the story's author and photographer, map, related links and a brief bibliography, video clip, and multimedia feature providing background on the Mbuti. From National Geographic. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Effectiveness of asthma relief inhalers: Discovery opens new avenues f
A new study is probing why asthma relief inhalers might actually make asthma worse -- and what can be done about it. Many Americans Believe Unsubstantiated Claims About Cancer, Survey Fin
A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds a surprising number of Americans believe scientifically unsubstantiated claims concerning cancer, and that population segments suffering the greatest burden of cancer are the most likely to be misinformed. [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. Their Circular Life: An Exploration About Human Behavior
This interactive site allows users to experience the lives of people in ordinary places around Italy. View images and sounds that take place during the day at five urban places by moving a small triangle icon around a circle. Locations include a train station in Modena and the Campo San Barnaba in Venice. Users are invited to ponder their lives in view of what they have seen and send feedback on their feelings. From Italian artists.
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