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We're Here, We're Warming, Can We Get Used To It?
Global warming conversations have shifted from whether climate is changing to how we will deal with the inevitable consequences. And the price you pay will depend on where you live and how well you prepare, suggests one of the most detailed studies to date on global warming and its likely effect on human activity. Columbus Closes Hatch For Last Time
Preparations of the European Columbus laboratory took an important step earlier with the final closure of the module's hatch ahead of the December launch to the International Space Station. They are now 99% ready for flight. Long-term High Consumption Of Red And Processed Meat Linked With Incre
High consumption of red and processed meat over a long period of time is associated with an increased risk for a certain type of colon cancer, according to a study in the January 12 issue of JAMA. Getaway: Not the Perfect Crime
Sony's crime-and-punishment game boasts a cinematic story, a realistic map of London -- and some glaring gameplay flaws. Chris Kohler reviews The Getaway: Black Monday. AMPA Receptors On Cell Membrane Make Us Smarter
AMPA receptors are an important regulating factor in the connection between our nerve cells. However, researchers have demonstrated that it is not the amount of AMPA receptors inside the cell that are vitally important but the receptors located on the cell membrane. Changes in the strength of the connections between two nerve cells form the basis of our ability to learn. Procedure May Save Patients From Developing Diabetes
Transplanting a patient's own islet cells is a simple procedure that can save pancreatitis sufferers from developing diabetes, but many are unaware the therapy exists. The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago is the only hospital in the state and one of only a few in the country to offer patients autologus islet cell transplantation. Scientists Discover Pluto Kin Is A Member Of Saturn Family
Saturn's battered little moon Phoebe is an interloper to the Saturn system from the deep outer solar system, scientists have concluded. Phoebe was left behind from the solar nebula, the cloud of interstellar gas and dust from which the planets formed. Survey of Mexican Migrants, Part Two: Attitudes About Voting in Mexica
This survey, released in March 2005, reports that of the "nearly 5,000 Mexican migrants who were interviewed while applying for identity cards at Mexican consulates in the United States ... an overwhelming majority would vote in Mexican elections scheduled for next year if they had the opportunity."Includes a summary and the complete report. From the Pew Hispanic Center. Overall Antibiotic Prescription Rates For Respiratory Tract Infections
From 1995 to 2006 the rate of antibiotic prescriptions for acute respiratory tract infections decreased significantly, attributable in part to a decline in ambulatory visits for ear infections in young children, according to a new study. But prescription rates for broad spectrum antibiotics, namely azithromycin and quinolones, increased substantially during the study period. What Is the Difference Between a Sweet Potato and a Yam?
The reference sheet features a handy chart showing the differences between sweet potatoes and yams, and presents preparation instructions for baking, boiling, steaming, microwaving, and frying sweet potatoes. Also includes recipes for candied sweet potatoes, sweet potato butter, and sweet potato pecan pie. From PLANTanswers, a service of the Texas Cooperative Extension.
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